Photoresponsive Solid Nanochannels Membranes: Design and Applications. Issue 12 (15th December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cheng, Shi‐Qi; Zhang, Si‐Yun; Min, Xue‐Hong; Tao, Ming‐Jie; Han, Xiao‐Le; Sun, Yue; Liu, Yi
• Is Part Of: Small. Volume 18:Issue 12(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2021-12-15
• Subjects: azobenzene -- host–guest chemistry -- nanochannels -- photoresponsive nanochannels -- pillararens; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanoparticles -- Periodicals; Microtechnology -- Periodicals; 620.5
• DOI: 10.1002/smll.202105019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1613-6810

Abstract

Abstract: Light stimuli have notable advantages over other environmental stimuli, such as more precise spatial and temporal regulation, and the ability to serve as an energy source to power the system. In nature, photoresponsive nanochannels are important components of organisms, with examples including the rhodopsin channels in optic nerve cells and photoresponsive protein channels in the photosynthesis system of plants. Inspired by biological channels, scientists have constructed various photoresponsive, smart solid‐state nanochannels membranes for a range of applications. In this review, the methods and applications of photosensitive nanochannels membranes are summarized. The authors believe that this review will inspire researchers to further develop multifunctional artificial nanochannels for applications in the fields of biosensors, stimuli‐responsive smart devices, and nanofluidic devices, among others. Abstract : This review summarizes recent research progress of photosensitive nanochannels membranes, including the design strategies and applications for energy conversion, desalination, and purification of contaminated water, and oil–water separation. The authors anticipate that this review would offer inspirations on the construction of multifunctional artificial nanochannels and facilitate the creative aspects of understanding the principle of photoresponsive nanochannels in living systems.