Research report 2018 - Max Planck Institute for Chemistry
Interactions of biological aerosol particles with climate, air pollutants, and health
Authors
Fröhlich, J.
Departments
Abteilung Multiphasenchemie
Summary
Biological aerosol particles are omnipresent in the atmosphere because air is one of the major media for the spread of microorganisms and pollen. The airborne particles affect climate and health. In addition, numerous physical and chemical interactions in the atmosphere lead to altered particle properties. Our research focuses on biological aerosols, their ability to act as ice cores, and the impact of air pollutants on proteins and allergies.