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Ishizaki-Betchaku Y, Kumakura N, Yamamoto S, Nagano S, Mitsuishi M. Ultrathin Ionic Diodes with Electrostatically Heterogeneous Hybrid Interfaces of Nanoporous SiO 2 Nanofilms and Polymer Layer-by-Layer Multilayers. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2404306. [PMID: 38958070 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202404306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Nanofluidic ionic diodes have attracted much attention due to their unique functions as unidirectional ion transportation ability and promising applications from molecular sensing, and energy harvesting to emerging neuromorphic devices. However, it remains a challenge to fabricate diode-like nanofluidic systems with ultrathin film thickness <100 nm. Herein the formation of ultrathin ionic diodes from hybrid nanoassemblies of nanoporous (NP) SiO2 nanofilms and polyelectrolyte layer-by-layer (LbL) multilayers is described. Ultrathin ionic diodes are prepared by integrating polyelectrolyte multilayers onto photo-oxidized NP SiO2 nanofilms obtained from silsesquioxane-containing block copolymer thin films as a template. The obtained ultrathin ionic diodes exhibit ion current rectification (ICR) properties with high ICR factor = ≈20 under low ionic strength and asymmetric pH conditions. It is concluded that this ICR behavior arises from effective ion accumulation and depletion at the interface of NP SiO2 nanofilms and LbL multilayers attributed to high ion selectivity by combining the experimental data and theoretical calculations using finite element methods. These results demonstrate that the hybrid nano assemblies of NP SiO2 nanofilms and polyelectrolyte LbL multilayers have potential applications for (bio)sensing materials and integrated ionic circuits for seamless connection of human-machine interfaces.
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- Yuya Ishizaki-Betchaku
- Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aramaki Aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Rikkyo University, 3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, 171-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aramaki Aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aramaki Aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Rikkyo University, 3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, 171-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aramaki Aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
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Shi L, Ying K, Sha L, Zhang Y, Sun L, Li G. DNA-Peptide Interaction-Modulated Charge Reversal in Biomimetic Nanochannels for Simple and Efficient Detection of Histone Deacetylases. Anal Chem 2024; 96:4817-4824. [PMID: 38482584 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c04819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Protein acetylation, a fundamental post-translational modification, plays a critical role in the regulation of gene expression and cellular processes. Monitoring histone deacetylases (HDACs) is important for understanding epigenetic dynamics and advancing the early diagnosis of malignancies. Here, we leverage the dynamic characteristics of DNA-peptide interactions in biomimetic nanochannels to develop a HDAC detection method. In specific, the catalysis of peptide deacetylation by HDACs triggers alterations in the charge states of the nanochannel surface to accommodate DNA molecules. Then, the interaction between DNA and peptides shifts the nanochannel surface charge from positive to negative, leading to a reversal of the ion current rectification (ICR). By calculation of the ICR ratio, quantitative detection of HDACs can be efficiently achieved using the nanochannel-based method in an enzyme-free and label-free manner. Our experimental results demonstrate that HDACs can be detected by using this method within a concentration range of 0.5-500 nM. The innate simplicity and efficiency of this strategy may render it a valuable tool for advancing both fundamental research and clinical applications in the realm of epigenetics and personalized medicine.
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- Liu Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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Lei D, Zhang Z, Jiang L. Bioinspired 2D nanofluidic membranes for energy applications. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:2300-2325. [PMID: 38284167 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00382e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Bioinspired two-dimensional (2D) nanofluidic membranes have been explored for the creation of high-performance ion transport systems that can mimic the delicate transport functions of living organisms. Advanced energy devices made from these membranes show excellent energy storage and conversion capabilities. Further research and development in this area are essential to unlock the full potential of energy devices and facilitate the development of high-performance equipment toward real-world applications and a sustainable future. However, there has been minimal review and summarization of 2D nanofluidic membranes in recent years. Thus, it is necessary to carry out an extensive review to provide a survey library for researchers in related fields. In this review, the classification and the raw materials that are used to construct 2D nanofluidic membranes are first presented. Second, the top-down and bottom-up methods for constructing 2D membranes are introduced. Next, the applications of bioinspired 2D membranes in osmotic energy, hydraulic energy, mechanical energy, photoelectric conversion, lithium batteries, and flow batteries are discussed in detail. Finally, the opportunities and challenges that 2D nanofluidic membranes are likely to face in the future are envisioned. This review aims to provide a broad knowledge base for constructing high-performance bioinspired 2D nanofluidic membranes for advanced energy applications.
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- Dandan Lei
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China.
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, 215123, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China.
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, 215123, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China.
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, 215123, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, China
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Wang C, Seo E, Park J. Surface-dominant micro/nanofluidics for efficient green energy conversion. BIOMICROFLUIDICS 2024; 18:011503. [PMID: 38370510 PMCID: PMC10869172 DOI: 10.1063/5.0190934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Green energy conversion in aqueous systems has attracted considerable interest owing to the sustainable clean energy demand resulting from population and economic growth and urbanization, as well as the significant potential energy from water resources and other regenerative sources coupled with fluids. In particular, molecular motion based on intrinsic micro/nanofluidic phenomena at the liquid-solid interface (LSI) is crucial for efficient and sustainable green energy conversion. The electrical double layer is the main factor affecting transport, interaction between molecules and surfaces, non-uniform ion distribution, synthesis, stimulated reactions, and motion by external renewable resources in both closed nanoconfinement and open surfaces. In this review, we summarize the state-of-the-art progress in physical and chemical reaction-based green energy conversion in LSI, including nanoscale fabrication, key mechanisms, applications, and limitations for practical implementation. The prospects for resolving critical challenges in this field and inspiring other promising research areas in the infancy stage (studying chemical and biological dynamics at the single-molecule level and nanofluidic neuromorphic computing) are also discussed.
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- Cong Wang
- School of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), 388 Lumo Road, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, 35 Baekbeom-ro (Sinsu-dong), Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, 35 Baekbeom-ro (Sinsu-dong), Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
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Liu T, He X, Zhao J, Shi L, Zhou T, Wen L. Ion transport properties in the pH-dependent bipolar nanochannels. Electrophoresis 2023; 44:1847-1858. [PMID: 37401641 DOI: 10.1002/elps.202300073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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In recent years, researchers have made significant strides in understanding the ion transport characteristics of nanochannels, resulting in the development of various materials, modifications, and shapes of nano ion channel membranes. The aim is to create a nanochannel membrane with optimal ion transport properties and high stability by adjusting factors, such as channel size, surface charge, and wettability. However, during the nanochannel film fabrication process, controlling the geometric structures of nanochannels can be challenging. Therefore, exploring the stability of nanochannel performance under different geometric structures has become an essential aspect of nanochannel design. This article focuses on the study of cylindrical nanochannel structures, which are categorized based on the different methods for generating bipolar surface charges on the channel's inner surface, either through pH gradient effects or different material types. Through these two approaches, the study designed and analyzed the stability of ion transport characteristics in two nanochannel models under varying geometric structures. Our findings indicate that nanochannels with bipolar properties generated through pH gradients demonstrate more stable ion selection, whereas nanochannels with bipolar properties generated through different materials show stronger stability in ion rectification. This conclusion provides a theoretical foundation for future nanochannel designs.
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- Tao Liu
- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering College, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P. R. China
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- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering College, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P. R. China
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- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering College, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P. R. China
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- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering College, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P. R. China
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- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering College, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P. R. China
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- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering College, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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Qiao N, Li Z, Zhang Z, Guo H, Liao J, Lu W, Li C. Effect of membrane thermal conductivity on ion current rectification in conical nanochannels under asymmetric temperature. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1278:341724. [PMID: 37709465 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Nowadays, there have been extensively theoretical studies on the phenomenon of ion current rectification (ICR) induced by the asymmetric electrical double layer (EDL). As a key factor influencing the behavior of ion transport, temperature is given high priority by researchers. The thermal conductivity of the material commonly employed to prepare nanopores is 2-3 times higher than that of liquid solutions, which may affect ion transport within the nanochannel. However, it is often neglected in previous studies. Thus, we investigate the effect of membrane thermal conductivity on the ICR in conical nanochannels under asymmetric temperature. Based on the PNP-NS theoretical model, the ion current, the rectification ratio, as well as the temperature and ion concentration distributions along the nanochannel are calculated. It is found that the thermal conductivity of the solid membrane noticeably affects the temperature distribution across the nanochannel, altering the ion transport behavior. Larger membrane thermal conductivity tends to homogenize the temperature distribution in the nanochannel, leading to a decline of ionic thermal down-diffusion by a positive temperature difference and ionic thermal up-diffusion by a negative temperature difference, with the former promoting and the latter inhibiting ion current. As a result, the rectification ratio decreases under the positive temperature difference and increases under the negative temperature difference as the thermal conductivity of the membrane increases. These studies will be instructive for the design of nanofluidic diodes and biosensors.
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- Nan Qiao
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China.
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Lv Y, Dong L, Cheng L, Gao T, Wu C, Chen X, He T, Cui Y, Liu W. Tailoring Monovalent Ion Sieving in Graphene-Oxide Membranes with High Flux by Rationally Intercalating Crown Ethers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:46261-46268. [PMID: 37738535 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Two-dimensional membranes have shown promising potential for ion-selective separation due to their well-defined interlayer channels. However, the typical "trade-off" effect of throughput and selectivity limits their developments. Herein, we report a precise tailoring of monovalent cation sieving technology with enhanced water throughput via the intercalation of graphene-oxide membranes with selective crown ethers. By tuning the lamellar spacing of graphene oxide, a critical interlayer distance (∼11.04 Å) is revealed to maximize water flux (53.4 mol m-2 h-2 bar-1) without sacrificing ion selectivity. As a result, the elaborately enlarged interlayer distance offers improved water permeance. Meanwhile, various specific cations with remarkably high selectivity can be separated in mixed solutions because of the strong chelation with crown ethers. This work opens up a new avenue for high-throughput and precise regulation of ion separations for various application scenarios.
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- Yinjie Lv
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Laboratory for Membrane Materials and Separation Technology, Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of High-resolution Electron Microscopy, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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Zhou H, Li P, Zhang E, Kunigkeit J, Zhou X, Haase K, Rita Ortega Vega M, Wang S, Xu X, Grothe J, Mannsfeld SCB, Brunner E, Kaneko K, Kaskel S. General Design Concepts for CAPodes as Ionologic Devices. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202305397. [PMID: 37394690 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202305397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Capacitive analogues of semiconductor diodes (CAPodes) present a new avenue for energy-efficient and nature-inspired next-generation computing devices. Here, we disclose the generalized concept for bias-direction-adjustable n- and p-CAPodes based on selective ion sieving. Controllable-unidirectional ion flux is realized by blocking electrolyte ions from entering sub-nanometer pores. The resulting CAPodes exhibit charge-storage characteristics with a high rectification ratio (96.29 %). The enhancement of capacitance is attributed to the high surface area and porosity of an omnisorbing carbon as counter electrode. Furthermore, we demonstrate the use of an integrated device in a logic gate circuit architecture to implement logic operations ('OR', 'AND'). This work demonstrates CAPodes as a generalized concept to achieve p-n and n-p analogue junctions based on selective ion electrosorption, provides a comprehensive understanding and highlights applications of ion-based diodes in ionologic architectures.
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- Hanfeng Zhou
- Inorganic Chemistry I, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstrasse 66, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry I, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstrasse 66, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry I, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstrasse 66, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Bioanalytical Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstrasse 66, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Jingming South 727, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering & Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 18, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry I, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstrasse 66, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Shinshu University, 4-17-1, Wakasato, 390-8621, Nagano-City, Japan
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- Inorganic Chemistry I, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstrasse 66, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry I, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstrasse 66, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering & Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 18, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Bioanalytical Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstrasse 66, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Shinshu University, 4-17-1, Wakasato, 390-8621, Nagano-City, Japan
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- Inorganic Chemistry I, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstrasse 66, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Fraunhofer IWS, Winterbergstrasse 28, 01277, Dresden, Germany
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Li J, Li M, Zhang K, Hu L, Li D. High-Performance Integrated Iontronic Circuits Based on Single Nano/Microchannels. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2208079. [PMID: 36869414 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202208079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Recently, artificial channel-based ionic diodes and transistors are extensively studied to mimic biological systems. Most of them are constructed vertically and are challenging to be further integrated. Several examples of ionic circuits with horizontal ionic diodes are reported. However, they generally require nanoscale channel sizes to meet the demand for ion-selectivity, resulting in low current output and restricting potential applications. In this paper, a novel ionic diode is developed based on multiple-layer polyelectrolyte nanochannel network membranes. Both bipolar and unipolar ionic diodes can be achieved by simply switching the modification solution. Ionic diodes with a high rectification ratio of ≈226 are achieved in single channels with the largest channel size of 2.5 µm. This design can significantly reduce the channel size requirement and improve the output current level of ionic devices. The high-performance ionic diode with a horizontal structure enables the integration of advanced iontronic circuits. Ionic transistors, logic gates, and rectifiers are fabricated on a single chip and demonstrated for current rectification. Furthermore, the excellent current rectification ratio and the high output current of the on-chip ionic devices highlight the promise of the ionic diode as a component of complex iontronic systems for practical applications.
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- Jun Li
- Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Marine Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116026, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Marine Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116026, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Hou Y, Ling Y, Wang Y, Wang M, Chen Y, Li X, Hou X. Learning from the Brain: Bioinspired Nanofluidics. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:2891-2900. [PMID: 36927003 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The human brain completes intelligent behaviors such as the generation, transmission, and storage of neural signals by regulating the ionic conductivity of ion channels in neuron cells, which provides new inspiration for the development of ion-based brain-like intelligence. Against the backdrop of the gradual maturity of neuroscience, computer science, and micronano materials science, bioinspired nanofluidic iontronics, as an emerging interdisciplinary subject that focuses on the regulation of ionic conductivity of nanofluidic systems to realize brain-like functionalities, has attracted the attention of many researchers. This Perspective provides brief background information and the state-of-the-art progress of nanofluidic intelligent systems. Two main categories are included: nanofluidic transistors and nanofluidic memristors. The prospects of nanofluidic iontronics' interdisciplinary progress in future artificial intelligence fields such as neuromorphic computing or brain-computer interfaces are discussed. This Perspective aims to give readers a clear understanding of the concepts and prospects of this emerging interdisciplinary field.
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- Yaqi Hou
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- The Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE, Future Technologies), Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- The Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE, Future Technologies), Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Binzhou Institute of Technology, Binzhou, 256600, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Department of Physics, Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Jiujiang Research Institute, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361102, China
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Chuang PY, Hsu JP. Influence of shape and charged conditions of nanopores on their ionic current rectification, electroosmotic flow, and selectivity. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Alinezhad A, Alinezhad A. Influence of location junction on ion transfer behavior in conical nanopores with bipolar polyelectrolyte brushes. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Li M, Hu L, Li D, Song Y, Sun Y. Mechanism and performance of ionic diodes fabricated from 2D trapezoidal-shaped nanochannels. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:19927-19937. [PMID: 35968888 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp03168j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Bioinspired asymmetric two-dimensional (2D) nanochannels with ionic diode behavior are highly desirable, as they can be constructed and modified easily. However, the knowledge about the rectification mechanism of the nanochannels is still very limited. In this paper, the ionic current rectification (ICR) of the 2D trapezoidal-shaped nanochannels was studied both numerically and experimentally. A multi-physics model, considering the electric field, the ion concentration field, and the flow field, was built for simulating the ion transportation inside the nanochannels. With a limited channel height, the 2D nanochannels are counter-ion selective; therefore, under an external electric field, the accumulation of co-ions takes place at one end of the nanochannels. By introducing shape asymmetry to the nanochannels, the ICR was achieved due to the asymmetric ion concentration polarization at two ends of the nanochannels under opposite electric fields. The structure of the nanochannels, the surface charge density of the nanochannel walls, and the ionic strength of the working fluids affect the ICR of the ionic diodes by changing the ion concentration polarization at two ends of the nanochannels. In the experiment, the current-voltage curves of the nanochannel arrays fabricated by assembling graphene oxide nanosheets were measured, which are in accordance with the numerical results. This paper provides a comprehensive understanding of the mechanism of the 2D trapezoidal-shaped ionic diodes, which may act as a guideline for the design and optimization of ionic diodes.
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- Mengqi Li
- Department of Marine Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116026, China.
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- Department of Marine Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116026, China.
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- Department of Marine Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116026, China.
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- Department of Marine Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116026, China.
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, No. 1 Linghai Rd., Dalian, Liaoning, 116026, China.
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Zhang J, Liu W, Dai J, Xiao K. Nanoionics from Biological to Artificial Systems: An Alternative Beyond Nanoelectronics. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2200534. [PMID: 35723422 PMCID: PMC9376752 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202200534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Ion transport under nanoconfined spaces is a ubiquitous phenomenon in nature and plays an important role in the energy conversion and signal transduction processes of both biological and artificial systems. Unlike the free diffusion in continuum media, anomalous behaviors of ions are often observed in nanostructured systems, which is governed by the complex interplay between various interfacial interactions. Conventionally, nanoionics mainly refers to the study of ion transport in solid-state nanosystems. In this review, to extent this concept is proposed and a new framework to understand the phenomena, mechanism, methodology, and application associated with ion transport at the nanoscale is put forward. Specifically, here nanoionics is summarized into three categories, i.e., biological, artificial, and hybrid, and discussed the characteristics of each system. Compared with nanoelectronics, nanoionics is an emerging research field with many theoretical and practical challenges. With this forward-looking perspective, it is hoped that nanoionics can attract increasing attention and find wide range of applications as nanoelectronics.
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- Jianrui Zhang
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringSouthern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)Shenzhen518055P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced BiomaterialsSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringSouthern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)Shenzhen518055P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced BiomaterialsSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringSouthern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)Shenzhen518055P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced BiomaterialsSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringSouthern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)Shenzhen518055P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced BiomaterialsSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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Kim J, Jeon J, Wang C, Chang GT, Park J. Asymmetric Nanochannel Network-Based Bipolar Ionic Diode for Enhanced Heavy Metal Ion Detection. ACS NANO 2022; 16:8253-8263. [PMID: 35442631 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c02016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A higher rectification degree in ionic diodes is required to achieve better performance in applications. Nonetheless, the active geometrical change that is critical for inducing electrical potential asymmetry is difficult to realize in typical ionic diodes because of the intrinsic limitation of the fabrication method. Here, we propose a nanochannel-network-based bipolar diode with a high rectification degree of ∼1600─the highest value realized until now, to the best of our knowledge. Such a high rectification is obtained based on the synergetic effect of the bipolar surface charge and the optimization of the microchannel through experimental studies and multiphysics numerical simulations. It induces ion concentrations at the heterogeneous junction based on the accumulation effect under the forward potential bias. In particular, this proposed molecular concentration occurs in the ohmic region without vortex and instability that is inevitable at the conventional nano-electrokinetic concentration. Combining this accumulation with the horizontally aligned configuration of the nanochannel network membrane (NCNM), a highly sensitive and quantitative mercury ion (Hg2+) sensor based on a fluorescent signal is fabricated that allows direct measurement using a general fluorescent microscope. The detection limit of Hg2+ is 10 pM, which is ∼10 times lower than the best detection limit realized so far (∼100 pM) in fluorescent dye-based detection. This demonstrates the potential of asymmetric NCNM for high-performance ion transport in applications such as energy conversion, based on its design and material flexibility.
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- Jaehyun Kim
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, 35 Baekbeom-ro (Sinsu-dong), Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, 35 Baekbeom-ro (Sinsu-dong), Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
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- Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP), Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) Centre, Singapore, 138602, Singapore
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- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16677, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, 35 Baekbeom-ro (Sinsu-dong), Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program of Integrated Biotechnology, Sogang University, 35 Baekbeom-ro (Sinsu-dong), Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
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Zhang H, Li X, Hou J, Jiang L, Wang H. Angstrom-scale ion channels towards single-ion selectivity. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:2224-2254. [PMID: 35225300 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00582k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Artificial ion channels with ion permeability and selectivity comparable to their biological counterparts are highly desired for efficient separation, biosensing, and energy conversion technologies. In the past two decades, both nanoscale and sub-nanoscale ion channels have been successfully fabricated to mimic biological ion channels. Although nanoscale ion channels have achieved intelligent gating and rectification properties, they cannot realize high ion selectivity, especially single-ion selectivity. Artificial angstrom-sized ion channels with narrow pore sizes <1 nm and well-defined pore structures mimicking biological channels have accomplished high ion conductivity and single-ion selectivity. This review comprehensively summarizes the research progress in the rational design and synthesis of artificial subnanometer-sized ion channels with zero-dimensional to three-dimensional pore structures. Then we discuss cation/anion, mono-/di-valent cation, mono-/di-valent anion, and single-ion selectivities of the synthetic ion channels and highlight their potential applications in high-efficiency ion separation, energy conversion, and biological therapeutics. The gaps of single-ion selectivity between artificial and natural channels and the connections between ion selectivity and permeability of synthetic ion channels are covered. Finally, the challenges that need to be addressed in this research field and the perspective of angstrom-scale ion channels are discussed.
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- Huacheng Zhang
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China.
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- Manufacturing, CSIRO, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia
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Liu Q, Ding S, Shi G, Zhu A. Rational design of a self-assembled surfactant film in nanopipettes: combined fluorescence and electrochemical sensing. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:2140-2143. [PMID: 35040861 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc06667f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Herein, a generalizable method based on the formation of a self-assembled surfactant film was reported to build a nanopipette system. Using this nanopipette, it was found that arginine metabolism shows an age-related difference in Alzheimer's disease.
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- Qi Liu
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Nanophotonics and Advanced Instrument, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, East China Normal University, 500 Dong Chuan Road, Shanghai 200241, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Nanophotonics and Advanced Instrument, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, East China Normal University, 500 Dong Chuan Road, Shanghai 200241, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Nanophotonics and Advanced Instrument, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, East China Normal University, 500 Dong Chuan Road, Shanghai 200241, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Nanophotonics and Advanced Instrument, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, East China Normal University, 500 Dong Chuan Road, Shanghai 200241, People's Republic of China.
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Chen Y, Zhu Z, Tian Y, Jiang L. Rational ion transport management mediated through membrane structures. EXPLORATION 2021; 1:20210101. [PMCID: PMC10190948 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20210101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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- Yupeng Chen
- Key Laboratory of Bio‐Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry Beihang University Beijing P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio‐Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry Beihang University Beijing P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio‐Inspired Materials and Interfacial Science CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio‐Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry Beihang University Beijing P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio‐Inspired Materials and Interfacial Science CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing P. R. China
- School of Future Technology University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing P. R. China
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Wu MY, Li ZQ, Zhu GL, Wu ZQ, Ding XL, Huang LQ, Mo RJ, Xia XH. Electrochemically Switchable Double-Gate Nanofluidic Logic Device as Biomimetic Ion Pumps. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:32479-32485. [PMID: 34191482 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c06535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Biological ion pumps with two separate gates can actively transport ions against the concentration gradient. Developing an artificial nanofluidic device with multiple responsive sites is of great importance to improve its controllability over ion transport to further explore its logic function and mimic the biological process. Here, we propose an electrochemical polymerization method to fabricate electrochemically switchable double-gate nanofluidic devices. The ion transport of the double-gate nanofluidic device can be in situ and reversibly switched among four different states. The logic function of this nanofluidic device is systematically investigated by assuming the gate state as the input and the transmembrane ionic conductance as the output. A biomimetic electrochemical ion pump is then established by alternately applying two different specific logic combinations, realizing an active ion transport under a concentration gradient. This work would inspire further studies to construct complex logical networks and explore bioinspired ion pump systems.
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- Ming-Yang Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Chen S, Zhu C, Xian W, Liu X, Liu X, Zhang Q, Ma S, Sun Q. Imparting Ion Selectivity to Covalent Organic Framework Membranes Using de Novo Assembly for Blue Energy Harvesting. J Am Chem Soc 2021; 143:9415-9422. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c02090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Sifan Chen
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Engineering Manufacture Technology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Engineering Manufacture Technology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, 1508 W Mulberry Street, Denton, Texas 76201, United States
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Engineering Manufacture Technology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Materials, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Engineering Manufacture Technology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, 1508 W Mulberry Street, Denton, Texas 76201, United States
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Engineering Manufacture Technology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Cheng M, Zhu F, Zhang S, Zhang X, Dhinakaran MK, Li H. A Funnel-Shaped Chloride Nanochannel Inspired By ClC Protein. NANO LETTERS 2021; 21:4086-4091. [PMID: 33885312 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c01055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Chloride transport participates in a great variety of physiological activities, such as regulating electrical excitability and maintaining acid-base equilibrium. However, the high flux is the prerequisite to ensure the realization of the above functions. Actually, the high flux of ion transport is significant, not only for living things but also for practical applications. Herein, inspired by chloride channel (ClC) protein, a novel NH2-pillar[5]arene functionalized funnel-shaped nanochannel was designed and constructed. The introduction of functional molecules changed surface charge property and endowed the nanochannel with Cl- selectivity, which facilitated Cl- transport. Moreover, by adjusting the asymmetric degree of the nanochannel, the Cl- transport flux can be improved greatly. The successful construction of an artificial ion channel with high flux will be much useful for practical applications like microfluidic devices, sensors, and ion separation.
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- Ming Cheng
- Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology (CCNU), Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology (CCNU), Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology (CCNU), Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology (CCNU), Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology (CCNU), Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology (CCNU), Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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Pan M, Cai J, Li S, Xu L, Ma W, Xu C, Kuang H. Aptamer-Gated Ion Channel for Ultrasensitive Mucin 1 Detection. Anal Chem 2021; 93:4825-4831. [PMID: 33688720 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c04137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Detection of cancer markers is important for early diagnosis and timely treatment of cancer. In this study, we fabricated a tailorable gold nanofilm-anodized aluminum oxide (Au-AAO) ion channel through nanoparticle self-assembly and proposed a highly sensitive and selective Mucin 1 (MUC1) detection method. By engineering the optimal layers of the Au-AAO ion channel and encoding the aptamer between the interlayers, a highly controllable ion rectification phenomenon was observed. From this, the relationship between the rectification ratio (RR) and the concentration of MUC1 was established and the highly sensitive detection of MUC1 is achieved. We found that the aptamer-modified Au-AAO ion channel has a good linear range within the MUC1 concentration of 1-104 fg mL-1 and the limit of detection (LOD) was as low as 0.0364 fg mL-1 (0.0025 aM). Thus, this research opens a new horizon for fabricating multi-functional ion channels as well as developing ultrasensitive detection technologies.
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- Mengying Pan
- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China
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Riza Putra B, Tshwenya L, Buckingham MA, Chen J, Jeremiah Aoki K, Mathwig K, Arotiba OA, Thompson AK, Li Z, Marken F. Microscale Ionic Diodes: An Overview. ELECTROANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Budi Riza Putra
- Department of Chemistry University of Bath Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY UK
- Department of Chemistry Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Bogor Agricultural University Bogor, West Java Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Sciences University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028 South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry Britannia House King's College London London SE1 1DB UK
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- University of Fukui Department of Applied Physics 3-9-1 Bunkyo Fukui 9100017 Japan
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- University of Fukui Department of Applied Physics 3-9-1 Bunkyo Fukui 9100017 Japan
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- Stichting imec Nederland within OnePlanet Research Center Bronland 10 6708 WH Wageningen Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Sciences University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028 South Africa
- Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research University of Johannesburg South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry University of Bath Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY UK
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- Department of Chemistry University of Bath Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY UK
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Zhang S, Yang L, Ding D, Gao P, Xia F, Bruening ML. Highly Rectifying Fluidic Diodes Based on Asymmetric Layer-by-Layer Nanofilms on Nanochannel Membranes. Anal Chem 2021; 93:4291-4298. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c05303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Shouwei Zhang
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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Yang L, Liu P, Zhu C, Zhao Y, Yuan M, Kong XY, Wen L, Jiang L. Ion transport regulation through triblock copolymer/PET asymmetric nanochannel membrane: Model system establishment and rectification mapping. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2020.04.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Zhu XY, Wang BR, Gu Y, Zhu H, Chen L, Sun QQ. Novel Nanofluidic Cells Based on Nanowires and Nanotubes for Advanced Chemical and Bio-Sensing Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:E90. [PMID: 33401631 PMCID: PMC7823412 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Since the first introduction of one-dimensional nanochannels for single-molecule detection, there has been increasing interest in modern nanofluidic systems, such as chemical and biological sensing applications. Recently developed nanowires (NWs) and nanotubes (NTs) have received tremendous attention due to their unique geometrical, physical and chemical properties, which are very attractive in this field. Here, we review the recent research activities in the field of novel nanofluidic cells based on NWs and NTs. First, we give a brief introduction of this field. Then the common synthesis methods of NWs and NTs are summarized. After that, we discuss the working principle and sensing mechanism of nanofluidic devices, which is fundamental to the interaction between these nanostructures and small molecules. Finally, we present the NW- and NT-based devices for chemical and bio-sensing applications, such as gas sensing, pathogen detection, DNA sequencing, and so forth.
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- The State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, School of Microelectronics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; (X.-Y.Z.); (B.-R.W.); (Y.G.); (L.C.); (Q.-Q.S.)
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Jia C, Yang L, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Xiao K, Xu J, Liu J. Graphitic Carbon Nitride Films: Emerging Paradigm for Versatile Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:53571-53591. [PMID: 33210913 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c15159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is a well-known two-dimensional conjugated polymer semiconductor that has been broadly applied in photocatalysis-related fields. However, further developments of g-C3N4, especially in device applications, have been constrained by the inherent limitations of its insoluble nature and particulate properties. Recent breakthroughs in fabrication methods of g-C3N4 films have led to innovative and inspiring applications in many fields. In this review, we first summarize the fabrication of continuous and thin films, either supported on substrates or as free-standing membranes. Then, the novel properties and application of g-C3N4 films are the focus of the current review. Finally, some underlying challenges and the future developments of g-C3N4 films are tentatively discussed. This review is expected to provide a comprehensive and timely summary of g-C3N4 film research to the wide audience in the field of conjugated polymer semiconductor-based materials.
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- Changchao Jia
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P.R. China
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- Department of Colloids Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Potsdam 14476, Germany
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P.R. China
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Micro-hole voltammetry exhibiting rectified current-voltage curves was performed in hydrochloric acid by varying the lengths and the diameters of the micro-holes on one end of which a Nafion film was mounted. Some voltammetric properties were compared with those in NaCl solution. The voltammograms were composed of two line-segments, the slope of one segment being larger than the other. They were controlled by electric migration partly because of the linearity of the voltammograms and partly the independence of the scan rates. Since the low conductance which appeared in the current from the hole to the Nafion film was proportional to the cross section area of the hole and the inverse of the length of the hole, it should be controlled by the geometry of the hole. The conductance of the hydrogen ion in the Nafion film was observed to be smaller than that in the bulk, because the transport rate of hydrogen ion by the Grotthuss mechanism was hindered by the destruction of hydrogen bonds in the film. In contrast, the conductance for the current from the Nafion to the hole, enhancing by up to 30 times in magnitude from the opposite current, was controlled by the cell geometry rather than the hole geometry except for very small holes. A reason for the enhancement is a supply of hydrogen ions from the Nafion to increase the concentration in the hole. The concentration of the hydrogen ion was five times smaller than that of sodium ion because of the blocking of transport of the hydrogen ion in the Nafion film. However, the rectification ratio of H+ was twice as large as that of Na+.
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Wang M, Hou Y, Yu L, Hou X. Anomalies of Ionic/Molecular Transport in Nano and Sub-Nano Confinement. NANO LETTERS 2020; 20:6937-6946. [PMID: 32852959 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c02999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Understanding and exploring the transport behaviors of ions and molecules in the nano and sub-nano confinement has great meaning in the fields of nanofluidics and basic transport physics. With the rapid progress in nanofabrication technology and effective characterization protocols, more and more anomalous transport behaviors have been observed and the ions/molecules inside small confinement can behave dramatically differently from bulk systems and present new mechanisms. In this Mini Review, we summarize the recent advances in the anomalous ionic/molecular transport behaviors in nano and sub-nano confinement. Our discussion includes the ionic/molecular transport of various confinement with different surface properties, static structures, and dynamic structures. Furthermore, we provide a brief overview of the latest applications of nanofluidics in membrane separation and energy conversion.
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- Miao Wang
- Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Jiujiang Research Institute, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Jiujiang Research Institute, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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Xiao K, Wan C, Jiang L, Chen X, Antonietti M. Bioinspired Ionic Sensory Systems: The Successor of Electronics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2000218. [PMID: 32500602 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202000218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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All biological systems, including animals and plants, communicate in a language of ions and small molecules, while the modern information infrastructures and technologies rely on a language of electrons. Although electronics and bioelectronics have made great progress in the past several decades, they still face the disadvantage of signal transformation when communicating with biology. To narrow the gap between biological systems and artificial-intelligence systems, bioinspired ion-transport-based sensory systems should be developed as successor of electronics, since they can emulate biological functionality more directly and communicate with biology seamlessly. Herein, the essential principles of (accurate) ion transport are introduced, and the recent progress in the development of three elements of an ionic sensory system is reviewed: ionic sensors, ionic processors, and ionic interfaces. The current challenges and future developments of ion-transport-based sensory systems are also discussed.
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- Kai Xiao
- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Department of Colloid Chemistry, Potsdam, 14476, Germany
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- Innovative Center for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Key Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Innovative Center for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Department of Colloid Chemistry, Potsdam, 14476, Germany
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Luo R, Xiao T, Li W, Liu Z, Wang Y. An ionic diode based on a spontaneously formed polypyrrole-modified graphene oxide membrane. RSC Adv 2020; 10:17079-17084. [PMID: 35521453 PMCID: PMC9053440 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra01145b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Asymmetric membranes derived from the stacking of graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets have attracted great attention for the fabrication of ionic diodes. Herein, we described an ionic diode based on a polypyrrole-modified GO membrane with a vertical asymmetry, which was achieved by a spontaneous oxidation polymerization of pyrrole monomers on one side of the GO membrane in vapor phase. This asymmetric modification resulted in an asymmetric geometry due to the occupation of the interlayer space of one side of the GO membrane by polypyrrole. Our ionic diode demonstrated an obvious ionic rectification behavior over a wide voltage range. A calculation based on Poisson-Nernst-Planck equations was used to theoretically investigate the role of asymmetric modification of polypyrrole.
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- Rifeng Luo
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Measurement-Manipulation and Physics (Ministry of Education), School of Physics, Beihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University Guangzhou 510006 P. R. China
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Yen WK, Huang WC, Hsu JP. Ion current rectification behavior of a nanochannel having nonuniform cross-section. Electrophoresis 2020; 41:802-810. [PMID: 32107787 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201900396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Due to its versatile applications in biotechnology, ion current rectification (ICR), which arises from the asymmetric nature of the ion transport in a nanochannel, has drawn much attention, recently. Here, the ICR behavior of a pH-regulated nanochannel comprising two series connected cylindrical nanochannels of different radii is examined theoretically, focusing on the influences of the radii ratio, the length ratio, the bulk concentration, and the solution pH. The results of numerical simulation reveal that the rectification factor exhibits a local maximum with respect to both the radii ratio and the length ratio. The values of the radii ratio and the length ratio at which the local maximum in the rectification factor occur depend upon the level of the bulk salt concentration. The rectification factor also shows a local maximum as the solution pH varies. Among the factors examined, the solution pH influences the ICR behavior of the nanochannel most significantly.
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- Wei-Kuan Yen
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
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Chen H, Xu L, Tuo W, Chen X, Huang J, Zhang X, Sun Y. Fabrication of a Smart Nanofluidic Biosensor through a Reversible Covalent Bond Strategy for High-Efficiency Bisulfite Sensing and Removal. Anal Chem 2020; 92:4131-4136. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c00131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Huan Chen
- Key Laboratory of Pesticides and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Center of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, Hubei University, Wuhan, Hubei 430062, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 43007, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticides and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Center of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticides and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Center of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticides and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Center of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
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Huang WC, Hsu JP. Regulating the ionic current rectification behavior of branched nanochannels by filling polyelectrolytes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 557:683-690. [PMID: 31563604 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.09.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The overlapping of the electric double layer (EDL) in a nanochannel yields many interesting and significant electrokinetic phenomena such as ionic current rectification (ICR), which occurs only at a relatively low bulk salt concentration (∼1 mM) where the EDL thickness is comparable to the nanochannel size. In an attempt to raise this concentration to higher levels and the ICR performance improved appreciably, a branched nanochannel filled with polyelectrolytes (PEs) is proposed in this study. We show that these objectives can be achieved by choosing appropriate PE. For example, if the stem side of an anodic aluminun oxide nanochannel is filled with polystyrene sulfonate (PSS) an ICR ratio up to 850 can be obtained at 1 mM, which was not reported in previous studies. Taking account of the effect of electroosmotic flow, the underlying mechanisms of the ICR phenomena observed are discussed and the influences of the solution pH, the bulk salt concentration, and how the region(s) of a nanochannel is filled with PE examined. We show that the ICR behavior of a branched nanochannel can be modulated satisfactorily by filling highly charged PE and the solution pH.
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- Wei-Cheng Huang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan.
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Xiao K, Tu B, Chen L, Heil T, Wen L, Jiang L, Antonietti M. Photo-Driven Ion Transport for a Photodetector Based on an Asymmetric Carbon Nitride Nanotube Membrane. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019; 58:12574-12579. [PMID: 31294908 PMCID: PMC6790565 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201907833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Conventional photosensing devices work mainly by electron processing and transport, while visual systems in intelligence work by integrative ion/electron signals. To realize smarter photodetectors, some photoionic device or the combination of ionic and electronic devices are necessary. Now, an ion-transport-based self-powered photodetector is presented based on an asymmetric carbon nitride nanotube membrane, which can realize fast, selective, and stable light detection while being self-powered. Local charges are continuously generated at the irradiated side of the membrane, and none (fewer) at the non-irradiated side. The resulting surface charge gradient in carbon nitride nanotube will drive ion transport in the cavity, thus realizing the function of ionic photodetector. With advantages of low cost and easy fabrication process, the concept of ionic photodetectors based on carbon nitride anticipates wide applications for semiconductor biointerfaces.
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- Kai Xiao
- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and InterfacesDepartment of Colloid Chemistry14476PotsdamGermany
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational NanoscienceCAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and NanosafetyCAS Center for Excellence in NanoscienceNational Center for Nanoscience and TechnologyBeijing100190P. R. China
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and InterfacesDepartment of Colloid Chemistry14476PotsdamGermany
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of EducationSchool of ChemistryBeihang University100191BeijingP. R. China
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and InterfacesDepartment of Colloid Chemistry14476PotsdamGermany
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial ScienceTechnical Institute of Physics and ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of EducationSchool of ChemistryBeihang University100191BeijingP. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial ScienceTechnical Institute of Physics and ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and InterfacesDepartment of Colloid Chemistry14476PotsdamGermany
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Xiao K, Tu B, Chen L, Heil T, Wen L, Jiang L, Antonietti M. Photo‐Driven Ion Transport for a Photodetector Based on an Asymmetric Carbon Nitride Nanotube Membrane. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201907833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Kai Xiao
- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and InterfacesDepartment of Colloid Chemistry 14476 Potsdam Germany
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational NanoscienceCAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and NanosafetyCAS Center for Excellence in NanoscienceNational Center for Nanoscience and Technology Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and InterfacesDepartment of Colloid Chemistry 14476 Potsdam Germany
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of EducationSchool of ChemistryBeihang University 100191 Beijing P. R. China
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and InterfacesDepartment of Colloid Chemistry 14476 Potsdam Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial ScienceTechnical Institute of Physics and ChemistryChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of EducationSchool of ChemistryBeihang University 100191 Beijing P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial ScienceTechnical Institute of Physics and ChemistryChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and InterfacesDepartment of Colloid Chemistry 14476 Potsdam Germany
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Wang M, Meng H, Wang D, Yin Y, Stroeve P, Zhang Y, Sheng Z, Chen B, Zhan K, Hou X. Dynamic Curvature Nanochannel-Based Membrane with Anomalous Ionic Transport Behaviors and Reversible Rectification Switch. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1805130. [PMID: 30633407 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201805130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 12/29/2018] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Biological nanochannels control the movements of different ions through cell membranes depending on not only those channels' static inherent configurations, structures, inner surface's physicochemical properties but also their dynamic shape changes, which are required in various essential functions of life processes. Inspired by ion channels, many artificial nanochannel-based membranes for nanofluidics and biosensing applications have been developed to regulate ionic transport behaviors by using the functional molecular modifications at the inner surface of nanochannel to achieve a stimuli-responsive layer. Here, the concept of a dynamic nanochannel system is further developed, which is a new way to regulate ion transport in nanochannels by using the dynamic change in the curvature of channels to adjust ionic rectification in real time. The dynamic curvature nanochannel-based membrane displays the advanced features of the anomalous effect of voltage, concentration, and ionic size for applying simultaneous control over the curvature-tunable asymmetric and reversible ionic rectification switching properties. This dynamic approach can be used to build smart nanochannel-based systems, which have strong implications for flexible nanofluidics, ionic rectifiers, and power generators.
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- Miao Wang
- Research Institute for Soft Matter and Biomimetics, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Research Institute for Soft Matter and Biomimetics, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, College of Aerospace Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, P. R. China
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- School of Aerospace Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Research Institute for Soft Matter and Biomimetics, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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Niu B, Xiao K, Huang X, Zhang Z, Kong XY, Wang Z, Wen L, Jiang L. High-Sensitivity Detection of Iron(III) by Dopamine-Modified Funnel-Shaped Nanochannels. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:22632-22639. [PMID: 29888900 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b05686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Iron as an essential trace element in the human body participates in various biological processes. The demand for efficient and sensitive detection of FeIII has drawn wide attentions. Inspired by biological nanochannels, a high-sensitivity, economic, and recyclable FeIII detection method is proposed by using dopamine (DOPA)-modified funnel-shaped nanochannels. Along with the FeIII concentration changing, different FeIII-DOPA chelates are generated in the channel, which affect the wettability and charge distribution of the pore surface, resulting in a change of ionic current through the nanochannels. Meanwhile, the funnel-shaped nanochannel applied in this work with a narrow cylindrical segment (a diameter close to 10 nm) as the critical section can enhance the sensing ability to the ultra-trace level (down to 10-12 M). We expound the mechanism and feasibility of this method and anticipate that the system can be a good example to design highly sensitive and stable ion detection devices.
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- Bo Niu
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , P. R. China
- School of Future Technology , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , P. R. China
- School of Future Technology , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190 , P. R. China
- School of Future Technology , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , P. R. China
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Xiao K, Chen L, Xie G, Li P, Kong XY, Wen L, Jiang L. A bio-inspired dumbbell-shaped nanochannel with a controllable structure and ionic rectification. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:6850-6854. [PMID: 29616269 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr01191e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Inspired by the potassium ion channel, here, we firstly report a structure-tailorable dumbbell-shaped nanochannel with controllable ionic rectification. This system creates an ideal experimental and theoretical platform for the precision transportation of ions, which have potential applications in analytical sciences.
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- Kai Xiao
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P.R. China.
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Berger RF. Design Principles for the Atomic and Electronic Structure of Halide Perovskite Photovoltaic Materials: Insights from Computation. Chemistry 2018; 24:8708-8716. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201706126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Robert F. Berger
- Department of Chemistry; Western Washington University; Bellingham WA USA
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Ma Y, Guo J, Jia L, Xie Y. Entrance Effects Induced Rectified Ionic Transport in a Nanopore/Channel. ACS Sens 2018; 3:167-173. [PMID: 29235863 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.7b00793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The nanofluidic diode, as one of the emerging nanofluidic logic devices, has been used in many fields such as biosensors, energy harvesting, and so on. However, the entrance effects of the nanofluidic ionic conductance were less discussed, which can be a crucial factor for the ionic conduction. Here we calculate the ionic conductance as a function of the length-to-pore ratio (L/r), which has a clear boundary between nanopore (surface dominated) and nanochannel (geometry dominated) electrically in diluted salt solution. These entrance effects are even more obvious in the rectified ionic conduction with oppositely charged exterior surfaces of a nanopore. We build three models-Exterior Charged Surface model (ECS), Inner Charged Surface model (ICS), and All Charged Surface model (ACS)-to discuss the entrance effects on the ionic conduction. Our results demonstrate, for a thin nanopore, that the ECS model has a larger ionic rectification factor (Q) than that of ICS model, with a totally reversed tendency of Q compared to the ICS and ACS models as L/r increases. Our models predict an alternative option of building nanofluidic biosensors that only need to modify the exterior surface of a nanopore, avoiding the slow diffusion of molecules in the nanochannel.
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- Yu Ma
- Joint
Lab of Nanofluidics and Interfaces, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, 710072, China
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Laboratory of Space Applied Physics and Chemistry, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, 710100, China
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- Joint
Lab of Nanofluidics and Interfaces, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, 710072, China
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Laboratory of Space Applied Physics and Chemistry, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, 710100, China
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- School
of Marine Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, 710100, China
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- Joint
Lab of Nanofluidics and Interfaces, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, 710072, China
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Laboratory of Space Applied Physics and Chemistry, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, 710100, China
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Xiao Z, Zhou Y, Hosono H, Kamiya T, Padture NP. Bandgap Optimization of Perovskite Semiconductors for Photovoltaic Applications. Chemistry 2018; 24:2305-2316. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201705031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Zewen Xiao
- Materials Research Center for Element Strategy Tokyo Institute of Technology Yokohama 226-8503 Japan
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- School of Engineering Brown University Providence RI 02912 USA
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- Materials Research Center for Element Strategy Tokyo Institute of Technology Yokohama 226-8503 Japan
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- Materials Research Center for Element Strategy Tokyo Institute of Technology Yokohama 226-8503 Japan
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Abstract
The controllable synthetic ion channels with voltage-, ligand- light- and mechano-gating, as well as rectifying behaviours are discussed in regarding to their construction strategies and functions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jian-Yu Chen
- Department of Chemistry
- Fudan University
- Shanghai 200433
- China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Fudan University
- Shanghai 200433
- China
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Riza Putra B, Carta M, Malpass-Evans R, McKeown NB, Marken F. Potassium cation induced ionic diode blocking for a polymer of intrinsic microporosity | nafion “heterojunction” on a microhole substrate. Electrochim Acta 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2017.11.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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