Electrochirogenesis: The Possible Role of Low-Energy Spin-Polarized Electrons in Creating Homochirality

Rosenberg, Richard A.

doi:10.3390/sym11040528

Title: Electrochirogenesis: The Possible Role of Low-Energy Spin-Polarized Electrons in Creating Homochirality

Journal Article · 11 April 2019 · Symmetry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/sym11040528 · OSTI ID:2373203

Rosenberg, Richard A.

Electrochirogenesis deals with the induction of chirality by polarized electrons of which those with low energy (<15 eV) are seen to be the most effective. Possible sources of such electrons in the prebiotic universe are discussed and several examples where chiral induction by these electrons have been demonstrated are given. Finally, some possible scenarios where electrochirogenesis could have played a role in forming a chiral imbalance in a prebiotic setting have been speculated on and some possible future areas of research proposed.

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Research Organization:: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

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Journal Information:: Symmetry, Journal Name: Symmetry Vol. 11 Journal Issue: 4; ISSN 2073-8994

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