Mass transport via in-plane nanopores in graphene oxide membranes
arXiv:2201.11886 · doi:10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c01615
Abstract
Angstrom confined solvents in two-dimensional laminates travel through interlayer spacings, gaps between adjacent sheets, and via in plane pores. Among these, experimental access to investigate the mass transport through in plane pores is lacking. Here, we create these nanopores in graphene oxide membranes via ion irradiation with precise control over functional groups, pore size and pore density. Low ion induced pore densities result in mild reduction and increased water permeation for the membranes. Higher pore densities lead to pronounced reduction and complete blockage of pure water however allows permeation of ethanol water mixture due to weakening of hydrogen network. We confirm with simulations, that the attraction of the solvents towards the pores with functional groups and disruption of the angstrom confined hydrogen network is crucial to allow in plane pore transport.
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