The contribution of water radiolysis to marine sedimentary life
The extent to which chemical products of water radiolysis could sustain subseafloor microbial life is unknown. Here the authors show that sediment catalyzes radiolytic production of H2 and oxidants, providing the primary energy source for life in ancient marine sediment.
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Main Authors: | Justine F. Sauvage, Ashton Flinders, Arthur J. Spivack, Robert Pockalny, Ann G. Dunlea, Chloe H. Anderson, David C. Smith, Richard W. Murray, Steven D’Hondt |
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Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/aaf61b1eccdf4471a80238f5a4b1a59e |
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