A comprehensive review of HCN-derived polymers

M Ruiz-Bermejo, JL de la Fuente, C Pérez-Fernández… - Processes, 2021 - mdpi.com
HCN-derived polymers are a heterogeneous group of complex substances synthesized from
pure HCN; from its salts; from its oligomers, specifically its trimer and tetramer, amino-nalono …

New Horizons observations of the atmosphere of Pluto

GR Gladstone, LA Young - Annual Review of Earth and …, 2019 - annualreviews.org
New Horizons data provide a snapshot of the current state of Pluto's atmosphere. Winds are
slow and mostly controlled by sublimation of surface ices. Molecular nitrogen is the primary …

Jupiter formed as a pebble pile around the N2 ice line

AD Bosman, AJ Cridland, Y Miguel - Astronomy & Astrophysics, 2019 - aanda.org
Context. The region around the H 2 O ice line, due to its higher surface density, seems to be
the ideal location to form planets. The core of Jupiter, as well as the cores of close-in gas …

Cold traps of hypervolatiles in the protosolar nebula at the origin of the peculiar composition of comet C/2016 R2 (PanSTARRS)

O Mousis, A Aguichine, A Bouquet… - The Planetary …, 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
Recent observations of the long-period comet C/2016 R2 (PanSTARRS; hereafter R2)
indicate an unusually high N 2/CO abundance ratio, typically larger than∼ 0.05, and at least …

N2 accretion, metamorphism of organic nitrogen, or both processes likely contributed to the origin of Pluto's N2

CR Glein - Icarus, 2023 - Elsevier
Molecular nitrogen (N 2) plays a profound role in supporting processes on the surface and in
the atmosphere of Pluto, yet the origin of Pluto's N 2 remains a mystery. However, this may …

Life as the Only Reason for the Existence of N2–O2-Dominated Atmospheres

L Sproß, M Scherf, VI Shematovich, DV Bisikalo… - Astronomy Reports, 2021 - Springer
The Earth's N2-dominated atmosphere is a very special feature. Firstly, N2 as main gas is
unique on terrestrial planets in the inner Solar System and gives a hint for tectonic activity …

Using Io's sulfur isotope cycle to understand the history of tidal heating

EC Hughes, K de Kleer, J Eiler, F Nimmo… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Stable isotope fractionation of sulfur offers a window into Io's tidal heating history, which is
difficult to constrain because Io's dynamic atmosphere and high resurfacing rates leave it …

Photochemistry on Pluto–I. hydrocarbons and aerosols

A Luspay-Kuti, K Mandt, KL Jessup… - Monthly Notices of …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
In light of the recent New Horizons flyby measurements, we present a coupled ion–neutral-
photochemistry model developed for simulating the atmosphere of Pluto. Our model results …

Chemical composition of Pluto aerosol analogues

L Jovanović, T Gautier, V Vuitton, C Wolters… - Icarus, 2020 - Elsevier
Photochemical aerosols were observed in Pluto atmosphere during the New Horizons flyby
on July 14 th, 2015, as several thin haze layers extending at> 350 km of altitude. This flyby …

Surface Volatile Composition as Evidence for Hydrothermal Processes Lasting Longer in Triton's Interior than Pluto's

K Mandt, A Luspay-Kuti, O Mousis… - The Astrophysical …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Ocean worlds, or icy bodies in the outer solar system that have or once had subsurface
liquid water oceans, are among the most compelling topics of astrobiology. Typically …