Room temperature flashing ratcheting in nano-channels

DOI10.1016/J.PHYSA.2023.128889arXiv2106.08578OpenAlexW4376649105MaRDI QIDQ6156472FDOQ6156472

Authors: Aakash, A. Bhattacharyay 

Publication date: 13 June 2023

Published in: Physica A (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: We consider the surface-induced ratcheting transport of particles in nano-channels, particularly at room temperature. We show that at room temperature it is possible to achieve ratcheting of about 10 nm size particles in a nano-channel of about 100 nm width. The typical ratcheting velocity in such a case could be of the order of a few hundred nano-meter when the surface undulations are of a wavelength of a few hundred nano-meter and of the amplitude of a few tens of nano-meter. At room temperature, the viscosity of the fluid enabling such transport in the nano-channels comes out to be that of water. We show here a considerably large effect under realistic conditions which could be used for application in efficient filtration of particles and probably are in use in biological systems which typically work at room temperature.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2106.08578

zbMATH Keywords

microfluidicsstatistical mechanicsbiophysicsnanofluidicssoft matter physicsnanotransport

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Statistical mechanics, structure of matter (82-XX)

Cites Work

• Micro- and nanoscale fluid mechanics. Transport in microfluidic devices
• Optimal modulation of a Brownian ratchet and enhanced sensitivity to a weak external force

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