Evolutionary BiologybioRxiv
Methane formation driven by light and heat prior to the origin of life
L. Ernst, U. Barayeu, J. Haedeler…·J. G. Rebelein
The paper demonstrates abiotic methane formation under early Earth conditions using methylated sulfur and nitrogen compounds, driven by light and heat through Fenton reactions involving iron and reactive oxygen species.
DOI 10.1038/s41467-023-39917-0