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  • Gan, D. W., Hong, L. F., Li, T. Y., Zhang, T. Q., Wang, X. Y., Fan, J. P., Zhou, R. S., Liu, D. X., Ying, J. X., … Zhou, R. W. (2024). Discharge plasma for prebiotic chemistry: Pathways to life’s building blocks. Earth Planet. Phys., 8(6), 1–13. DOI: 10.26464/epp2024066
    Citation: Gan, D. W., Hong, L. F., Li, T. Y., Zhang, T. Q., Wang, X. Y., Fan, J. P., Zhou, R. S., Liu, D. X., Ying, J. X., … Zhou, R. W. (2024). Discharge plasma for prebiotic chemistry: Pathways to life’s building blocks. Earth Planet. Phys., 8(6), 1–13. DOI: 10.26464/epp2024066
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Discharge plasma for prebiotic chemistry: Pathways to life’s building blocks

  • Discharge plasmas, recognized as unique platforms for investigating the origins of chemical life, have garnered extensive interest for their potential to simulate prebiotic conditions. This paper embarks on a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the plasma-enabled synthesis of life’s building blocks, charting the complex environmental parameters believed to have surrounded life’s inception. This discussion elaborates on the fundamental mechanisms of discharge plasmas and their likely role in fostering conditions necessary for the origin of life on early Earth. We consider a variety of chemical reactions facilitated by plasma, specifically the synthesis of vital organic molecules — amino acids, nucleobases, sugars, and lipids. Further, we delve into the impact of plasmas on prebiotic chemical evolution. We expect this review to open new horizons for future investigations in plasma-related prebiotic chemistry that could offer valuable insights for unraveling the mysteries of life's origin.
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