| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942279 | Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Bioenergetics | 2013 | 17 Pages |
Abstract
⺠A model for the origin of life is discussed in thermodynamic and geochemical terms. ⺠Its geochemical basis is the alkaline vent, serpentinization, Hadean ocean model. ⺠Its thermodynamic approach is framed in terms of non-equilibrium thermodynamics. ⺠It emphasizes processes of free energy conversion and their mechanistic requirements. ⺠Living systems are seen as a network of disequilibria linked in driver-driven pairs.
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Authors
Elbert Branscomb, Michael J. Russell,