Angstrom-scale fluidic channels are ubiquitous in nature and play an important role in
regulating cellular traffic, signaling, and responding to stimuli. Synthetic angstrom channels …

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 …

Superfast water transport discovered in graphitic nanoconduits, including carbon nanotubes
and graphene nanochannels, implicates crucial applications in separation processes and …

Solar–thermal energy conversion is an economically promising route for power generation,
desalination, and distillation. With the recent introduction of the heat localization concept …

Capillary evaporation in nanoscale conduits is an efficient heat/mass transfer strategy that
has been widely utilized by both nature and mankind. Despite its broad impact, the ultimate …

The conversion of the electrokinetic energy arising from evaporation-induced water flow
through nanoporous materials has great potential for renewable energy production. In this …

Evaporation from nanopores plays an important role in various natural and industrial
processes that require efficient heat and mass transfer. The ultimate performance of …

The transport and phase change of a complex fluid mixture under nanoconfinement is of
fundamental importance in nanoscience, and limits the recovery efficiency from tight oil …

Abstract 2D materials are ideal for nanopores with optimal detection sensitivity and
resolution. Among these, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has gained traction as a less …

Understanding the capillary filling in nanopores is crucial for a broad range of science and
engineering problems. Because of the dominant importance of surface effects at the …