Publications by authors named "Saswathy R"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the formation of carcinogenic acetonitrile (CHCN) from the reaction of hydroxyl radicals (OH/O) with ethanimine (CHCH=NH) across various environments like interstellar space and combustion systems.
- Using advanced computational methods, the research outlines the reaction mechanism that leads to CHCN formation, including details on rate constants and branching fractions over a range of temperatures and pressures.
- Findings suggest that the formation of CHCN occurs efficiently and while its atmospheric lifetime is similar to other pollutants, its overall contribution to global warming is minimal; however, CHCN could potentially react with other atmospheric substances to produce harmful compounds.
