Improved Ion Transport in Hydrogel-Based Nanofluidics for Osmotic Energy Conversion
Weipeng Chen, Qianru Zhang, Yongchao Qian, Weiwen Xin, Dezhao Hao, Xiaolu Zhao, Congcong Zhu, Xiang‐Yu Kong, Benzhuo Lu, Lei Jiang, Liping Wen
Abstract
is achieved at a 500-fold salinity gradient. Furthermore, the membrane shows excellent mechanical properties. These values are achievable, which indicates our membrane's huge potential applications in osmotic energy conversion.
Topics & Concepts
NanofluidicsOsmotic powerMembraneEnergy transformationSelf-healing hydrogelsOsmosisMaterials sciencePower densitySemipermeable membraneChemical engineeringNanotechnologyChemistryPower (physics)Forward osmosisThermodynamicsPhysicsPolymer chemistryQuantum mechanicsBiochemistryReverse osmosisEngineeringNanopore and Nanochannel Transport StudiesSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsEnergy Harvesting in Wireless Networks