Bio-inspired nano-/micro-channels via supramolecular assembling: From fundamentals to applications

Linsen Yang; Xiang-Yu Kong; Liping Wen

Supramolecular Materials (Dec 2023)

Bio-inspired nano-/micro-channels via supramolecular assembling: From fundamentals to applications

Linsen Yang,
Xiang-Yu Kong,
Liping Wen

Affiliations

Linsen Yang: School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China; Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, PR China; Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
Xiang-Yu Kong: School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China; Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China; School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China; Corresponding authors at: School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China.
Liping Wen: School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China; Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, PR China; Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China; School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China; Corresponding authors at: School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2
p. 100043

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Ion channels play a vital role in regulating the flow of ions across cell membranes to maintain physiological functions. Mimicking this biological process and fabricating artificial nano-/micro-channels with similar functions are expected to solve challenges involving ion transport in fields such as energy, environment, and human health. As a flexible and controllable preparation technology, supramolecular self-assembly is a powerful tool for designing biomimetic channels for specific purposes. Although various artificial channels have been reported, ever-increasing research interest in their application potential call for a bridge between design principles and engineering applications. In this Perspective, we summarized the recent advances in this new field and analyzed the working mechanism based on the grounded theory of supramolecular chemistry and nanofluidic systems. To promote the progress of this field, the opportunities and key challenges in this field for future research and applications are highlighted.

Published in Supramolecular Materials

ISSN: 2667-2405 (Online)
Publisher: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
Country of publisher: China
LCC subjects: Science: Chemistry
Website: https://www.keaipublishing.com/en/journals/supramolecular-materials/

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