The next step, Chen said, is to build biomimetic membranes by incorporating natural membrane proteins or other
synthetic water channels such as carbon nanotubes into these sheet matrices.
«Their sub-nanometer size, atomically smooth surfaces and similarity to cellular water transport channels make them exceptionally suited for this purpose, and it is very exciting to make
a synthetic water channel that performs better than nature's own.»
Not exact matches
September 7, 2015
Synthetic proteins help solve structure of the fluoride ion
channel Although present almost everywhere — food, soil, toothpaste and especially tap
water — , the fluoride ion is highly toxic to microorganisms and cells.