Clay and the origin of life
- 1 March 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Discover Life
- Vol. 12 (1) , 9-40
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00926908
Abstract
Research concerning the possible role of clay in chemical evolution is reviewed. The probable importance of clays in the origin of life is assessed.Keywords
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