Stringent selection on kinetics of condensation reactions: early steps in chemical evolution

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Pau Capera-Aragones, Kavita Matange, Vahab Rajaei, Yuval Pinter, Anton S. Petrov, Loren Dean Williams, Moran Frenkel Pinter
DOI: 10.1039/d5cp03057a
Cited by: 1
References: 38

Abstract

, can dominate a kinetic landscape, dramatically limiting product distributions. Connected systems can favor a narrow subset of products, suggesting selection mechanisms in prebiotic contexts. Our results provide mechanistic insight into combinatorial compression, establish a quantitative framework for exploring the emergence of stringent chemical selectivity, and can guide future experimental efforts in chemical evolution.

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Origins and Evolution of Life Astro and Planetary Science Planetary Science and Exploration

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
12
Pages
7292–7303
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN