Publications by authors named "Gowtham Babu"
J Phys Chem A
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- The oxidation-reduction reactions of disulfides, particularly dimethyl disulfide (DMDS), have significant implications for both chemistry and biology, especially concerning atmospheric chemistry.
- DMDS, a natural compound that contributes to aerosol and haze formation, undergoes known reactions with some atmospheric oxidants, but its reactions with others, such as Criegee intermediates, have not been explored until now.
- Recent quantum chemical calculations reveal that the presence of formic acid significantly enhances the oxidation of DMDS through new reaction pathways, potentially leading to compounds that influence atmospheric particles in areas with high levels of DMDS and formic acid.
