Ion current rectification properties of non-Newtonian fluids in conical nanochannels
Lei Tang, Hao Yu, Peng Li, Runxin Liu, Yi Zhou, Jie Li
Abstract
In this study, the ICR properties of non-Newtonian fluids in conical nanochannels are investigated. The results show that both increasing and decreasing power-law index n (with respect to n = 1) have an inhibitory effect on ICR.
Topics & Concepts
RectificationConical surfaceIon currentCurrent (fluid)Ionic bondingNewtonian fluidMaterials scienceMechanicsIonDebye lengthChemistryPower (physics)ThermodynamicsPhysicsComposite materialOrganic chemistryNanopore and Nanochannel Transport StudiesMembrane-based Ion Separation TechniquesGeophysical and Geoelectrical Methods