Journal
SMALL METHODS
Volume 6, Issue 4, Pages -Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202101255
Keywords
applications; bio-inspired nanochannels; fabrications; ion transport; materials; simulations
Funding
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [21802082, 22101155]
- China Postdoctoral Science Foundation [2021M691918, 2021TQ0191]
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This review summarizes the basic fabrication principles, functional materials, and diverse applications of both biological and artificial nanochannels. It also discusses the theoretical insights into transport mechanisms and structure-function relationships, as well as the potential improvement through computer-guided strategy in designing more efficient devices. Furthermore, it states the remaining challenges and perspectives for developments in this inspiring research field.
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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