Researchers have created graphene-based membranes that mimic the chemical gating effect in biological membranes, achieving record ion selectivity (>10,000) between monovalent and bivalent metal ions ...

Researchers designed a graphene oxide-based membrane that can release silver ions slowly and precisely over time.

University of Wyoming researchers have published a comprehensive overview of established techniques for assessing shale ...

In every living cell, there are membranes, and in every membrane there are proteins, each of which acts as a chemical ...

Concentration polarization of ion-exchange membranes in electrodialysis units limits operational current densities to the underlimiting regime, preventing process intensification by simply increasing ...

Researchers at the National Graphene Institute have developed a new type of antimicrobial coating that could improve hygiene ...

The authors study how apolipoprotein L1 variants impact inflammation and lipid accumulation in macrophages. The findings will be useful for researchers investigating macrophage metabolism and ...

With existing technology, it's a highly energy-intensive process. Scientists develop unique membrane technology that could be key to filtering factory waste: 'Precisely tuned for gas permeability ...

Researchers have engineered ultra-thin ion-selective membranes with sub-2-nanometre channels, enabling more efficient clean energy systems such as flow batteries, osmotic power generators, and ...

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Magnetic resonance imaging, through its sensitivity to ionic environments that modulate membrane potential, enables noninvasive assessment of biological systems.