“…Some ions accumulate at a specific depth layer of water–hydrophobes (e.g., air, oil, and biomembranes) interfaces, while other ions prefer to remain in bulk water and react homogeneously. − Long-chain carboxylate ions, due to the amphiphilic property, − play key roles in the nucleation, growth, and photochemical aging process of atmospheric aerosol. − For example, bubble-bursting from surface of the ocean is responsible for enriching marine aerosols with long-chain carboxylate ions, ,,, thereby influencing the chemistry of marine boundary layers. ,− Long-chain carboxylate ions act as a film covering atmospheric particles, directly confirmed by field measurement studies. − Recent studies have suggested long-chain carboxylate ions could induce cloud droplet formation, thereby affecting global climate change. ,− Benzoate ion, C 6 H 5 -COO – , has been recently found to be one of the most abundant organic species observed in PM 2.5 of polluted areas, where the concentration on PM 2.5 exceeds 1 μg/m 3 …”