Complex hygroscopic behaviour of ambient aerosol particles revealed by a 
piezoelectric technique

Jose, Christi; Singh, Aishwarya; Kalkura, Kavyashree N.; Jose, George V.; Srivastava, Shailina; Rameshchan , K. A.; Yadav, Shweta; Ravikrishna, R.; Andreae, Meinrat O.; Martin, Scot T.; Liu, Pengfei; Gunthe, Sachin S.

doi:10.22541/essoar.168056825.50630084/v1

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Complex hygroscopic behaviour of ambient aerosol particles revealed by a piezoelectric technique

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Jose, C., Singh, A., Kalkura, K. N., Jose, G. V., Srivastava, S., Rameshchan, K. A., et al. (2023). Complex hygroscopic behaviour of ambient aerosol particles revealed by a piezoelectric technique. Authorea. doi:10.22541/essoar.168056825.50630084/v1.

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Abstract

Comprehending the intricate interplay between atmospheric aerosols and water vapour in subsaturated regions is vital for
accurate modelling of aerosol–cloud–radiation–climate dynamics. But the microphysical mechanisms governing these inter-
actions with ambient aerosols remain inadequately understood. Here we report results from high-altitude, relatively pristine
site in Western-Ghats of India during monsoon, serving as a baseline for climate processes in one of the world’s most pol-
luted regions. Utilizing a novel quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) approach, we conducted size-resolved sampling to anal-
yse humidity-dependent growth factors, hygroscopicity, deliquescence behaviour, and aerosol liquid water content (ALWC).
Fine-mode aerosols ([?]2.5 μm) exhibited size-dependent interactions with water vapour, contributing significantly to ALWC.
Deliquescence was observed in larger aerosols (>180 nm), influenced by organic species, with deliquescence relative humidity
(DRH) lower than that of pure inorganic salts. This research highlights the significance of understanding ambient aerosol-water
interactions and hygroscopicity for refining climate models in subsaturated conditions.