Measurements of volatile organic compounds in the middle of Central East China during Mount Tai Experiment 2006 (MTX2006): observation of regional background and impact of biomass burning

Research at Mount Taishan during the Mount Tai Experiment 2006 (MTX2006) revealed significant differences between daytime and nighttime volatile organic compound (VOC) mixing ratios, highlighting the site's unique ability to measure both regional polluted air and free troposphere background air quality. The study found relatively low VOC levels compared to more polluted sites in China but noted higher acetylene and benzene concentrations than expected for a remote location. Extensive biomass burning emissions, particularly from agricultural residue burning, were identified during the first half of the campaign using fire spot data and backward trajectory analysis. This research provides insights into regional air quality dynamics and the impact of biomass burning on atmospheric chemistry in Central East China.

Suthawaree, J., Kato, S., Okuzawa, K., Kanaya, Y., Pochanart, P., Akimoto, H., Wang, Z., & Kajii, Y. (2010). Measurements of volatile organic compounds in the middle of Central East China during Mount Tai Experiment 2006 (MTX2006): observation of regional background and impact of biomass burning. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 10(3), 1269–1285. https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-10-1269-2010