Like biological channels, graphene pores are selective for certain types of ions

Monday, October 5, 2015 - 12:00 in Physics & Chemistry

The surface of a single cell contains hundreds of tiny pores, or ion channels, each of which is a portal for specific ions. Ion channels are typically about 1 nanometer wide; by maintaining the right balance of ions, they keep cells healthy and stable.

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