Low-temperature formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Titan’s atmosphere
@article{Zhao2018LowtemperatureFO, title={Low-temperature formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Titan’s atmosphere}, author={L. Zhao and R. I. Kaiser and B. Xu and U. Ablikim and M. Ahmed and Mikhail M. Evseev and E. Bashkirov and V. N. Azyazov and A. Mebel}, journal={Nature Astronomy}, year={2018}, volume={2}, pages={973-979} }
The detection of benzene in Titan’s atmosphere led to the emergence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as potential nucleation agents triggering the growth of Titan’s orange-brownish haze layers. However, the fundamental mechanisms leading to the formation of PAHs in Titan’s low-temperature atmosphere have remained elusive. We provide persuasive evidence through laboratory experiments and computations that prototype PAHs like anthracene and phenanthrene (C14H10) are synthesized via… CONTINUE READING
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