Confined fluids and electrolyte solutions in nanopores exhibit rich and surprising physics
and chemistry that impact the mass transport and energy efficiency in many important …

In this Focus Review, we put the spotlight on very recent insights into the fascinating world of
wet chemistry in the realm offered by nanoconfinement of water in mechanically rather rigid …

Fine-tuned ion transport across nanoscale pores is key to many biological processes,
including neurotransmission. Recent advances have enabled the confinement of water and …

Selective solvent and solute transport across nanopores is fundamental to membrane
separations, yet it remains poorly understood, especially for non-aqueous systems. Here, we …

The flow of water in carbon nanochannels has defied understanding thus far, with
accumulating experimental evidence for ultra-low friction, exceptionally high water flow rates …

Recent advances in nanofluidics have enabled the confinement of water down to a single
molecular layer. Such monolayer electrolytes show promise in achieving bioinspired …

Carbon has emerged as a unique material in nanofluidics, with reports of fast water
transport, molecular ion separation and efficient osmotic energy conversion. Many of these …

From the stability of colloidal suspensions to the charging of electrodes, electric double
layers play a pivotal role in aqueous systems. The interactions between interfaces, water …

Small-diameter carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have outstanding mass-transport properties,
especially enhanced water flow. Here, we report on water transport through the first …

The pursuit, toward transport efficiency, is significantly necessary for energy conversion,
water filtration. However, structure design, aiming at further enhancing nanoconfined water …