Negative space charge modulated ion transport through PEDOT:PSS hydrogels integrating nanofluidic channels for highly efficient osmotic energy harvesting
Rui Zhu, Peng Sun, Guofeng Cui, Yaoguang Yu, Shaojun Ke, Jie Zhao
Abstract
The exploitation of ion-selective membranes with high power density and low resistance is crucial for harvesting osmotic energy in natural environments.
Topics & Concepts
PEDOT:PSSIonIon transporterMaterials scienceIon channelSelf-healing hydrogelsOsmotic powerMembraneEnergy harvestingCharge (physics)NanotechnologySpace chargeVoltageOptoelectronicsEnergy (signal processing)BiophysicsChemistryElectrical engineeringForward osmosisEngineeringPhysicsPolymer chemistryLayer (electronics)BiologyBiochemistryReverse osmosisQuantum mechanicsReceptorOrganic chemistryElectronNanopore and Nanochannel Transport StudiesSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsMembrane-based Ion Separation Techniques