Numerical model to quantify biogenic volatile organic compound emissions: The Pearl River Delta region as a case study

Publication date: Available online 18 April 2016
Source:Journal of Environmental Sciences
Author(s): Xuemei Wang, Shuping Situ, Weihua Chen, Junyu Zheng, Alex Guenther, Qi Fan, Ming Chang
This paper compiles the actual knowledge of the biogenic volatile organic compound (BVOC) emissions estimated using model methods in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region, one of the most developed regions in China. The developed history of BVOC emission models is presented briefly and three typical emission models are introduced and compared. The results from local studies related to BVOC emissions have been summarized. Based on this analysis, it is recommended that local researchers conduct BVOC emission studies systematically, from the assessment of model inputs, to compiling regional emission inventories to quantifying the uncertainties and evaluating the model results. Beyond that, more basic research should be conducted in the future to close the gaps in knowledge on BVOC emission mechanisms, to develop the emission model and to refine the inventory results. This paper can provide a perspective on these aspects in the broad field of research associated with BVOC emissions in the PRD region.

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