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Measuring Tropospheric Ozone
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2023
Source: Laboratories of Margaret Workman and Kimberly Frye - Depaul University Ozone is a form of elemental oxygen (O3), a molecule of three oxygen atoms bonded in a structure that is highly reactive as an oxidizing agent. Ozone occurs in both the stratosphere and the troposphere levels of the atmosphere. When in the stratosphere (located approximately 10-50 km from the earth’s surface), ozone molecules form to the ozone layer and help prevent harmful UV rays from reaching Earth’s surface. In...
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Generation of a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Model in Mice by Repeated Ozone Exposure
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2017
This study describes the successful generation of a new chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) animal model by repeatedly exposing mice to high concentrations of ozone.
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In Vivo Assessment of Alveolar Macrophage Efferocytosis Following Ozone Exposure
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2019
This manuscript describes a protocol for determining whether exposure to ozone, a criteria air pollutant, impairs alveolar macrophage efferocytosis in vivo. This protocol utilizes commonly used reagents and techniques and can be adapted to multiple models of pulmonary injury to determine effects on alveolar macrophage efferocytosis.
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Lung microRNA Profiling Across the Estrous Cycle in Ozone-exposed Mice
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2019
Here we describe a method to assess lung expression of miRNAs that are predicted to regulate inflammatory genes using mice exposed to ozone or filtered air at different stages of the estrous cycle.
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Visualizing Lung Cellular Adaptations during Combined Ozone and LPS Induced Murine Acute Lung Injury
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2021
Combined ozone and bacterial endotoxin exposed mice show wide-spread cell death, including that of neutrophils. We observed cellular adaptations such as disruption of cytoskeletal lamellipodia, increased cellular expression of complex V ATP synthase subunit β and angiostatin in broncho-alveolar lavage, suppression of the lung immune response and delayed neutrophil recruitment.
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Formation occurs through a two-stage sequence. High-voltage electrical energy splits some oxygen molecules into individual oxygen atoms. These atoms then combine with remaining O₂ molecules, producing O₃. This sequence connects the electrical operation of the device directly to ozone formation and explains why oxygen availability is central to the chemical process.
The electrical energy provides the mechanism needed to separate oxygen molecules into reactive oxygen atoms. Without that molecular splitting step, the atoms required to combine with O₂ and form O₃ would not be produced through this process. In chemistry applications, controlling the electrical input supports controlled ozone production for a defined treatment or reaction objective.
Ozone readily participates in oxidation reactions, meaning it can chemically alter other substances through its strong reactivity. This property gives an ozone generator value beyond ozone production alone: the generated gas can drive contaminant degradation, support treatment processes, or participate in chemical synthesis. The reaction goal determines how the available ozone is applied.
A basic workflow begins with oxygen gas, applies high-voltage electrical energy to generate ozone, and directs the resulting ozone toward a selected chemical or environmental process. The operator then controls its concentration according to the experimental or industrial objective. This on-demand approach allows ozone to be produced when needed rather than treated as a fixed reagent supply.
Researchers and process operators use ozone generators when oxidation is useful for treating water or air. The generated ozone can participate in reactions that alter unwanted substances in these media. Because the system produces ozone on demand and permits concentration control, users can adapt the treatment to the intended chemical or environmental objective.
In chemistry, these systems let researchers study ozone reactivity under controlled conditions and examine how oxidation contributes to particular processes. They also support contaminant degradation and chemical synthesis, providing practical access to ozone during an experiment. The ability to regulate concentration helps connect ozone exposure with the observed chemical outcome.