Bioinspired smart asymmetric nanochannel membranes (BSANM) have been explored
extensively to achieve the delicate ionic transport functions comparable to those of living …

Salinity gradient power (SGP) has been identified as a promising renewable energy source.
Reverse electrodialysis (RED) and pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) are two membrane …

Nanopores and nanochannels are ubiquitous, from biological systems to various artificial
materials. Taking advantage of size confinement and tailoring the interior components …

Soft ionic conductors have enabled stretchable and transparent devices, but liquids in such
devices tend to leak and evaporate. In this study, we demonstrate diodes and transistors …

Mimicking cellular transport mechanisms to make solid-state smart nanochannels has long
been of great interest for their diverse applications, but it poses a critical synthetic challenge …

The osmotic energy existing in fluids is recognized as a promising “blue” energy source that
can help solve the global issues of energy shortage and environmental pollution. Recently …

Bio-inspired polymeric nanochannel (also referred as nanopore)-based biosensors have
attracted considerable attention on account of their controllable channel size and shape …

Nonporous materials have nano-sized pores. High specific surface area and size and shape
selectivity (size and shape Selectivity) are the most important features of these materials that …

Experiments have shown that the conductance of conical channels, filled with an aqueous
electrolyte, can strongly depend on the history of the applied voltage. These channels hence …

Engineered asymmetric membranes for intelligent molecular and ionic transport control at
the nanoscale have gained significant attention and offer prospects for broad application in …