A bidirection-adjustable ionic current rectification system based on a biconical micro-channel

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Oct 25;51(83):15316-9. doi: 10.1039/c5cc05852j. Epub 2015 Sep 4.

Abstract

We developed a simple, cheap and bidirectional ionic current rectification system based on the integration of a biconical micro-channel, working electrode and reference electrode. This system may have potential and realistic future value for studying two-way ionic transport in the cell membrane.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electric Conductivity
  • Electrodes
  • Electrolytes / chemistry
  • Ion Channels / chemistry*
  • Polyethyleneimine / chemistry*
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / chemistry*
  • Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry*
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Electrolytes
  • Ion Channels
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • Water
  • Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
  • Polyethyleneimine