Evaporation, pervaporation, and forward osmosis are processes leading to a mass transfer
of solvent across an interface: gas/liquid for evaporation and solid/liquid (membrane) for …

The transport of fluid and ions in nano/molecular confinements is the governing physics of a
myriad of embodiments in nature and technology including human physiology, plants …

Pit membranes in bordered pits of tracheary elements of angiosperm xylem represent
primary cell walls that undergo structural and chemical modifications, not only during cell …

Drying plays a central role in various fabrication processes and applications of functional
nanoporous materials, most prominently in relation to energy storage and conversion …

Predicting the diffusion coefficient of fluids under nanoconfinement is important for many
applications including the extraction of shale gas from kerogen and product turnover in …

In chronic wound management, efficacious handling of exudate and bacterial infections
stands as a paramount challenge. Here a novel biomimetic fabric, inspired by the natural …

The transpiration cycle in trees is powered by a negative water potential generated within
the leaves, which pumps water up a dense array of xylem conduits. Synthetic trees can …

Synthetic trees mimic the transpiration cycle of natural trees by connecting a reservoir and
conduits to wetted nanopores that exhibit a negative Laplace pressure during evaporation …

As organs of photosynthesis, leaves are of vital importance for plants and a source of
inspiration for biomimetic developments. Leaves are composed of interconnected functional …

Seawater and brackish water desalination provides a viable alternative to clean water
supply for regions lacking fresh water sources or facing severe droughts. Current …