Figure 2 Schematic illustration of sulfate particulates formation (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Figure 2 Schematic illustration of sulfate particulates formation

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Sulfur dioxide from anthropogenic activities follow various chemical paths to form hazardous sulfate particulates. The multiphase path (inside the shaded box) becomes more important under less acidic conditions, resulting in a weaker response of sulfate to SO2 emission reduction.

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University of Washington, Tokyo Tech, Hokkaido University

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