Variations in size, shape and electronic properties of ring-shaped molecules lead to changes in ion-selectivity
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 08:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Selective ion transport is the foundation of water purification technology, as well as underpinning a range of biological effects—such as the function of nerves—and diagnostic technologies that use ion-sensitive electrodes to detect abnormalities in biological fluids. Now A*STAR researchers have invented a new synthetic ion recognition system and found a way to fine-tune the selectivity of the system that will benefit many applications.
