Anomalous decline of water transport in covalently modified carbon nanotube membranes

作者:Majumder Mainak*; Corry Ben
来源:Chemical communications, 2011, 47(27): 7683-7685.
DOI:10.1039/c1cc11134e

摘要

Carbon nanotube membranes have been shown to rapidly transport liquids; but progressive hydrophilic modification-contrary to expectations-induces a drastic reduction of water flow. Enhanced electrostatic interaction and the disruption of the mechanically smooth graphitic walls is the determinant of this behavior. These results have critical implications in the design of nanofluidic devices.

  • 出版日期2011