Issue 9, 2018

Solvated-electron production using cyanocuprates is compatible with the UV-environment on a Hadean–Archaean Earth

Abstract

UV-driven photoredox processing of cyanocuprates can generate simple sugars necessary for prebiotic synthesis. We investigate the wavelength dependence of this process from 215 to 295 nm and generally observe faster rates at shorter wavelengths. The most efficient wavelengths are accessible to a range of potential prebiotic atmospheres, supporting the potential role of cyanocuprate photochemistry in prebiotic synthesis on the early Earth.

Graphical abstract: Solvated-electron production using cyanocuprates is compatible with the UV-environment on a Hadean–Archaean Earth

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
06 Oct 2017
Accepted
17 Nov 2017
First published
15 Jan 2018
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Chem. Commun., 2018,54, 1121-1124

Solvated-electron production using cyanocuprates is compatible with the UV-environment on a Hadean–Archaean Earth

Z. R. Todd, A. C. Fahrenbach, C. J. Magnani, S. Ranjan, A. Björkbom, J. W. Szostak and D. D. Sasselov, Chem. Commun., 2018, 54, 1121 DOI: 10.1039/C7CC07748C

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