Malgaretti P, Harting J (2021)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2021
Book Volume: 17
Pages Range: 2062-2070
Journal Issue: 8
DOI: 10.1039/d0sm02045a
We study the dynamics of neutral and charged rods embedded in varying-section channels. By means of systematic approximations, we derive the dependence of the local diffusion coefficient on both the geometry and charge of the rods. This microscopic insight allows us to provide predictions for the permeability of varying-section channels to rods with diverse lengths, aspect ratios and charge. Our analysis shows that the dynamics of charged rods is sensitive to the geometry of the channel and that their transport can be controlled by tuning both the shape of the confining walls and the charge of the rod. Interestingly, we find that the channel permeability does not depend monotonically on the charge of the rod. This opens the possibility of a novel mechanism to separate charged rods.
APA:
Malgaretti, P., & Harting, J. (2021). Transport of neutral and charged nanorods across varying-section channels. Soft Matter, 17(8), 2062-2070. https://doi.org/10.1039/d0sm02045a
MLA:
Malgaretti, Paolo, and Jens Harting. "Transport of neutral and charged nanorods across varying-section channels." Soft Matter 17.8 (2021): 2062-2070.
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