Abstract
The unique geometry and internal structure of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) give rise to newly discovered phenomena of the ultraefficient transport of water through these ultra-narrow molecular pipes. Water transport in nanometer-size nanotube pores is orders of magnitude faster than transport in other pores of comparable size. We discuss the basic physical principles of the ultraefficient transport in CNTs, the fabrication of CNT membranes, and their nanofiltration and ion exclusion properties. A rare combination of transport efficiency and selectivity makes CNT membranes a highly promising technological platform for the next-generation desalination and water purification technologies. This chapter discusses the potential of these applications for improving water quality.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Nanotechnology Applications for Clean Water |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 77-93 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780815515784 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Nanofluidic Carbon Nanotube Membranes : Applications for Water Purification and Desalination. / Bakajin, Olgica; Noy, Aleksandr; Fornasiero, Francesco; Grigoropoulos, Costas P.; Holt, Jason K.; In, Jung Bin; Kim, Sangil; Park, Hyung Gyu.
Nanotechnology Applications for Clean Water. Elsevier Inc., 2009. p. 77-93.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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AU - Bakajin, Olgica
AU - Noy, Aleksandr
AU - Fornasiero, Francesco
AU - Grigoropoulos, Costas P.
AU - Holt, Jason K.
AU - In, Jung Bin
AU - Kim, Sangil
AU - Park, Hyung Gyu
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
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AB - The unique geometry and internal structure of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) give rise to newly discovered phenomena of the ultraefficient transport of water through these ultra-narrow molecular pipes. Water transport in nanometer-size nanotube pores is orders of magnitude faster than transport in other pores of comparable size. We discuss the basic physical principles of the ultraefficient transport in CNTs, the fabrication of CNT membranes, and their nanofiltration and ion exclusion properties. A rare combination of transport efficiency and selectivity makes CNT membranes a highly promising technological platform for the next-generation desalination and water purification technologies. This chapter discusses the potential of these applications for improving water quality.
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