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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Electrochemistry

Background:

  • 2D material-based nanofluidic systems are gaining attention for their unique properties.
  • Integrating adaptive responsiveness and asymmetric ion transport into these systems is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a dual-driven switchable asymmetric ionic transport phenomenon in a graphene oxide-based nanofluidic membrane.
  • To explore the potential applications of such smart nanofluidic devices.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a heterogeneous 2D nanofluidic membrane using graphene oxide.
  • Induction of a charge heterojunction by varying pH or UV irradiation.
  • Measurement of ionic current rectification (ICR) ratios.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a maximum ICR ratio of approximately 56 for pH variation.
  • Achieved a maximum ICR ratio of approximately 140 for UV irradiation.
  • Demonstrated dual-responsiveness to pH and light stimuli.

Conclusions:

  • The developed graphene oxide nanofluidic membrane exhibits switchable asymmetric ionic transport.
  • This provides a universal strategy for applications in chemical sensing, water treatment, and energy conversion.
  • Establishes a platform for advanced quantum ionics biodevices and nanochannel bioreactors.