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Commentary on "Spraying of Water Microdroplets Forms Luminescence and Causes Chemical Reactions in Surrounding Gas" by Y. Meng, Y. Xia, J. Xu, and R. N. Zare, Sci. Adv. 11, 1–8 (2025).

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Názov: Commentary on "Spraying of Water Microdroplets Forms Luminescence and Causes Chemical Reactions in Surrounding Gas" by Y. Meng, Y. Xia, J. Xu, and R. N. Zare, Sci. Adv. 11, 1–8 (2025).
Autori: Faubel, Manfred
Zdroj: Natural Sciences; Jul2025, Vol. 5 Issue 3, p1-4, 4p
Predmety: JETS (Fluid dynamics), CHARGE exchange reactions, BLACKBODY radiation, IONIZATION energy, CHEMICAL kinetics, SURFACE charges
Abstrakt: The article focuses on the enhanced chemical reaction rate constants observed in reactions occurring in sprayed liquids, particularly through the mechanisms proposed by recent studies. Researchers, including Meng et al., suggest that the unexpected increase in organic molecule production rates may be linked to electric charging and discharging processes during the breakup of water droplets in a spray. The study highlights the role of transient electric fields, referred to as "microlightning," which may initiate enhanced chemical reactivity in the surrounding gas environment. Additionally, the findings indicate that the ionization capability of the water microspray is limited to molecules with specific ionization potentials, and the research revises previous theories about the origins of life by demonstrating that essential amino acids can be produced through continuous droplet breakup rather than sporadic lightning events. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstrakt:The article focuses on the enhanced chemical reaction rate constants observed in reactions occurring in sprayed liquids, particularly through the mechanisms proposed by recent studies. Researchers, including Meng et al., suggest that the unexpected increase in organic molecule production rates may be linked to electric charging and discharging processes during the breakup of water droplets in a spray. The study highlights the role of transient electric fields, referred to as "microlightning," which may initiate enhanced chemical reactivity in the surrounding gas environment. Additionally, the findings indicate that the ionization capability of the water microspray is limited to molecules with specific ionization potentials, and the research revises previous theories about the origins of life by demonstrating that essential amino acids can be produced through continuous droplet breakup rather than sporadic lightning events. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:26986248
DOI:10.1002/ntls.70017