How entropy and hydrodynamics cooperate in rectifying particle transport

作者:Martens S*; Schmid G; Straube A V; Schimansky Geier L; Haenggi P
来源:The European Physical Journal - Special Topics, 2013, 222(10): 2453-2463.
DOI:10.1140/epjst/e2013-02029-4

摘要

Using the analytical Fick-Jacobs approximation formalism and extensive Brownian dynamics simulations we study particle transport through two-dimensional periodic channels with triangularly shaped walls. Directed motion is caused by the interplay of constant bias acting along the channel axis and a pressure-driven flow. In particular, we analyze the particle mobility and the effective diffusion coefficient. The mechanisms of entropic rectification is revealed in channels with a broken spatial reflection symmetry in presence of hydrodynamically enforced entropic trapping. Due to the combined action of the forcing and the pressure-driven flow field, efficient rectification with a drastically reduced diffusivity is achieved.

  • 出版日期2013-10