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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · 12d

Northeastern University launches mobile lab with Aerodyne's HToF-AMS aboard!

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Boston launches mobile lab to track air pollution block by block

Boston partners with Northeastern University to launch a mobile lab that tracks air pollution block by block, aiming to improve public health and air quality.

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · 1h

Congrats to both Jesse and Pat!

Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · 1h

Our first presentation of the day at #AAAR2025 is coming up!

11:15 AM
Room 101 CF
Presented by Edward Fortner

Title: Mobile Metals Measurements Using a New Microwave-Induced Plasma Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer Examining Roadways and Industrial Sites

Don’t miss it!

Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · 22h

TODAY at 4:15 PM in Room 101 DE

Don’t miss Aerodyne’s Anita Avery presenting:

“Composition of Aerosols Formed by OH, Cl, or Ozone-Initiated Oxidation of Limonene”

Join us to learn more about aerosol chemistry at #AAAR2025!

#Aerosols #AtmosphericScience

Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · 1d

Our team is at #AAAR2025

Manjula Canagaratna will be presenting her poster today from 1:00 – 3:00 PM in Exhibit Hall North – Location 2AC.18.

Poster Title: “Volatility-Resolved Aerosol Chemical Composition using Fast-Switching Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry”

We hope you stop by!

Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · 6d

Aerodyne Research is heading to #AAAR in Buffalo next week!
Find us at Booth 312/314 — we’ll be sharing our latest work. Come say hi, grab some materials, and chat science.

We’ll post our full list of talks + posters early next week. Stay tuned!

#AtmosphericScience #AirQuality #AAAR2025

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · 12d

Northeastern University launches mobile lab with Aerodyne's HToF-AMS aboard!

www.wcvb.com/article/bost...

Boston launches mobile lab to track air pollution block by block

Boston partners with Northeastern University to launch a mobile lab that tracks air pollution block by block, aiming to improve public health and air quality.

www.wcvb.com

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Aug 13

New paper published in Atmospheric Measurement Techniques on OH exposure estimates in Aerodyne's PAM OFR.

This study found that extrapolating from narrow experimental conditions is not always accurate, a crucial finding for secondary organic aerosol research.

DOI: doi.org/10.5194/amt-...

A comprehensive characterization of empirical parameterizations for OH exposure in the Aerodyne Potential Aerosol Mass Oxidation Flow Reactor (PAM-OFR)

Abstract. The oxidation flow reactor (OFR) has been widely used to simulate secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation in laboratory and field studies. OH exposure (OHexp), representing the extent of h...

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Aug 1

Aerodyne team members are headed to Sunday River, Maine next week for the Gordon Research Conference - Understanding the Atmosphere via Molecular Processes and Global Impacts. We look forward to connecting with our fellow scientists.

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2025 Atmospheric Chemistry Conference GRC

The 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Atmospheric Chemistry will be held in Newry, Maine. Apply today to reserve your spot.

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Jul 8

Evaluating the newest instrument in the Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor that has an order of magnitude resolution, which leads to improved detection limits for ammonium and source identification for organic aerosol.

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Characterization of a new higher-resolution time-of-flight aerosol chemical speciation monitor: Application for measurements of atmospheric aerosols

Long-term measurements of the composition and mass concentration of particulate matter (PM) are important for source apportionment, epidemiological studies, and trends in atmospheric chemistry. The...

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Jun 30

Next on Aerodyne’s conference schedule is a trip to Prague, Czech Republic for Goldschmidt 2025. Stop by Booth #23 to chat with Aerodyne’s President, Dave Nelson. We look forward to seeing our fellow geochemists. #Goldschmidt2025

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Goldschmidt 2025 Conference

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Jun 12

This study quantifies the chemical reaction kinetics and hygroscopicity of polystyrene nanoplastic particles under atmospheric aging, demonstrating that atmospheric processing significantly influences their environmental lifecycle and climate impacts.

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Characterizing Atmospheric Oxidation and Cloud Condensation Nuclei Activity of Polystyrene Nanoplastic Particles

Nanoplastic particles (NPPs) are emerging anthropogenic pollutants and have been detected in urban, rural, and remote areas. Characterizing the lifetime, fate, and cloud-forming potential of atmosphe...

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Jun 11

The 2025 CIMS Users Meeting was held in York, UK this year. The four day event was held in the historic Guildhall. We had the second-highest ever in-person attendance with lots of talks, tutorials & updates. Others shared their knowledge remotely. It was a great event.

See you in Boston next May!

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Jun 10

In the 2025 ASCENT Annual Meeting, Aerodyne’s Fangzhou Guo received an appreciation in recognition of “Outstanding Contributions to the Atmospheric Science and Chemistry mEasurement NeTwork.” The award was presented by the ASCENT Steering Committee.

Congratulations to Fangzhou!

Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · May 13

This study characterized the ambient concentrations and emissions of D5-siloxane, a volatile chemical product (VCP) found in personal care products, in urban Houston (Texas), filling in a knowledge gap of VCP emissions in subtropical cities.

DOI doi.org/10.1039/D4EM...

Quantifying ambient concentration and emission profile of D5-siloxane of a residential neighborhood in the Greater Houston area

Volatile chemical products (VCPs) in urban environments account for a significant portion of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), enhancing the production of tropospheric ozone and secondary organic...

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · May 7

Our Ecological Research team has been busy in the lab and in the field. To see what they are up to visit....

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Apr 29

Dr. Leah Williams is at her poster until 18:00 (CEST) today. Hall X5 | X5.144.

Stop by and learn about her adventures and research on the British Antarctic Survey Research Vessel Sir David Attenborough.

#EGU25

Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Apr 28

Day one of EGU flew by. If you didn't get a chance to swing by the Aerodyne Research booth today (Booth #25), we hope to see you tomorrow!

#EGU25

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Apr 23

Recently, students from Carnegie Mellon University spent an entire week at our home office in Billerica, MA training on the Vocus-PTR and the GC. Aerodyne scientists Anita Avery, Brian Lerner and Kirsten Zeller led the training.

We wish these young scientists success in their research.

Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Apr 18

To provide more information about sources and long-term trends in aerosol emissions and composition, we present here a TOF-ACSM with extended resolution that improves LOD and OA source appointment.

doi.org/10.1080/0278...

Characterization of a new higher-resolution time-of-flight aerosol chemical speciation monitor: Application for measurements of atmospheric aerosols

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Apr 9

Aerodyne recently hosted visitors from the University of Helsinki and the University of Alaska, Fairbanks for ACSM training.

Pictured on the left is Aerodyne scientist Anandi Williams with two of our three guests.

Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Mar 27

EGU is only a month away and our team is excited to be heading to Vienna again this year.

Stop by Booth #25 to talk with our team, connect with our scientists and learn about what we are working on.

#EGU25

Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Mar 24

Aerodyne Research welcomed members of NIES (National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan) to our home office last week for ACSM training and CAPS NOₓ-NO₂ introduction.

Aerodyne scientists pictured are Dr. Timothy Onasch, Anandi Williams, and Dr. Philip Croteau.

Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Mar 20

Aerodyne helped plan & execute a ground-breaking study of emissions using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in collaboration with Gulfstream, FAA, NASA, & MS&T. Results demonstrate the potential to improve air quality near airports and the possible benefits of reducing the formation of contrails.

Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Mar 18

Congratulations from everyone at Aerodyne Research!

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Aerodyne Research @aerodyne.com · Mar 17

Aerodyne Research is excited to be at the ARPA-E 2025 Technology Showcase, March 17th -19th. Stop by Booth 328 to learn about our innovative hydrogen emissions sensor system.

We look forward to connecting with you!