Atmospheric Chemistry Research
We are studying reactive compounds and air pollutants; their sources, their concentrations, and their impacts in the atmosphere. These compounds participate for example in the formation of ozone, fine particles, and clouds and affect therefore significantly climate and air quality.
One of our research sites is located at the Lompolojänkkä wetland in Pallas, Northern Finland. Photo: Simon Schallhart
Important research topics:
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere and their sources e.g. in forests, wetlands, and urban environments
New analytical methods to measure previously undetected reactive compounds
Total reactivity in the atmosphere
Atmospheric inorganic compounds, heavy metals, and mercury
Aerosol particles and their chemical composition
Metrological research and development of calibration and measurement methods
Air quality trends in Finland