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Amino acid chiral amplification using Monte Carlo dynamic.

Authors :
Cruz-Simbron, Romulo Leoncio
Picasso, Gino
Cerda-Hernández, José
Source :
Journal of Chemical Physics. 2/28/2024, Vol. 160 Issue 8, p1-11. 11p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This study investigates the stability of chiral-molecule solution phases, with a specific focus on amino acids. The model framework is based on a two-dimensional square lattice model, where individual sites may be occupied by oriented chiral molecules or structureless solvent particles. Utilizing the Glauber dynamics and statistical mechanical formalism, as previously introduced and examined by Lombardo et al., we explore the influence of temperature, amino acid concentration, enantiomeric excess, and homochiral interaction strength on nucleation mechanisms, equilibrium phase behavior, and crystal composition. Our findings offer thermodynamic insights into the chiral amplification process of amino acids, contributing to a deeper understanding of the underlying processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00219606
Volume :
160
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Chemical Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175757134
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0190089