Abstract
A new class of valves for membranes is based on the formation of nanobubbles at the pore entrances of carbon nanotube (CNT) membranes. Nanobubble stabilization is achieved by electrochemically etching CNTs into a polymer matrix to form a well that can be reversibly filled. Such valves have applications in flow battery systems where high-energy chemicals can be stored indefinitely.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1500102 |
Journal | Advanced Materials Interfaces |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 9 2015 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
Keywords
- MWCNT membranes
- energy storage
- membranes, nanoscale bubbles
- valves