Mathematical modeling and simulation of nanopore blocking by precipitation

M-T Wolfram, M Burger, Z S Siwy

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Abstract

High surface charges of polymer pore walls and applied electric fields can lead to the formation and subsequent dissolution of precipitates in nanopores. These precipitates block the pore, leading to current fluctuations. We present an extended Poisson-Nernst-Planck system which includes chemical reactions of precipitation and dissolution. We discuss the mathematical modeling and present 2D numerical simulations. © 2010 IOP Publishing Ltd.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)454101
JournalJournal of Physics: Condensed Matter
Volume22
Issue number45
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 29 2010
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01
Acknowledged KAUST grant number(s): KUK-I1-007-43
Acknowledgements: MB has been supported by the Volkswagen Stiftung, Grant No. I/83-928. MTW has been supported by Award No. KUK-I1-007-43, made by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). ZS was supported by the National Science Foundation (CMMI 0825661). The authors thank R S Eisenberg (Rush Medical University) for useful and stimulating discussions.
This publication acknowledges KAUST support, but has no KAUST affiliated authors.

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