Rapid new particle formation driven by methanesulfonic acid and amines

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. Our measurements confirm MSA together with SA and DMA molecules in initial molecular clusters during nucleation. We find TMA less effective than DMA for new particle formation, likely resulting from steric hindrance of the additional methyl group. Our findings show that MSA can boost NPF rates by 1-2 orders of magnitude in pristine marine environments and should be incorporated in climate models.

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