The physicochemical characterisation of atmospheric aerosols is of great interest because of
their multiple roles in atmospheric processes and their diverse influences on environment.
For example, atmospheric aerosols influence global climate, directly by scattering or
absorbing solar radiation and indirectly by serving as cloud condensation nuclei. They also
have a significant impact on human health and visibility. These roles and effects in turn
depend on their morphology and compositions, and thus detailed information on …