Themed collection International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

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Open Access Tutorial Review

Byproduct formation in heterogeneous catalytic ozonation processes

Heterogeneous catalytic ozonation (HCO) is a promising advanced oxidation process (AOP) that can effectively degrade recalcitrant organic pollutants; but formation of harmful byproducts should be carefully evaluated.

Graphical abstract: Byproduct formation in heterogeneous catalytic ozonation processes
Open Access Critical Review

Human skin oil: a major ozone reactant indoors

Much of the ozone that enters buildings reacts with human skin oils, both on occupants and on other surfaces. Products of these reactions influence human chemical exposures.

Graphical abstract: Human skin oil: a major ozone reactant indoors
Open Access Paper

The chemical assessment of surfaces and air (CASA) study: using chemical and physical perturbations in a test house to investigate indoor processes

The Chemical Assessment of Surfaces and Air (CASA) study investigated how chemicals transform in the indoor environment using perturbations (e.g., cooking, cleaning) and additions of indoor and outdoor pollutants in a test house.

Graphical abstract: The chemical assessment of surfaces and air (CASA) study: using chemical and physical perturbations in a test house to investigate indoor processes
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Ozone generation and chemistry from 222 nm germicidal ultraviolet light in a fragrant restroom

Devices using 222 nm germicidal ultraviolet light (GUV222) have been marketed to reduce virus transmission indoors. However, GUV222 generates ozone which can react with gases and surfaces to create undesirable air byproducts.

Graphical abstract: Ozone generation and chemistry from 222 nm germicidal ultraviolet light in a fragrant restroom
From the themed collection: Atmospheric chemistry
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Unrecognized volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds from brake wear

This study shows that volatile and semi-volatile organic gases are emitted during light and heavy braking. These emissions will remain as we transition to zero exhaust emission vehicles and must be included in air pollution and climate assessments.

Graphical abstract: Unrecognized volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds from brake wear
From the themed collection: Traffic non-exhaust substances
Open Access Paper

Quantifying drought-driven temperature impacts on ozone disinfection credit and bromate control

Climate change and drought can lead to unprecedented changes in surface water temperature requiring utilities to examine their ozone system's disinfection capability while minimizing bromate production.

Graphical abstract: Quantifying drought-driven temperature impacts on ozone disinfection credit and bromate control
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
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The role of liver enzymes in the association between ozone exposure and diabetes risk: a cross-sectional study of Zhuang adults in China

The role of liver enzymes in the association between ozone exposure and diabetes risk.

Graphical abstract: The role of liver enzymes in the association between ozone exposure and diabetes risk: a cross-sectional study of Zhuang adults in China
Open Access Paper

Performance of machine learning for ozone modeling in Southern California during the COVID-19 shutdown

We combine machine learning (ML) and geospatial interpolations to create two-dimensional high-resolution ozone concentration fields over the South Coast Air Basin for the entire year of 2020.

Graphical abstract: Performance of machine learning for ozone modeling in Southern California during the COVID-19 shutdown
Open Access Paper

Improving model representation of rapid ozone deposition over soil in the central Tibetan Plateau

Ozone deposition velocity with a daily mean of 0.49 cm s−1 was observed in the Tibetan Plateau and rationalized by local meteorological and soil conditions. Our research suggested widespread ozone deposition velocity over soil of 0.1–0.7 cm s−1.

Graphical abstract: Improving model representation of rapid ozone deposition over soil in the central Tibetan Plateau
Open Access Paper

Enhanced summertime PM2.5-suppression of O3 formation over the Eastern U.S. following the O3-sensitivity variations

The PM2.5 suppression effect on tropospheric ozone production increased following the shift of the O3-sentivity towards more NOx-limited regimes, highlighting the potential utility of this effect for informing air pollution controls.

Graphical abstract: Enhanced summertime PM2.5-suppression of O3 formation over the Eastern U.S. following the O3-sensitivity variations
Open Access Paper

The association of air quality and complex atmospheric oxidation chemistry in the dispersion and deposition of SARS-CoV-2-laden aerosols

This dispersion of infectious aerosols is moderated largely by air pollution. The possible role of O3 on the dispersion of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols is emphasized.

Graphical abstract: The association of air quality and complex atmospheric oxidation chemistry in the dispersion and deposition of SARS-CoV-2-laden aerosols
Open Access Paper

A measurement and modelling investigation of the indoor air chemistry following cooking activities

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted during cooking affect indoor air quality. Here, experiments and simulations were carried out to determine VOC emission rates and the factors driving the formation of harmful products via secondary chemistry.

Graphical abstract: A measurement and modelling investigation of the indoor air chemistry following cooking activities
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
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Mechanism of catalytic ozonation in different surface acid sites of oxide aqueous suspensions

Proposed mechanism of catalytic ozonation in different surface acid sites of oxide aqueous suspensions.

Graphical abstract: Mechanism of catalytic ozonation in different surface acid sites of oxide aqueous suspensions
From the themed collection: Nanomaterial applications in water
Open Access Paper

Evaluating reduced-form modeling tools for simulating ozone and PM2.5 monetized health impacts

Reduced-form modeling approaches are an increasingly popular way to rapidly estimate air quality and human health impacts related to changes in air pollutant emissions.

Graphical abstract: Evaluating reduced-form modeling tools for simulating ozone and PM2.5 monetized health impacts
Open Access Paper

Emerging investigator series: a machine learning approach to quantify the impact of meteorology on tropospheric ozone in the inland southern California

The role of meteorology in facilitating the formation and accumulation of ground-level ozone is of great theoretical and practical interest, especially due to emissions shifts and changing global climate.

Graphical abstract: Emerging investigator series: a machine learning approach to quantify the impact of meteorology on tropospheric ozone in the inland southern California
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Synergistic effect of exposed facets and surface defects of ZnO nanomaterials for photocatalytic ozonation of organic pollutants

The exposed facets and surface defects of ZnO significantly influenced the production of reactive oxidation species in the photocatalytic ozonation process.

Graphical abstract: Synergistic effect of exposed facets and surface defects of ZnO nanomaterials for photocatalytic ozonation of organic pollutants
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Comparison of nitrate formation mechanisms from free amino acids and amines during ozonation: a computational study

Comparison of nitrate formation mechanisms from free amino acids and amines during ozonation was made using quantum chemical calculations.

Graphical abstract: Comparison of nitrate formation mechanisms from free amino acids and amines during ozonation: a computational study
From the themed collection: Contaminant remediation and fate
Open Access Paper

Observations of coastal dynamics during lake breeze at a shoreline impacted by high ozone

Understanding the role of lake breeze in vertical ozone profiles using unmanned aerial systems at a shoreline location. Vertical profiles show gradients in ozone with higher ozone in areas of steep temperature inversion.

Graphical abstract: Observations of coastal dynamics during lake breeze at a shoreline impacted by high ozone
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GC-HRMS analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of ozone disinfection in the removal of micropollutants from wastewater

The objective of this study was to apply targeted and untargeted screening analyses to perform a deep assessment of micropollutant removal during wastewater disinfection by ozonation.

Graphical abstract: GC-HRMS analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of ozone disinfection in the removal of micropollutants from wastewater
Open Access Paper

Exploring condensable organic vapors and their co-occurrence with PM2.5 and O3 in winter in Eastern China

The strongest formation of oxygenated organic molecules occurs when PM2.5 and O3 are co-enhanced.

Graphical abstract: Exploring condensable organic vapors and their co-occurrence with PM2.5 and O3 in winter in Eastern China
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About this collection

The 16th September marks the UN International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. This day celebrates the achievements of the Montreal Protocol on ozone layer recovery and reducing climate change.

This collection of articles from the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Environmental Science journals highlights the latest research on ozone, related to its formation and chemistry, pollution and human health impacts, monitoring and analysis, and environmental remediation.

Find out more about the Environmental Science journals here: https://rsc.li/envsci


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