Scaling for rectification of bipolar nanopores as a function of a modified Dukhin number: the case of 1:1 electrolytes

• Published in: Molecular simulation Vol. 48; no. 1; pp. 43 - 56
• Main Authors: Fertig, Dávid, Sarkadi, Zsófia, Valiskó, Mónika, Boda, Dezső
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 02.01.2022
• Subjects: Dukhin number; nanopores; Nernst-Planck; rectification; Scaling

The scaling behaviour for the rectification of bipolar nanopores is studied using the Nernst-Planck equation coupled to the Local Equilibrium Monte Carlo method. The bipolar nanopore's wall carries σ and surface charge densities in its two half regions axially. Scaling means that the device fun...