Project description
Analysing the formation of carbonic acid
The atmosphere contains water and carbon dioxide, the primary greenhouse gases. While their physicochemical properties have been extensively studied, little focus has been given to the formation of carbonic acid from these molecules in the atmosphere. The MSCA-funded HRMSCA project will analyse the development of carbonic acid (H2CO3) and its potential formation from CO2 and H2O in the gas phase. The project predicts that aggregation and significant vibrational excitation will facilitate the conversion of the CO2-H2O complex into H2CO3. To test this theoretical prediction, the project will utilise a unique combination of supersonic expansion, mass spectrometry, intracavity infrared excitation, and microwave sensing.
Objective
The main greenhouse gases in our atmosphere are water and carbon dioxide. Much attention is given to the study of the physicochemical properties of these molecules. However, there are no studies aimed at studying the formation of carbonic acid from these molecules in the atmosphere. The objective of this project is to analyze the development of carbonic acid (H2CO3) and its possible formation from CO2 and H2O in the gas phase. It is anticipated that the aggregation and large vibrational excitation will favor the conversion of the CO2-H2O complex into H2CO3. To test this theoretical prediction, our project will employ a distinctive combination of supersonic expansion, mass spectrometry, intracavity infrared excitation, and microwave sensing.
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Programme(s)
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01
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1348 LOUVAIN LA NEUVE
Belgium
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