Interstellar Ice Embedded Glycine Response to H + /proton Irradiation. A Theoretical Study | Synapse
May 8, 2026Open Access
Interstellar Ice Embedded Glycine Response to H + /proton Irradiation. A Theoretical Study
Key Points
This research aims to evaluate the stability of glycine under proton irradiation in interstellar ice.
Theoretical modeling of glycine interactions with proton irradiation.
Assessment of glycine's stability on simulated ice grains in the interstellar medium.
Glycine shows varying stability depending on the intensity of proton irradiation.
Predicted degradation pathways suggest significant alterations in glycine structure under prolonged exposure.
Abstract
The glycine molecule is the simplest amino acid molecule which is expected to be easily formed on ice grains in the interstellar medium. Assessing its stability under interstellar irradiation is...