Physicochemical effects of the marine microlayer on air-sea gas transport

Abstract

4 Concluding remarks: Much progress has been made in understanding the role of surface films in air-sea gas transfer. Advances in both laboratory and field techniques have provided improved measurements and needed insight into this complex and important process. Current efforts focused toward better understanding the key physical mechanisms involved in interfacial gas transfer and the role of surfactants, along with innovative and interdisciplinary field and laboratory measurements, will help to further our present knowledge. © 2006 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.