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  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Surface ozone is a significant air pollutant with detrimental effects on health and ecosystems.
  • Air quality improvement strategies in megacities like Delhi often focus on particulate matter (PM), potentially increasing ozone levels.
  • Understanding the complex interplay between PM, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) is crucial for effective ozone control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of PM reduction on the non-linear relationship between VOCs, NOx, and ozone in Delhi.
  • To analyze seasonal variations in ozone production sensitivity to VOCs and NOx.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different emission reduction strategies for ozone mitigation.

Main Methods:

  • In situ measurements of NOx, VOCs, and ozone in Delhi during summer and winter 2018.
  • Chemical box model simulations to explore the influence of PM (via aerosol optical depth) on ozone production.
  • Sensitivity analyses of emission reduction scenarios for NOx, VOCs, and PM.

Main Results:

  • Ozone production is VOC-limited in both summer and winter in Delhi.
  • Reducing NOx emissions alone leads to a 10-50% increase in surface ozone.
  • Reducing VOC emissions by 50% results in a ~60% decrease in ozone.
  • Reducing PM (aerosol optical depth) by 50% can increase ozone by 25%, particularly in winter, by enhancing photolysis rates.

Conclusions:

  • Simultaneous reduction of VOC emissions and PM is essential for effective ozone pollution control in Delhi.
  • Mitigation strategies must consider the non-linear interactions between pollutants to avoid unintended increases in ozone.
  • Findings have implications for air quality management in other megacities facing similar pollution challenges.