Nanofluidics, from bulk to interfaces

Details Nanofluidics, from bulk to interfaces Nanofluidics, from bulk to interfaces

2009-09-03

arxiv.org/abs/0909.0628v1

Chem. Soc. Rev., vol. 39, 1073 - 1095 (2010)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Soft Condensed Matter

review to be published in Chemical Society Reviews (25 pages)

Scientific paper

10.1039/B909366B

Nanofluidics has emerged recently in the footsteps of microfluidics, following the quest of scale reduction inherent to nanotechnologies. By definition, nanofluidics explores transport phenomena of fluids at the nanometer scales. Why is the nanometer scale specific ? What fluid properties are probed at nanometric scales ? In other words, why 'nanofluidics' deserves its own brand name ? In this critical review, we will explore the vast manifold of length scales emerging for the fluid behavior at the nanoscales, as well as the associated mechanisms and corresponding applications. We will in particular explore the interplay between bulk and interface phenomena. The limit of validity of the continuum approaches will be discussed, as well as the numerous surface induced effects occuring at these scales, from hydrodynamic slippage to the various electro-kinetic phenomena originating from the couplings between hydrodynamics and electrostatics. An enlightening analogy between ion transport in nanochannels and transport in doped semi-conductors will be discussed.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Nanofluidics, from bulk to interfaces does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Nanofluidics, from bulk to interfaces, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Nanofluidics, from bulk to interfaces will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-663815