atomic-scale ion transistor (IMAGE)

The University of Hong Kong

atomic-scale ion transistor

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Schematic of the atomic-scale ion transistor made of graphene channels of 3 angstrom size. The electric potential is applied to mimic the electric charge on the walls of biological channels and enables ion intercalation and permeable ion transport beyond a percolation threshold.

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Yahui Xue

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