Onion-Like Nanoparticles Discovered in Aircraft Exhaust Emissions

Research identifies new nanoparticle structures in aircraft exhaust

New research from the National Institute for Environmental Studies in Japan has found particles in aircraft engine exhaust which they believe have never been identified before. The microscopic particles emitted from aircraft engines – particularly from turbofan jet engines which are widely used in commercial aviation – contain a complex mix of particles that may pose risks to both climate and human health. While it’s known that volatile compound…

Onion-Like Nanoparticles Discovered in Aircraft Exhaust Emissions

In the relentless quest to understand the subtle and complex nature of aircraft emissions, a pioneering investigation has unveiled an unprecedented diversity in the microscopic particles expelled by turbofan jet engines. Newly identified particle types with unique internal microstructures may hold profound implications for atmospheric science, climate modeling, and public health. This breakthrough in the characterization of ultrafine particles e…