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The Abbatt Group

Environmental Chemistry

Motivated by the changing composition of the atmosphere, our research focuses on studies of atmospheric chemical processes, with attention given to the multiphase chemistry occurring on surfaces and with aerosol particles and clouds. A new research interest is the chemistry of the indoor environment.

Latest Publications

VOC emission rates from an indoor surface using a flux chamber and PTR-MS

Han Huynh, Jenna C. Ditto, Jie Yu, Michael F. Link, Dustin Poppendieck, et al. Atmospheric Environment (September 2024)

Abiotic emissions of volatile organic compounds to the ocean surface: Relationship to seawater composition

Stephanie R. Schneider, Douglas B. Collins, Matthew Boyer, Rachel Y. W. Chang, Michel Gosselin, et al. Earth and Space Chemistry (August 2024)

The role of indoor surface pH in controlling the fate of acids and bases in an unoccupied residence

Jenna C. Ditto, Marc Webb, Han Huynh, Jie Yu, Glenn C. Morrison, et al. Environmental Science & Technology: Air (July 2024)

Ozone Loss on Painted Surfaces: Dependence on Relative Humidity, Aging, and Exposure to Reactive SVOCs

Jillian P. Downey, Pascale S. J. Lakey, Manabu Shiraiwa, Jonathan P. D. Abbatt. Environmental Science & Technology (June 2024)

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Group News

Recent Graduates

October 17, 2022: Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Schneider for successfully defending her PhD thesis, entitled "Connecting the Atmosphere and the Ocean through Reactions at the Sea Surface Microlayer"! Dr. Schneider has since begun a postdoctoral position at McMaster University, working with Dr. Sarah Styler.

September 6, 2024: Congratulations to Dr. Jie Yu for successfully defending her PhD thesis, entitled "Chemical Partitioning and Multiphase Oxidation of Organic Contaminants in the Indoor Environment"! Dr. Yu will pursue a postdoctoral position at Environment and Climate Change Canada in the upcoming months.

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