Earth as a tool for astrobiology—a European perspective
Scientists use the Earth as a tool for astrobiology by analyzing planetary field analogues (ie
terrestrial samples and field sites that resemble planetary bodies in our Solar System). In …
terrestrial samples and field sites that resemble planetary bodies in our Solar System). In …
The Composition and Chemistry of Titan's Atmosphere
CA Nixon - ACS Earth and Space Chemistry, 2024 - ACS Publications
In this review I summarize the current state of knowledge about the composition of Titan's
atmosphere and our current understanding of the suggested chemistry that leads to that …
atmosphere and our current understanding of the suggested chemistry that leads to that …
Carbon monoxide affecting planetary atmospheric chemistry
CO is an important component in many N2/CH4 atmospheres including Titan, Triton, and
Pluto, and has also been detected in the atmosphere of a number of exoplanets. Numerous …
Pluto, and has also been detected in the atmosphere of a number of exoplanets. Numerous …
Titan Atmospheric Chemistry Revealed by Low-Temperature N2–CH4 Plasma Discharge Experiments
Chemistry in Titan's N2–CH4 atmosphere produces complex organic aerosols. The
chemical processes and the resulting organic compounds are still far from understood …
chemical processes and the resulting organic compounds are still far from understood …
Chemical composition of Pluto aerosol analogues
Photochemical aerosols were observed in Pluto atmosphere during the New Horizons flyby
on July 14 th, 2015, as several thin haze layers extending at> 350 km of altitude. This flyby …
on July 14 th, 2015, as several thin haze layers extending at> 350 km of altitude. This flyby …
High‐resolution mass spectrometry for future space missions: Comparative analysis of complex organic matter with LAb‐CosmOrbitrap and laser desorption/ionization …
L Selliez, J Maillard, B Cherville… - Rapid …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Rationale Mass spectrometers are regularly boarded on spacecraft for the exploration of the
Solar System. A better understanding of the origin, distribution and evolution of organic …
Solar System. A better understanding of the origin, distribution and evolution of organic …
Organic aerosols in the presence of CO2 in the early earth and exoplanets: UV–Vis refractive indices of oxidized tholins
In this experimental study we investigate the role of atmospheric CO 2 on the optical
properties of organic photochemical aerosols. To this end, we add CO 2 to a N 2: CH 4 gas …
properties of organic photochemical aerosols. To this end, we add CO 2 to a N 2: CH 4 gas …
Titan's organic aerosols: Molecular composition and structure of laboratory analogues inferred from pyrolysis gas chromatography mass spectrometry analysis
Analogues of Titan's aerosols are of primary interest in the understanding of Titan's
atmospheric chemistry and climate, and in the development of in situ instrumentation for …
atmospheric chemistry and climate, and in the development of in situ instrumentation for …
Laboratory studies of methane and its relationship to prebiotic chemistry
To examine how prebiotic chemical evolution took place on Earth prior to the emergence of
life, laboratory experiments have been conducted since the 1950s. Methane has been one …
life, laboratory experiments have been conducted since the 1950s. Methane has been one …
Effect of Nitrogen on the Structure and Composition of Primordial Organic Matter Analogs
Organic molecules are ubiquitous in primitive solar system bodies such as comets and
asteroids. These primordial organic compounds may have formed in the interstellar medium …
asteroids. These primordial organic compounds may have formed in the interstellar medium …