Gating of responsive multiple nanochannels by ultra-low concentration of saccharides

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Feb 11;51(12):2444-6. doi: 10.1039/c4cc09723h.

Abstract

We report a saccharide recognition system by modifying responsive copolymers on the solid-based multiple nanochannels. The ion transport through nanochannels can be regulated by ultra-low concentration of saccharides, which can switch nanochannels between the "on" and "off" states.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum Oxide / chemistry
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Porosity
  • Thiourea / chemistry

Substances

  • Polymers
  • Thiourea
  • Aluminum Oxide