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Oxygen and phosphorus are both fundamental elements essential for life, as they are key components of organic compounds [1], [2] and participate in the chemical diversity required for biological processes [3]. Additionally, they interact in fire-retardant mechanisms where phosphorus-containing materials react with oxygen to form protective barriers [4], and both are critical elements in the geochemical cycles that formed the building blocks of life [5].
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Recent breakthroughs in the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass ... pubs.rsc.org 2 facts
claimThe fire-extinguishing mechanism of wood modified by Yu et al. with lignin, phytic acid, and melamine-urea-glyoxal resin involves a synergistic gas and solid phase process: the lignin generates a dense char layer acting as a physical barrier, while the gas phase involves the release of CO2 and nitrogen/phosphorus-containing gases that dilute oxygen and inhibit combustion chain reactions.
claimPhosphorus or inorganic salt-containing materials can react with oxygen to form non-volatile compounds, creating a physical barrier on the material surface that stops the burning process.
Alien life may not be carbon-based, new study suggests | Space space.com 2 facts
Does Life Need to Be Carbon-Based? - Reasons to Believe reasons.org 1 fact
claimCarbon provides the chemical diversity required for life by reacting with oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and various metals within the temperature range where water is liquid.