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Seo S, Kim T. In-Situ Gas Permeation-Driven Ionic Current Rectification of Heterogeneously Charged Nanopore Arrays. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402188. [PMID: 38899397 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Ionic diodes provide ionic current rectification (ICR), which is useful for micro-/nanofluidic devices for ionic current-mediated applications. However, the modulation of ICR is not fully developed, and current challenges include limited active control and localized modulation for further multiplexing of micro-/nanofluidic ionic diodes. Herein, a microfluidic device integrated with particle-assembly-based ionic diodes (PAIDs) and a gas-flow channel above them is presented. Exploiting in-situ gas permeation through a polymeric film, precise control over the physiochemical conditions of the nanopores within the PAIDs, leading to the modulation of ICR is demonstrated. The investigation not only characterizes the rectification properties of the PAIDs but also unveils their capacitor-like behavior and the ability to actively modulate ICR using various gas flows. Furthermore, the reversible modulation of ICR through dynamic switching of gas-dissolved solutions, enabling ion-signal amplification is showcased. This pioneering approach of in situ gas-permeation offers programmable manipulation of ion transport along PAIDs, thereby positioning ionic diodes as versatile nanofluidic components. Looking ahead, the development of multiplexed PAIDs in an addressable manner on a chip holds promise for practical applications across diverse fields, including ion signaling, ion-based logic, chemical reactors, and (bio)chemical sensing.
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- Sangjin Seo
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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Mehlhose S, Sakamoto T, Eickhoff M, Kato T, Tanaka M. Electrochemical Detection of Selective Anion Transport through Subnanopores in Liquid-Crystalline Water Treatment Membranes. J Phys Chem B 2024; 128:4537-4543. [PMID: 38683761 PMCID: PMC11089498 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.4c00047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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The anion-selective transport through subnanoporous liquid-crystalline (LC) water treatment membranes was quantitatively detected by the deposition and electrochemical analysis of the LC membrane on the GaN electrode. The time course of the capacitance and Warburg resistance of the LC membrane suggest that the interaction of the LC membrane with monovalent Cl- ions is distinctly different from that with SO42- ions. A continuous decay in capacitance suggests the condensation of Cl- ions in subnanopores, whereas the interaction between SO42- ions and the inner wall of subnanopores is much weaker. The chronoamperometry data further suggest that SO42- ions are transported through subnanoporous channels 10 times faster than Cl- ions. These results, together with the previous X-ray emission spectroscopy, suggest that SO42- ions, which possess similar hydrogen-bonded structures to the hydrogen-bonded networks inside the subnanopores, can exchange the associated water molecules and hop along the network of water molecules, but Cl- ions bind and accumulate inside subnanopores. The well-controlled supramolecular self-assembly of LC building blocks opens a large potential toward the fine adjustment of hydrogen-bonding networks in nanospace providing materials new functions, which cannot be realized by bulk water.
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- Sven Mehlhose
- Physical
Chemistry of Biosystems, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Heidelberg University, D69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Institut
für Festkörperphysik, Universität Bremen, Otto-Hahn-Allee NW1, D28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Research
Initiative for Supra-Materials, Shinshu
University, Wakasato, Nagano 380-8553, Japan
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- Physical
Chemistry of Biosystems, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Heidelberg University, D69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- Center
for Integrative Medicine and Physics, Institute for Advanced Study, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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Xu R, Zhang J, Kang Y, Yu H, Zhang W, Hua M, Pan B, Zhang X. Reversible pH-Gated MXene Membranes with Ultrahigh Mono-/Divalent-Ion Selectivity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:6835-6842. [PMID: 38570313 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c10497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Artificial ion channel membranes hold high promise in water treatment, nanofluidics, and energy conversion, but it remains a great challenge to construct such smart membranes with both reversible ion-gating capability and desirable ion selectivity. Herein, we constructed a smart MXene-based membrane via p-phenylenediamine functionalization (MLM-PPD) with highly stable and aligned two-dimensional subnanochannels, which exhibits reversible ion-gating capability and ultrahigh metal ion selectivity similar to biological ion channels. The pH-sensitive groups within the MLM-PPD channel confers excellent reversible Mg2+-gating capability with a pH-switching ratio of up to 100. The mono/divalent metal-ion selectivity up to 1243.8 and 400.9 for K+/Mg2+ and Li+/Mg2+, respectively, outperforms other reported membranes. Theoretical calculations combined with experimental results reveal that the steric hindrance and stronger PPD-ion interactions substantially enhance the energy barrier for divalent metal ions passing through the MLM-PPD, and thus leading to ultrahigh mono/divalent metal-ion selectivity. This work provides a new strategy for developing artificial-ion channel membranes with both reversible ion-gating functionality and high-ion selectivity for various applications.
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- Rongming Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Research Center for Environmental Nanotechnology (ReCENT), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Research Center for Environmental Nanotechnology (ReCENT), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Research Center for Environmental Nanotechnology (ReCENT), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Research Center for Environmental Nanotechnology (ReCENT), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Research Center for Environmental Nanotechnology (ReCENT), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Research Center for Environmental Nanotechnology (ReCENT), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- UQ Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia
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Liu P, Kong XY, Jiang L, Wen L. Ion transport in nanofluidics under external fields. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:2972-3001. [PMID: 38345093 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00367a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Nanofluidic channels with tailored ion transport dynamics are usually used as channels for ion transport, to enable high-performance ion regulation behaviors. The rational construction of nanofluidics and the introduction of external fields are of vital significance to the advancement and development of these ion transport properties. Focusing on the recent advances of nanofluidics, in this review, various dimensional nanomaterials and their derived homogeneous/heterogeneous nanofluidics are first briefly introduced. Then we discuss the basic principles and properties of ion transport in nanofluidics. As the major part of this review, we focus on recent progress in ion transport in nanofluidics regulated by external physical fields (electric field, light, heat, pressure, etc.) and chemical fields (pH, concentration gradient, chemical reaction, etc.), and reveal the advantages and ion regulation mechanisms of each type. Moreover, the representative applications of these nanofluidic channels in sensing, ionic devices, energy conversion, and other areas are summarized. Finally, the major challenges that need to be addressed in this research field and the future perspective of nanofluidics development and practical applications are briefly illustrated.
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- Pei Liu
- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, P. R. China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, P. R. China
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- CAS 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
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China
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- CAS 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
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China
- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, P. R. China
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- CAS 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
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China
- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, P. R. China
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Du X, Liu J, Han Z, Chen J, Wang L, Zhang X, Guo Y, Liu X, Zhou J, Jia P. Efficient photo-driven ion pump through slightly reduced vertical graphene oxide membranes. Dalton Trans 2023; 53:215-222. [PMID: 38032350 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02303f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Solar energy can be harvested using biological light-driven ion pumps for the sustainability of life. It remains a significant challenge to develop high-performance artificial light-driven ion pumps for solar energy harvesting in all solid-state materials. Here, we exploit the benefits of short channel lengths and efficient light absorption to demonstrate efficient photo-driven ion transport in slightly reduced vertical graphene oxide membranes (GOMs). Remarkably, this photo-driven ion pump exhibits excellent ability, countering a 10-fold electrolyte concentration gradient. We propose a plausible mechanism where light illumination enhances the electric potential of ion channels on GOMs triggered by the separation of photoexcited charge carriers between the sp2 and sp3 carbon clusters. This results in the establishment of an electric potential difference across the effective ion channels composed of sp3 carbon clusters, thus driving the directional transport of cations from the illuminated side to the non-illuminated side. The promising results of this study provide new possibilities for the application of vertical 2D nanofluidic membranes in areas such as artificial photosynthesis, light harvesting, and water treatment.
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- Xinyi Du
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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- School of Sciences, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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- Testing and Analysis Center, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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- College of Material Engineering, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang 065000, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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Chen W, Zhai L, Zhang S, Zhao Z, Hu Y, Xiang Y, Liu H, Xu Z, Jiang L, Wen L. Cascade-heterogated biphasic gel iontronics for electronic-to-multi-ionic signal transmission. Science 2023; 382:559-565. [PMID: 37917701 DOI: 10.1126/science.adg0059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Currently, electronics and iontronics in abiotic-biotic systems can only use electrons and single-species ions as unitary signal carriers. Thus, a mechanism of gating transmission for multiple biosignals in such devices is needed to match and modulate complex aqueous-phase biological systems. Here we report the use of cascade-heterogated biphasic gel iontronics to achieve diverse electronic-to-multi-ionic signal transmission. The cascade-heterogated property determined the transfer free energy barriers experienced by ions and ionic hydration-dehydration states under an electric potential field, fundamentally enhancing the distinction of cross-interface transmission between different ions by several orders of magnitude. Such heterogated or chemical-heterogated iontronics with programmable features can be coupled with multi-ion cross-interface mobilities for hierarchical and selective cross-stage signal transmission. We expect that such iontronics would be ideal candidates for a variety of biotechnology applications.
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- Weipeng Chen
- CAS 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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- Applied Mechanics Laboratory, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Metabolic Disorder Related Cardiovascular Disease, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China
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- CAS 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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- CAS 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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- CAS 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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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Metabolic Disorder Related Cardiovascular Disease, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P. R. China
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- Applied Mechanics Laboratory, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- CAS 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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- CAS 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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Li G, Wang Y, Luan H, Sun Y, Qu Y, Lu Z, Li H. Highly Selective Transport and Enrichment of Lithium Ions through Bionic Ion Pair Receptor Nanochannels. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37384944 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Inspired by ion pair cotransport channels in biological systems, a bionic nanochannel modified with lithium ion pair receptors is constructed for selective transport and enrichment of lithium ions (Li+). NH2-pillar[5]arene (NP5) is chosen as ion pair receptors, and the theoretical simulation and NMR titration experiments illustrate that NP5 has good affinity for the ion pair of LiCl through a strong host-guest interaction at the molecular level. Due to the confinement effect and ion pair cooperation recognition, an NP5-based receptor was introduced into an artificial PET nanochannel. An I-V test indicated that the NP5 channel realized the highly selective recognition for Li+. Meanwhile, transmembrane transport and COMSOL simulation experiments proved that the NP5 channel achieved the transport and enrichment of Li+ through the cooperative interaction between NP5 and LiCl. Moreover, the receptor solution of transmembrane transport LiCl in the NP5 channel was used to cultivate wheat seedlings, which obviously promoted their growth. This nanochannel based on the ion pair recognition will be much useful for practical applications like metal ion extraction, enrichment, and recycle.
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- Guang Li
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membrane and Membrane Process, School of Chemistry, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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Wang X, Wang H, Zhang M. A multi-stimuli-responsive nanochannel inspired by biological disulfide bond. Talanta 2023; 265:124785. [PMID: 37348351 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124785] [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: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Disulfide bonds exist widely in channel protein and play an essential role in matter exchange and signal transduction (e.g., rhodopsin, canonical transient receptor potential 5 (TRPC5)). The research on disulfide bond in nanochannel is significant for the cognition of their biological functions. However, the fragility of biological channel limits the in-situ study and practical application. Herein, an innovative biologically-inspired artificial nanochannel based on disulfide bond (NCDS) with excellent durability, adjustable surface property is proposed. The constructed NCDS has a multi-response to UV-light, thiol (e.g., cysteine (Cys)) or pH stimulation, and can obtain reversibility after regulation by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) or H+. The biomimetic NCDS shows great potential in biosensor and intelligent response design. This study also shines new light to channel protein based on disulfide bond that despite the nanochannel has specificity, it will be modulated by the change of nature environment, such as UV-light and chemical microenvironment (e.g., redox state and pH), which might be the reason of some disease.
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- Xiaofang Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China.
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Zhou S, Xie L, Zhang X, Yan M, Zeng H, Liang K, Jiang L, Kong B. Super-Assembled Multi-Level Asymmetric Mesochannels for Coupled Accelerated Dual-Ion Selective Transport. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2208903. [PMID: 36434817 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Asymmetric nanofluidic devices hold great potential in energy conversion applications. However, most of the existing asymmetric nanofluidic devices remain a single-level asymmetric structure and a single-ion selective layer, which results in weak ion selectivity and limited energy conversion efficiency. Herein, a multi-level asymmetric mesoporous carbon/anodized aluminum/mesoporous silica (MC/AAO/MS) nanofluidic device with abundant and ordered mesochannels is constructed from super-assembly strategy. The resultant MC/AAO/MS exhibits diode-like ion transport and outstanding ion storage-release performance. Importantly, MC/AAO/MS couples the MC and MS dual-ion selective layers, which ensures a high ionic conductance and evidently enhances the cation selectivity. Thereby, the MC/AAO/MS demonstrates ascendant salinity gradient energy conversion performance. The power density and conversion efficiency can reach up to 5.37 W m-2 and 32.79%, respectively. Noteworthy, a good energy conversion performance of 63 mW m-2 can still be achieved upon high working area, outperforming 300% of the performance of MC/AAO and MS/AAO single-level asymmetric nanochannels. Theoretical calculation further verifies that the multi-level asymmetric structure and dual-ion selective transport are the reason for the enhanced cation selectivity and energy conversion efficiency. This work opens a new avenue for constructing multi-level asymmetric structured nanofluidic devices for various applications.
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- Shan Zhou
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- CAS 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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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
- Yiwu Research Institute, Fudan University, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, P. R. China
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Ling H, Xin W, Qian Y, He X, Yang L, Chen W, Wu Y, Du H, Liu Y, Kong XY, Jiang L, Wen L. Heterogeneous Electrospinning Nanofiber Membranes with pH-regulated Ion Gating for Tunable Osmotic Power Harvesting. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202212120. [PMID: 36329000 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202212120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Biological ion channels existing in organisms are critical for many biological processes. Inspired by biological ion channels, the heterogeneous electrospinning nanofiber membranes (HENM) with functional ion channels are constructed by electrospinning technology. The HENM successfully realizes ion-gating effects, which can be used for tunable energy conversions. Introduction of pyridine and carboxylic acid groups into the HENM plays an important role in generating unique and stable ion transport behaviors, in which gates become alternative states of open and close, responding to symmetric/asymmetric pH stimulations. Then we used the HENM to convert osmotic energy into electric energy which reach a maximum value up to 12.34 W m-2 and the output power density of HENM-based system could be regulated by ion-gating effects. The properties of the HENM provide widespread potentials in application of smart nanofluidic devices, energy conversion, and water treatment.
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- Haoyang Ling
- CAS 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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- CAS 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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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China.,Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
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- CAS 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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- CAS 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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- CAS 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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- CAS 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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- CAS 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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- CAS 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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- CAS 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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- CAS 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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- CAS 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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Chen XC, Zhang H, Liu SH, Zhou Y, Jiang L. Engineering Polymeric Nanofluidic Membranes for Efficient Ionic Transport: Biomimetic Design, Material Construction, and Advanced Functionalities. ACS NANO 2022; 16:17613-17640. [PMID: 36322865 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c07641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Design elements extracted from biological ion channels guide the engineering of artificial nanofluidic membranes for efficient ionic transport and spawn biomimetic devices with great potential in many cutting-edge areas. In this context, polymeric nanofluidic membranes can be especially attractive because of their inherent flexibility and benign processability, which facilitate massive fabrication and facile device integration for large-scale applications. Herein, the state-of-the-art achievements of polymeric nanofluidic membranes are systematically summarized. Theoretical fundamentals underlying both biological and synthetic ion channels are introduced. The advances of engineering polymeric nanofluidic membranes are then detailed from aspects of structural design, material construction, and chemical functionalization, emphasizing their broad chemical and reticular/topological variety as well as considerable property tunability. After that, this Review expands on examples of evolving these polymeric membranes into macroscopic devices and their potentials in addressing compelling issues in energy conversion and storage systems where efficient ion transport is highly desirable. Finally, a brief outlook on possible future developments in this field is provided.
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- Xia-Chao Chen
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou310018, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou310018, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou310018, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P. R. China
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Yadav SK, Manikandan D, Singh C, Kumar M, Nandigana VVR, Nayak PK. Electrodiffusioosmosis induced negative differential resistance in micro-to-millimeter size pores through a graphene/copper membrane. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:5123-5131. [PMID: 36504743 PMCID: PMC9680926 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00443g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Negative differential resistance (NDR) is one of the nonlinear transport phenomena in which ionic current decreases with the increase in electromotive potential. Electro-osmosis, diffusio-osmosis, and surface charge density of pores are the driving forces for observing NDR in nanoscale ion transport. Here, we report electrodiffusioosmosis induced NDR using micro to millimeter size pores in a two-dimensional (2D) graphene-coated copper (Gr/Cu) membrane. Along with NDR, we also observed ion current rectification (ICR), in which there is preferential one-directional ion flow for equal and opposite potentials. The experimentally observed NDR effect has been validated by performing ion transport simulations using Poisson-Nernst-Planck (PNP) equations and Navier-Stokes equations with the help of COMSOL Multiphysics considering salinity gradient across the membrane. Charge polarization induced electro-osmotic flow (EOF) dominates over diffusio-osmosis, causing the backflow of low concentration/conductivity solution into the pore, thereby causing NDR. This finding paves the way toward potential applications in ionic tunnel diodes as rectifiers, switches, amplifiers, and biosensors.
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- Sharad Kumar Yadav
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600036 India
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600036 India
- Micro Nano and Bio-Fluidics Group, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai-600036 India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600036 India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600036 India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600036 India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600036 India
- Micro Nano and Bio-Fluidics Group, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai-600036 India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600036 India
- Micro Nano and Bio-Fluidics Group, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai-600036 India
- 2D Materials Research and Innovation Group, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai-600036 India
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Liu TJ, Hsu JP. Electrokinetic behavior of conical nanopores functionalized with two polyelectrolyte layers: effect of pH gradient. SOFT MATTER 2022; 18:8427-8435. [PMID: 36301179 DOI: 10.1039/d2sm01172g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The behavior of ionic current rectification of a conical nanopore functionalized with two polyelectrolyte (PE) layers via layer-by-layer deposition subject to an extra applied pH gradient is investigated theoretically. The applied pH, the electric potential, the half-cone angle of the conical nanopore, and the fixed charge densities of the PE layers are examined in detail for their influence on the ionic current rectification (ICR) behavior of the nanopore. We found that this behavior depends highly on the direction of the pH gradient, which arises because the associated electroosmotic flow plays a significant role. The mechanisms of ionic transport in the present pH asymmetric system are discussed. The results gathered reveal that the ICR behavior of a nanopore can be tuned effectively by applying an extra pH gradient. We also examine the case where two PE layers are uniformly merged into one layer. In this case, both the fixed charge density and the concentration profile are quite different from those when two PE layers are present.
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- Tien Juin Liu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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Chen L, Wu Y, Zhang D, Cao S, Xu L, Li Y. Smart Nano‐switch with Flexible Modulation of Ion Transport Using Multiple Environmental Stimuli. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200884. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Li‐Dong Chen
- Department of Chemistry and the MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Xiamen University Xiamen 361005 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and the MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Xiamen University Xiamen 361005 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and the MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Xiamen University Xiamen 361005 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and the MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Xiamen University Xiamen 361005 P. R. China
- Department of Electronic Science Xiamen University Xiamen 361005 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and the MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Xiamen University Xiamen 361005 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and the MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Xiamen University Xiamen 361005 P. R. China
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Ion pumps are important membrane-spanning transporters that pump ions against the electrochemical gradient across the cell membrane. In biological systems, ion pumping is essential to maintain intracellular osmotic pressure, to respond to external stimuli, and to regulate physiological activities by consuming adenosine triphosphate. In recent decades, artificial ion pumping systems with diverse geometric structures and functions have been developing rapidly with the progress of advanced materials and nanotechnology. In this Review, bioinspired artificial ion pumps, including four categories: asymmetric structure-driven ion pumps, pH gradient-driven ion pumps, light-driven ion pumps, and electron-driven ion pumps, are summarized. The working mechanisms, functions, and applications of those artificial ion pumping systems are discussed. Finally, a brief conclusion of underpinning challenges and outlook for future research are tentatively discussed.
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- Tingting Mei
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen 518055, P.R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen 518055, P.R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen 518055, P.R. China
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Kim D, Lee JS. Emulating the Signal Transmission in a Neural System Using Polymer Membranes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:42308-42316. [PMID: 36069456 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c12166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Neurons are vital components of the brain. When stimulated by neurotransmitters at the dendrites, neurons deliver signals as changes in the membrane potential by ion movement. The signal transmission of a nervous system exhibits a high energy efficiency. These characteristics of neurons are being exploited to develop efficient neuromorphic computing systems. In this study, we develop chemical synapses for neuromorphic devices and emulate the signaling processes in a nervous system using a polymer membrane, in which the ionic permeability can be controlled. The polymer membrane comprises poly(diallyl-dimethylammonium chloride) and poly(3-sulfopropyl acrylate potassium salt), which have positive and negative charges, respectively. The ionic permeability of the polymer membrane is controlled by the injection of a neurotransmitter solution. This device emulates the signal transmission behavior of biological neurons depending on the concentration of the injected neurotransmitter solution. The proposed artificial neuronal signaling device can facilitate the development of bio-realistic neuromorphic devices.
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- Dongshin Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Korea
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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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Lu W, Cao Y, Qing G. Recent advance in solid state nanopores modification and characterization. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200675. [PMID: 35974427 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200675] [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: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Nanopore, due to its advantages of modifiable, controllability and sensitivity, has made a splash in recent years in the fields of biomolecular sequencing, small molecule detection, salt differential power generation, and biomimetic ion channels, etc. In these applications, the role of chemical or biological modification is indispensable. Compared with small molecules, the modification of polymers is more difficult and the methods are more diverse. Choosing appropriate modification method directly determines the success or not of the research, therefore, it is necessary to summarize the polymer modification methods toward nanopores. In addition, it is also important to provide clear and convincing evidence that the nanopore modification is successful, the corresponding characterization methods are also indispensable. Therefore, this review will summarize the methods of polymer modification of nanopores and efficient characterization methods. And we hope that this review will provide some reference value for like-minded researchers.
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- Wenqi Lu
- Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, 116023, Dalian, CHINA
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, 116023, Dalian, CHINA
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, 457 Zhongshan Road, 116023, Dalian, CHINA
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Pardehkhorram R, Andrieu-Brunsen A. Pushing the limits of nanopore transport performance by polymer functionalization. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:5188-5204. [PMID: 35394003 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc01164f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Inspired by the design and performance of biological pores, polymer functionalization of nanopores has emerged as an evolving field to advance transport performance within the last few years. This feature article outlines developments in nanopore functionalization and the resulting transport performance including gating based on electrostatic interaction, wettability and ligand binding, gradual transport controlled by polymerization as well as functionalization-based asymmetric nanopore and nanoporous material design going towards the transport direction. Pushing the limits of nanopore transport performance and thus reducing the performance gap between biological and technological pores is strongly related to advances in polymerization chemistry and their translation into nanopore functionalization. Thereby, the effect of the spatial confinement has to be considered for polymer functionalization as well as for transport regulation, and mechanistic understanding is strongly increased by combining experiment and theory. A full mechanistic understanding together with highly precise nanopore structure design and polymer functionalization is not only expected to improve existing application of nanoporous materials but also opens the door to new technologies. The latter might include out of equilibrium devices, ionic circuits, or machine learning based sensors.
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- Raheleh Pardehkhorram
- Macromolecular Chemistry, Smart Membranes, Technical University of Darmstadt, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany.
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- Macromolecular Chemistry, Smart Membranes, Technical University of Darmstadt, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany.
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Two-dimensional lamellar MXene/three-dimensional network bacterial nanocellulose nanofiber composite Janus membranes as nanofluidic osmotic power generators. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Kan X, Wu C, Wen L, Jiang L. Biomimetic Nanochannels: From Fabrication Principles to Theoretical Insights. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2101255. [PMID: 35218163 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202101255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Biological nanochannels which can regulate ionic transport across cell membranes intelligently play a significant role in physiological functions. Inspired by these nanochannels, numerous artificial nanochannels have been developed during recent years. The exploration of smart solid-state nanochannels can lay a solid foundation, not only for fundamental studies of biological systems but also practical applications in various fields. The basic fabrication principles, functional materials, and diverse applications based on artificial nanochannels are summarized in this review. In addition, theoretical insights into transport mechanisms and structure-function relationships are discussed. Meanwhile, it is believed that improvements will be made via computer-guided strategy in designing more efficient devices with upgrading accuracy. Finally, some remaining challenges and perspectives for developments in both novel conceptions and technology of this inspiring research field are stated.
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- Xiaonan Kan
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, 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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Lebedeva NS, Koifman OI. Supramolecular Systems Based on Macrocyclic Compounds with Proteins: Application Prospects. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1068162022010071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Hu H, Zhu J, Cao L, Wang Z, Gao Y, Yang L, Lin W, Wang C. Light-driven proton transport across liposomal membranes enabled by Janus metal-organic layers. Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2021.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Wang D, Wang Y, Li H, Han Y, Hu P, Ma K, Sheves M, Jin Y. Photoactivated Bacteriorhodopsin/SiN x Nanopore-Based Biological Nanofluidic Generator with Single-Protein Sensitivity. ACS NANO 2022; 16:1589-1599. [PMID: 34989239 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c10255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nanofluidics is an emerging hot field that explores the unusual behaviors of ions/molecules transporting through nanoscale channels, which possesses a broad application prospect. However, in situ probing bioactivity of functional proteins on a single-molecule level by a nanofluidic device has not been reported, and it is still a big challenge in the field. Herein, we reported a biological nanofluidic device with a single-protein sensitivity, based on natural proton-pumping protein, bacteriorhodopsin (bR), and a single SiNx nanopore. Nanofluidic single-molecule probing of bR proton-pumping activity and its light response were achieved under applied voltage of 0 V, by biologically self-powered steady-state ionic current nanopore sensing. Green-light irradiation of the device led to the monitoring of a steady-state proton current of ∼3.51 pA/per bR trimer, corresponding to charge density of 815 μC/cm2 generated by each bR monomer, which far exceeded the previously reported value of 1.4 μC/cm2. This finding and method would promote the development of artificial biological and hybrid nanofluidic devices in biosensing and energy conversion applications.
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- Dandan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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Zhao Y, Qiu Y, Mamrol N, Ren L, Li X, Shao J, Yang X, van der Bruggen B. Membrane bioreactors for hospital wastewater treatment: recent advancements in membranes and processes. Front Chem Sci Eng 2021; 16:634-660. [PMID: 34849268 PMCID: PMC8617552 DOI: 10.1007/s11705-021-2107-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Discharged hospital wastewater contains various pathogenic microorganisms, antibiotic groups, toxic organic compounds, radioactive elements, and ionic pollutants. These contaminants harm the environment and human health causing the spread of disease. Thus, effective treatment of hospital wastewater is an urgent task for sustainable development. Membranes, with controllable porous and nonporous structures, have been rapidly developed for molecular separations. In particular, membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology demonstrated high removal efficiency toward organic compounds and low waste sludge production. To further enhance the separation efficiency and achieve material recovery from hospital waste streams, novel concepts of MBRs and their applications are rapidly evolved through hybridizing novel membranes (non hydrophilic ultrafiltration/microfiltration) into the MBR units (hybrid MBRs) or the MBR as a pretreatment step and integrating other membrane processes as subsequent secondary purification step (integrated MBR-membrane systems). However, there is a lack of reviews on the latest advancement in MBR technologies for hospital wastewater treatment, and analysis on its major challenges and future trends. This review started with an overview of main pollutants in common hospital waste-water, followed by an understanding on the key performance indicators/criteria in MBR membranes (i.e., solute selectivity) and processes (e.g., fouling). Then, an in-depth analysis was provided into the recent development of hybrid MBR and integrated MBR-membrane system concepts, and applications correlated with wastewater sources, with a particular focus on hospital wastewaters. It is anticipated that this review will shed light on the knowledge gaps in the field, highlighting the potential contribution of hybrid MBRs and integrated MBR-membrane systems toward global epidemic prevention.
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- Yan Zhao
- Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139 USA
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
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Wang Y, Xu X, Chen X, Li J. Multifunctional Biomedical Materials Derived from Biological Membranes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 34:e2107406. [PMID: 34739155 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202107406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The delicate structure and fantastic functions of biological membranes are the successful evolutionary results of a long-term natural selection process. Their excellent biocompatibility and biofunctionality are widely utilized to construct multifunctional biomedical materials mainly by directly camouflaging materials with single or mixed biological membranes, decorating or incorporating materials with membrane-derived vesicles (e.g., exosomes), and designing multifunctional materials with the structure/functions of biological membranes. Here, the structure-function relationship of some important biological membranes and biomimetic membranes are discussed, such as various cell membranes, extracellular vesicles, and membranes from bacteria and organelles. Selected literature examples of multifunctional biomaterials derived from biological membranes for biomedical applications, such as drug- and gene-delivery systems, tissue-repair scaffolds, bioimaging, biosensors, and biological detection, are also highlighted. These designed materials show excellent properties, such as long circulation time, disease-targeted therapy, excellent biocompatibility, and selective recognition. Finally, perspectives and challenges associated with the clinical applications of biological-membrane-derived materials are discussed.
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- Yuemin Wang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
- College of Medicine Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610003 China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases West China Hospital of Stomatology Med‐X Center for Materials Sichuan University Chengdu 610041 China
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Xiao K, Giusto P, Chen F, Chen R, Heil T, Cao S, Chen L, Fan F, Jiang L. Light-driven directional ion transport for enhanced osmotic energy harvesting. Natl Sci Rev 2021; 8:nwaa231. [PMID: 34691706 PMCID: PMC8363323 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwaa231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Light-driven ion (proton) transport is a crucial process both for photosynthesis of green plants and solar energy harvesting of some archaea. Here, we describe use of a TiO2/C3N4 semiconductor heterojunction nanotube membrane to realize similar light-driven directional ion transport performance to that of biological systems. This heterojunction system can be fabricated by two simple deposition steps. Under unilateral illumination, the TiO2/C3N4 heterojunction nanotube membrane can generate a photocurrent of about 9 μA/cm2, corresponding to a pumping stream of ∼5500 ions per second per nanotube. By changing the position of TiO2 and C3N4, a reverse equivalent ionic current can also be realized. Directional transport of photogenerated electrons and holes results in a transmembrane potential, which is the basis of the light-driven ion transport phenomenon. As a proof of concept, we also show that this system can be used for enhanced osmotic energy generation. The artificial light-driven ion transport system proposed here offers a further step forward on the roadmap for development of ionic photoelectric conversion and integration into other applications, for example water desalination.
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- Kai Xiao
- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Department of Colloid Chemistry, Potsdam D-14476, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Department of Colloid Chemistry, Potsdam D-14476, Germany
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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, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, 2011-iChEM, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy (DNL), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Department of Colloid Chemistry, Potsdam D-14476, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Department of Colloid Chemistry, Potsdam D-14476, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Department of Colloid Chemistry, Potsdam D-14476, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, 2011-iChEM, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy (DNL), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, 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, 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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Wang Y, Chen H, Zhai J. Gap Confinement Effect of a Tandem Nanochannel System and Its Application in Salinity Gradient Power Generation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:41159-41168. [PMID: 34403239 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c07972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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As an important nanofluidic device, an artificial ion nanochannel could selectively transport ions inside its nanoconfinement space and the surface charge of the pore wall. Here, confinement effects were realized by tandem nanochannel units, which kept their cascade gaps less than 500 nm. Within these gaps, ionic conductance was governed by the surface charge density of the channel unit. Cations could be sufficiently selected and enriched within this confined space, which improves the cation transfer number of the system. Therefore, the tandem nanochannel system could greatly improve the diffusion potential and energy conversion efficiency in the salinity gradient power generation process. Poisson-Nernst-Planck equations were introduced to numerically simulate the ionic transport behavior and confirmed the experimental results. Finally, the gap confinement effect was introduced in the porous cellulose acetate membrane tandem nanochannel system, and a high output power density of 4.72 W/m2 and energy conversion efficiency of 42.22% were achieved under stacking seven channel units.
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- Yuting Wang
- Key Laboratory of Smart Bioinspired Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
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- China National Petroleum Corporation Energy East Road, Petrochemical Research Institute, Shahe Town, Changping District, Beijing 102200, P.R.China
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- Key Laboratory of Smart Bioinspired Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
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Zhang S, Cheng M, Dhinakaran MK, Sun Y, Li H. Enantioselective Antiport in Asymmetric Nanochannels. ACS NANO 2021; 15:13148-13154. [PMID: 34319088 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c02630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Enantioselective sensing and separation are major challenges. Nanochannel technologies are energy-saving and efficient for membrane separation. Herein, inspired by biological antiporter proteins, artificial nanochannels with antiporter behavior were fabricated for chiral sensing and separation. Tyrosine enantiomers were incorporated into hourglass-shaped nanochannels via stepwise modifications to fabricating multiligand-modified asymmetric channels. Chiral distinction of naproxen enantiomers was amplified in the l-Tyr/d-Tyr channels, with an enantioselectivity coefficient of 524, which was over 100-fold that of one-ligand-modified nanochannels. Furthermore, transport experiments evidenced the spontaneous antiport of naproxen enantiomers in the l-Tyr/d-Tyr channels. The racemic naproxen sample was separated via the chiral antiport process, with an enantiomeric excess of 71.2%. Further analysis using electro-osmotic flow experiments and finite-element simulations confirmed that the asymmetric modified multiligand was key to achieving separation of the naproxen enantiomers. We expect these multiligand-modified asymmetric nanochannels to provide insight into mimicking biological antiporter systems and offer an approach to energy-efficient and robust enantiomer separation.
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- Siyun Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University (CCNU), Wuhan, 430079, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University (CCNU), Wuhan, 430079, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University (CCNU), Wuhan, 430079, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membrane and Membrane Process, School of Chemistry, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, People's Republic of China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, College of Chemistry and Material Sciences, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University (CCNU), Wuhan, 430079, People's Republic of China
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Space charge modulation and ion current rectification of a cylindrical nanopore functionalized with polyelectrolyte brushes subject to an applied pH-gradient. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 605:571-581. [PMID: 34340041 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.07.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Considering versatile potential applications of bioinspired membranes, we simulate the electrokinetic behavior of a cylindrical nanopore, surface modified by a polyelectrolyte (PE) layer. Taking account of the effect of electroosmotic flow and an additionally applied pH gradient, the influences of the strength of the pH gradient, the PE layer thickness, the length of the nanopore and its radius on its conductance and ion current rectification (ICR) performance are assessed. We show that if pHU (the pH at the higher pH end of the nanopore) is fixed at 11 and pHL (the pH at the lower pH end of the nanopore) varies from 3 to 11, the rectification factor Rf has a local maximum occurring in 6 < pHL <8; the greater the magnitude of the applied potential bias |V| the smaller the pHL at which the local maximum occurs. The influence of the PE layer thickness on the nanopore rectification performance is important only if 5 < pHL <8, and the optimum performance is reached at a medium thick PE layer (ca. 3 nm). Possible mechanisms associated with the ion transport phenomenon under consideration are proposed and discussed in detail.
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Layer-selective functionalisation in mesoporous double layer via iniferter initiated polymerisation for nanoscale step gradient formation. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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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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Stanzel M, Zhao L, Mohammadi R, Pardehkhorram R, Kunz U, Vogel N, Andrieu-Brunsen A. Simultaneous Nanolocal Polymer and In Situ Readout Unit Placement in Mesoporous Separation Layers. Anal Chem 2021; 93:5394-5402. [PMID: 33724794 PMCID: PMC8027984 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c04446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Bioinspired solid-state nanopores and nanochannels have attracted interest in the last two decades, as they are envisioned to advance future sensing, energy conversion, and separation concepts. Although much effort has been made regarding functionalization of these materials, multifunctionality and accurate positioning of functionalities with nanoscale precision still remain challenging. However, this precision is necessary to meet transport performance and complexity of natural pores in living systems, which are often based on nonequilibrium states and compartmentalization. In this work, a nanolocal functionalization and simultaneous localized sensing strategy inside a filtering mesoporous film using precisely placed plasmonic metal nanoparticles inside mesoporous films with pore accessibility control is demonstrated. A single layer of gold nanoparticles is incorporated into mesoporous thin films with precise spatial control along the nanoscale layer thickness. The local surface plasmon resonance is applied to induce a photopolymerization leading to a nanoscopic polymer shell around the particles and thus nanolocal polymer placement inside the mesoporous material. As near-field modes are sensitive to the dielectric properties of their surrounding, the in situ sensing capability is demonstrated using UV-vis spectroscopy. It is demonstrated that the sensing sensitivity only slightly decreases upon functionalization. The presented nanolocal placement of responsive functional polymers into nanopores offers a simultaneous filtering and nanoscopic readout function. Such a nanoscale local control is envisioned to have a strong impact onto the development of new transport and sensor concepts, especially as the system can be developed into higher complexity using different metal nanoparticles and additional design of mesoporous film filtering properties.
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- Mathias Stanzel
- Ernst-Berl
Institut für Technische und Makromolekulare Chemie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 8, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Ernst-Berl
Institut für Technische und Makromolekulare Chemie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 8, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Institute
of Particle Technology, Friedrich-Alexander
University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Cauerstraße 4, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Ernst-Berl
Institut für Technische und Makromolekulare Chemie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 8, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Department
of Materials and Earth Sciences, Physical Metallurgy Group, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 2, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Institute
of Particle Technology, Friedrich-Alexander
University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Cauerstraße 4, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Ernst-Berl
Institut für Technische und Makromolekulare Chemie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 8, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany
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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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Zhou S, Zhang L, Xie L, Zeng J, Qiu B, Yan M, Liang Q, Liu T, Liang K, Chen P, Kong B. Interfacial Super-Assembly of Nanofluidic Heterochannels from Layered Graphene and Alumina Oxide Arrays for Label-Free Histamine-Specific Detection. Anal Chem 2021; 93:2982-2987. [PMID: 33511843 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c04976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Nanofluidic devices with well-defined channels have shown great potential for biosensing, separation and, energy conversion. Recently, two-dimensional (2D) materials have been widely used for constructing novel nanofluidic devices owing to their high specific surface, abundant surface charge, and low cost. However, 2D-based nanofluidic devices for highly sensitive biosensing have drawn little attention. Herein, we developed a 2D material-based nanofluidic heterochannel with an asymmetric T-mode nanochannel structure and surface charge polarization distribution. This heterochannel was composed of layered graphene oxide modified with Nα, Nα-bis(carboxymethyl)-l-lysine (containing metal-nitrilotriacetic chelates, NTA) and an oxide array (NTA-GO/AAO), which can achieve remarkable selectivity, specificity, and label-free detection of the neurotransmitter histamine based on a metal ion displacement mechanism. A detection limit of 1 nM can be obtained using the NTA-GO/AAO heterochannel. This study provides a simple and label-free platform for developing a 2D-based nanofluidic heterochannel for specific molecular detection.
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- Shan Zhou
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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Hao Z, Zhou T, Xiao T, Gong H, Zhang Q, Wang H, Zhai J. Electrochromic Nanochannels for Visual Nanofluidic Manipulation in Integrated Ionic Circuits. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:57314-57321. [PMID: 33301676 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c16409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nanochannel system provides a promising platform to create nanofluidic components in large-scale integrated circuits for "lab-on-a-chip" applications. However, it is a big challenge to achieve in situ monitoring on microscopic nanofluidic manipulation of single nanofluidic components in the integrated ionic circuit. Herein, we present a simple approach to realize visual nanofluidic manipulation in asymmetric nanochannels by the functionalization of an electrochromic polyaniline coating, which demonstrates redox-tunable surface charge accompanied by a visible color variation. The electrochromic nanochannels present a green color when behaving as ionic diodes, while the color turns to light yellow in a manner of ionic resistor. Moreover, both ionic transport behavior and color transition could respond well with alternating switch between redox states, contributing to a reversible and stable visual nanofluidic manipulation of electrochromic nanochannels. This work will create new avenues on in situ characterizing nanofluidic manipulation of nanofluidic components in integrated ionic circuits for intelligent sensing and detection applications.
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- Zhendong Hao
- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, 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 for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, 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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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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Lynch C, Rao S, Sansom MSP. Water in Nanopores and Biological Channels: A Molecular Simulation Perspective. Chem Rev 2020; 120:10298-10335. [PMID: 32841020 PMCID: PMC7517714 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.9b00830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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This Review explores the dynamic behavior of water within nanopores and biological channels in lipid bilayer membranes. We focus on molecular simulation studies, alongside selected structural and other experimental investigations. Structures of biological nanopores and channels are reviewed, emphasizing those high-resolution crystal structures, which reveal water molecules within the transmembrane pores, which can be used to aid the interpretation of simulation studies. Different levels of molecular simulations of water within nanopores are described, with a focus on molecular dynamics (MD). In particular, models of water for MD simulations are discussed in detail to provide an evaluation of their use in simulations of water in nanopores. Simulation studies of the behavior of water in idealized models of nanopores have revealed aspects of the organization and dynamics of nanoconfined water, including wetting/dewetting in narrow hydrophobic nanopores. A survey of simulation studies in a range of nonbiological nanopores is presented, including carbon nanotubes, synthetic nanopores, model peptide nanopores, track-etched nanopores in polymer membranes, and hydroxylated and functionalized nanoporous silica. These reveal a complex relationship between pore size/geometry, the nature of the pore lining, and rates of water transport. Wider nanopores with hydrophobic linings favor water flow whereas narrower hydrophobic pores may show dewetting. Simulation studies over the past decade of the behavior of water in a range of biological nanopores are described, including porins and β-barrel protein nanopores, aquaporins and related polar solute pores, and a number of different classes of ion channels. Water is shown to play a key role in proton transport in biological channels and in hydrophobic gating of ion channels. An overall picture emerges, whereby the behavior of water in a nanopore may be predicted as a function of its hydrophobicity and radius. This informs our understanding of the functions of diverse channel structures and will aid the design of novel nanopores. Thus, our current level of understanding allows for the design of a nanopore which promotes wetting over dewetting or vice versa. However, to design a novel nanopore, which enables fast, selective, and gated flow of water de novo would remain challenging, suggesting a need for further detailed simulations alongside experimental evaluation of more complex nanopore systems.
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- Charlotte
I. Lynch
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU, U.K.
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU, U.K.
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU, U.K.
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Chen W, Wang Q, Chen J, Zhang Q, Zhao X, Qian Y, Zhu C, Yang L, Zhao Y, Kong XY, Lu B, Jiang L, Wen L. Improved Ion Transport and High Energy Conversion through Hydrogel Membrane with 3D Interconnected Nanopores. NANO LETTERS 2020; 20:5705-5713. [PMID: 32692569 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c01087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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To mimic and use the functions of the ion transport system that are central to biological processes, bioinspired ion-selective membranes are developed and show great potential in a variety of fields. However, the practical applications of them are now limited due to low pore density, low conductivity, or scale-up difficulty. Herein, we demonstrate a 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate phosphate (HEMAP) hydrogel membrane with 3D interconnected nanopores and space charged through simple photopolymerization. The HEMAP hydrogel membrane exhibits high conductance and outstanding ion selectivity, and the membrane-based osmotic power generator shows the excellent output power density up to 5.38 W/m2. Both experimentally and theoretically, the 3D interconnected structure is revealed to play a key role in enhancing charge-governed ion transport and energy conversion. This work highlights the advantages of 3D interconnected nanopores in ion diffusion and shows the potential of our designed hydrogel membrane in osmotic energy conversion, water desalination, and sensors.
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- Weipeng Chen
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Scientific and Engineering Computing, National Center for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, 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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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Scientific and Engineering Computing, National Center for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, 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
- 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
- Key Laboratory of Space Applied Physics and Chemistry Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Scientific and Engineering Computing, National Center for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, 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
- 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
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. 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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Xie Z, Yang M, Luo L, Lv Y, Song K, Liu S, Chen D, Wang J. Nanochannel sensor for sensitive and selective adamantanamine detection based on host-guest competition. Talanta 2020; 219:121213. [PMID: 32887115 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The abuse of adamantanamine (ADA) and its derivatives as veterinary drugs in the poultry industry could cause severe health problems for humans. It is of great need to develop a rapid, cheap and ultrasensitive method for ADA detection. In this study, a sensitive conical nanochannel sensor was established for the rapid quantitative detection of ADA with the distinctive design of the host-guest competition. The sensor was constructed by functionalizing the nanochannel surface with p-toluidine and was then assembled with Cucurbit [7]uril (CB [7]). When ADA is added, it could occupy the cavity of CB [7] due to the host-guest competition and makes CB [7] to release from the CB [7]-p-toluidine complex, resulting in a distinct change of hydrophobicity of the nanochannel, which could be determined by the ionic current. Under the optimal conditions, the strategy permitted sensitive detection of ADA in a linear range of 10-1000 nM. The nanochannel based ADA sensing platform showed both high sensitivity and excellent reproducibility and the limit of detection was 4.54 nM. For the first time, the rapid and sensitive recognition of an illegal medicine was realized based on the host-guest competition method with the nanochannel system and the principle and feasibility of this method were described at length. This strategy provides a simple, reliable, and effective way to apply host-guest system in the development of nanochannel sensor for small-molecule drug detection.
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- Zhipeng Xie
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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Lin TW, Hsu JP. Pressure-driven energy conversion of conical nanochannels: Anomalous dependence of power generated and efficiency on pH. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 564:491-498. [PMID: 32000071 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.12.103] [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: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Pressure-driven power generation is one of a simple, green, and promising energy sources. Owing to the overlapping of the electric double layer inside, nanochannel is capable of providing a platform for this power generation approach. Unfortunately, relevant studies, either experimental or theoretical, are very limited in the literature. Here, we present for the first time a comprehensively theoretical study on the pressure-driven energy conversion in a conical nanochannel having carboxyl functional groups, focusing on the influence of its tip size and the solution pH. An anomalous dependence of both the power generated and the efficiency on the latter are observed. Although the charge density on the nanochannel surface increases monotonically with increasing pH, both the power generated and the efficiency exhibit a local maximum as pH varies. This is because the streaming potential has a local maximum as pH varies. Power density (power generated/tip end cross sectional area) also shows a local maximum as the tip radius varies, and the radius at which the local maximum occurs decreases with increasing bulk salt concentration. In addition to explain successfully the behavior reported in the literature, our study also provides desirable and necessary information for designing relevant devices.
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- Tsai-Wei Lin
- 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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Wang C, Zhao XP, Liu FF, Chen Y, Xia XH, Li J. Dendrimer-Au Nanoparticle Network Covered Alumina Membrane for Ion Rectification and Enhanced Bioanalysis. NANO LETTERS 2020; 20:1846-1854. [PMID: 32091912 PMCID: PMC7307958 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.9b05066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Ion transport in an artificial asymmetric nanoporous membrane, which is similar to biological ion channels, can be used for biosensing. Here, a dendrimer-Au nanoparticle network (DAN) is in situ assembled on a nanoporous anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) surface, forming a DAN/AAO hybrid membrane. Benefiting from the high surface area and anion selectivity of DAN, the prepared DAN/AAO hybrid presents selective ion transport. Under a bias potential, a diode-like current-potential (I-V) response is observed. The obtained ionic current rectification (ICR) property can be tuned by the ion valence and pH value of the electrolyte. The rectified ionic current endows the as-prepared DAN/AAO hybrid with the ability of enhanced bioanalysis. Sensitive capture and detection of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) with a detection limit of 80 cells mL-1 as well as excellent reusability can be achieved.
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- Chen Wang
- Department
of Chemistry, School of Science, China Pharmaceutical
University, Nanjing, 211198, China
- State
Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing
University, Nanjing 210023, China
- E-mail:
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- Department
of Chemistry, School of Science, China Pharmaceutical
University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, School of Science, China Pharmaceutical
University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- Department
of Nuclear Science and Engineering and Department of Materials Science
and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- State
Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing
University, Nanjing 210023, China
- E-mail:
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- Department
of Nuclear Science and Engineering and Department of Materials Science
and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Lin CY, Wong PH, Wang PH, Siwy ZS, Yeh LH. Electrodiffusioosmosis-Induced Negative Differential Resistance in pH-Regulated Mesopores Containing Purely Monovalent Solutions. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:3198-3204. [PMID: 31846283 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b18524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Negative differential resistance (NDR) refers to a unique electrical property where current decreases with increasing voltage. Herein, we report experimental evidence showing that the NDR effect can be observed in mesopores that feature charged pore walls and are subjected to a KCl concentration gradient. NDR in our system originates from the solution and ion flows driven by the synergistic effects of electroosmosis [electroosmotic flow (EOF)] and diffusioosmosis, the so-called electrodiffusioosmosis. Experiments reveal that in addition to the ion current rectification, the mesopores considered here exhibit the NDR phenomenon that is dependent on the magnitude and direction of the salinity gradient and on pH. The NDR behavior can be observed only at conditions at which the EOF and diffusioosmosis occur in the opposite directions: diffusioosmosis fills the tip opening with a high concentration solution, while EOF brings a low concentration solution to the pore. All experimental findings are supported by our numerical model, which takes into account the interfacial site reactions of acidic and basic functional groups on the entire pore membrane surfaces. Our results provide an important insight into how liquid pH, salinity gradients, interfacial site reactions, and pore geometries can influence the current-voltage characteristics of mesopores, enriching transport modes that can be induced by voltage.
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- Chih-Yuan Lin
- Department of Chemical Engineering , National Taiwan University of Science and Technology , Taipei 10607 , Taiwan
- Department of Chemical Engineering , National Taiwan University , Taipei 10617 , Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , National Taiwan University of Science and Technology , Taipei 10607 , Taiwan
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- Bright Shetland International Company, Ltd. , New Taipei City 22101 , Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , National Taiwan University of Science and Technology , Taipei 10607 , Taiwan
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Zhang Z, Huang X, Qian Y, Chen W, Wen L, Jiang L. Engineering Smart Nanofluidic Systems for Artificial Ion Channels and Ion Pumps: From Single-Pore to Multichannel Membranes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1904351. [PMID: 31793736 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201904351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Biological ion channels and ion pumps with intricate ion transport functions widely exist in living organisms and play irreplaceable roles in almost all physiological functions. Nanofluidics provides exciting opportunities to mimic these working processes, which not only helps understand ion transport in biological systems but also paves the way for the applications of artificial devices in many valuable areas. Recent progress in the engineering of smart nanofluidic systems for artificial ion channels and ion pumps is summarized. The artificial systems range from chemically and structurally diverse lipid-membrane-based nanopores to robust and scalable solid-state nanopores. A generic strategy of gate location design is proposed. The single-pore-based platform concept can be rationally extended into multichannel membrane systems and shows unprecedented potential in many application areas, such as single-molecule analysis, smart mass delivery, and energy conversion. Finally, some present underpinning issues that need to be addressed are discussed.
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- Zhen Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of 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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- 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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- 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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Hsu JP, Su TC, Peng PH, Hsu SC, Zheng MJ, Yeh LH. Unraveling the Anomalous Surface-Charge-Dependent Osmotic Power Using a Single Funnel-Shaped Nanochannel. ACS NANO 2019; 13:13374-13381. [PMID: 31639293 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b06774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Nanofluidic osmotic power, which converts a difference in salinity between brine and fresh water into electricity with nanoscale channels, has received more and more attention in recent years. It is long believed that to gain high-performance osmotic power, highly charged channel materials should be exploited so as to enhance the ion selectivity. In this paper, we report counterintuitive surface-charge-density-dependent osmotic power in a single funnel-shaped nanochannel (FSN), violating the previous viewpoint. For the highly charged nanochannel, the performance of osmotic power decreases with a further increase in its surface charge density. With increasing pH (surface charge density), the FSN enables a local maximum power density as high as ∼3.5 kW/m2 in a 500 mM/1 mM KCl gradient. This observation is strongly supported by our rigorous model where the equilibrium chemical reaction between functional carboxylate ion groups on the channel wall and protons is taken into account. The modeling reveals that for a highly charged nanochannel, a significant increase in the surface charge density amplifies the ion concentration polarization effect, thus weakening the effective salinity ratio across the channel and undermining the osmotic power generated.
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- Jyh-Ping Hsu
- Department of Chemical Engineering , National Taiwan University of Science and Technology , Taipei 10607 , Taiwan
- Department of Chemical Engineering , National Taiwan University , Taipei 10617 , Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , National Taiwan University , Taipei 10617 , Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , National Taiwan University of Science and Technology , Taipei 10607 , Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering , Tamkang University , New Taipei City 25137 , Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , National Taiwan University of Science and Technology , Taipei 10607 , Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , National Taiwan University of Science and Technology , Taipei 10607 , Taiwan
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Guo Y, Huang H, Li Z, Wang X, Li P, Deng Z, Peng X. Sulfonated Sub-Nanochannels in a Robust MOF Membrane: Harvesting Salinity Gradient Power. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:35496-35500. [PMID: 31469536 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b13617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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We developed a robust, crack-free ultrathin zeolite- imidazole framework (ZIF-8) membrane in-built with a sulfonate-ion-containing polymer (ZIFHep) via a vapor-assisted in situ conversion process. The sulfonated sub-nanochannels of the ZIFHep membrane afforded a rapid and selective transport of Li+ over counteranions and other alkali ions due to electrostatic repulsion and optimal transport kinetics of cation-sulfonate ion pairs. A salinity gradient power generator (SGPG) was built by using the ZIFHep membrane as a cell separator coupled with a pair of Ag/AgCl porous membrane electrodes. At a salinity gradient of 105, such a power generator presented a significantly decreased internal resistance (25.6 Ω), three-order of magnitude lower than that reported previously, and an output power as high as 9.03 μW.
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- Yi Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Zheda Road 38 , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Engineering , The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo , Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656 , Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Zheda Road 38 , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Zheda Road 38 , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Zheda Road 38 , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Zheda Road 38 , Hangzhou 310027 , China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Laser Engineering, College of Optoelectronic Engineering , Shenzhen University , Nanhai Road, 3688 , Shenzhen 518060 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Zheda Road 38 , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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Li Z, Guo Y, Wang X, Li P, Ying W, Chen D, Ma X, Deng Z, Peng X. Simultaneous Recovery of Metal Ions and Electricity Harvesting via K-Carrageenan@ZIF-8 Membrane. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:34039-34045. [PMID: 31441634 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b12501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The spent lithium-ion batteries contain significant amounts of valuable metals such as lithium and cobalt. However, how to effectively recover these valuable metals and minimize environmental pollution simultaneously is still a challenge. In this work, a natural biopolymer K-Carrageenan is introduced into a stable metal-organic framework ZIF-8 to form a composite (KCZ) membrane for selectively separating Li+ from Co2+ and simultaneously harvesting the concentration gradient energy efficiently. The prepared KCZ membrane shows an Li+ ionic conductivity of up to 1.70 × 10-5 S cm-1, 5 orders of magnitude higher than 1.1 × 10-10 S cm-1 for pristine ZIF-8, with an Li+ flux of 0.342 mol m-2 h-1 and a selectivity of about 8.29 for Li+ over Co2+. Moreover, this asymmetric KCZ/anodic alumina oxide membrane exhibits a good output power of up to 3.54 μW when employed as a concentration-gradient energy-harvesting device during the separation process. Hence, the KCZ membrane shows great potential in application for advanced separation and simultaneous concentration gradient energy harvesting.
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- Zhuoyi Li
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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Wu Y, Yang G, Lin M, Kong X, Mi L, Liu S, Chen G, Tian Y, Jiang L. Continuously Tunable Ion Rectification and Conductance in Submicrochannels Stemming from Thermoresponsive Polymer Self‐Assembly. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019; 58:12481-12485. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201906360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Yafeng Wu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSoutheast University Nanjing 211189 China
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- Fudan UniversityState Key Lab Mol Engn Polymers Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
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- Fudan UniversityState Key Lab Mol Engn Polymers Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)Key Laboratory of Organic SolidsInstitute of ChemistryChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSoutheast University Nanjing 211189 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSoutheast University Nanjing 211189 China
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- Fudan UniversityState Key Lab Mol Engn Polymers Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)Key Laboratory of Organic SolidsInstitute of ChemistryChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)Key Laboratory of Organic SolidsInstitute of ChemistryChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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