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EPSRC Reference:	GR/S52261/01
Title:	Fundamental Studies of Hetrogeneous Chemical Dynamics in the Liquid-Gas Interface of Aerosol Particles
Principal Investigator:	Reid, Professor JP
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Department:	Chemistry
Organisation:	University of Bristol
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	07 June 2004	Ends:	06 June 2007	Value (£):	241,824
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Analytical Science Gas & Solution Phase Reactions Lasers & Optics Surfaces & Interfaces
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Chemicals Environment Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
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Panel History:	Panel Date Panel Name Outcome 24 Apr 2003 Chemistry Fellowships Sift Panel 2003 Deferred 20 May 2003 Chemistry Advanced Fellowships Interview Panel Deferred
Summary on Grant Application Form
Aerosols play a pivotal role in many areas of science, from atmospheric chemistry through to combustion science. Although techniques have been developed to probe chemistry at planar liquid interfaces, there are few techniques for probing the chemistry of aerosols directly. The techniques thal exist primarily infer what is happening to the aerosol particle composition by examining the change in gas phase composition. The proposed research will combine an optical tweezers instrument for trapping a single particle within a laser beam with laser techniques for probing the size and compositi of the particle. Such an instrument will enable the progress of chemical reactions and physical transformations to be followed under controlled labora conditions. Fundamental factors governing the reactivity of liquid interfaces and the competition between heterogeneous and bulk phase aerosol chemistry will be examined, under varying gas and liquid phase compositions and conditions. It is anticipated that these studies will not only improve understanding of fundamental processes at liquid interfaces but will also improve our understanding of the key role that aerosols play in many applied areas of research.
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