Perfluorotributylamine: New long-lived greenhouse gas discovered
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 11:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists from U of T's Department of Chemistry have discovered a novel chemical lurking in the atmosphere that appears to be a long-lived greenhouse gas (LLGHG). The chemical – perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA) – is the most radiatively efficient chemical found to date, breaking all other chemical records for its potential to impact climate.