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Bioinspired nanochannel technology offers advanced solutions for environmental pollution by enabling selective separation and sensitive sensing of contaminants. This review highlights progress in improving nanochannel performance for cleaner water and resource recovery.

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  • Environmental Science and Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Industrialization causes severe aquatic pollution, threatening ecosystems and human health.
  • Existing remediation methods struggle with selective pollutant removal and resource recovery.
  • Nanochannel technology presents a promising avenue for environmental remediation and monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the recent advancements (past 5 years) in bioinspired nanochannel technology for environmental applications.
  • To explore the integration of nanochannel-based separation and sensing for enhanced environmental remediation.
  • To identify limitations and propose future research directions for nanochannel technology in environmental contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of nanochannels with precise nano/subnano pore sizes and morphologies.
  • Modification of nanochannels with functional elements to enhance performance.
  • Review of separation applications (ions, organic molecules, oil-water) and sensing applications (ions, organic molecules).

Main Results:

  • Bioinspired nanochannels demonstrate significant improvements in selectivity and flux for separation tasks.
  • Enhanced sensitivity and specificity in nanochannel-based sensors for environmental target detection.
  • Progress in addressing limitations related to nanochannel fabrication and functionalization for environmental use.

Conclusions:

  • Bioinspired nanochannel technology is a powerful tool for environmental separation and sensing.
  • Integrating separation and sensing functionalities offers synergistic benefits for real-world applications.
  • Further research into nanochannel design and functionalization is crucial for advancing environmental adaptability.