Selfsealing

Nanotechnology

Self-sealing, Atomic Thin Dialysis Membranes: Proteins convert leaks into filtration benefits

Graphical abstract. Credit: Nano Letter (2024). doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c04706 The Vanderbilt-led research team has made a major breakthrough in the development of advanced dialysis membranes using atomically thin materials such as graphene. These innovative membranes, called nanoporous atomic thin films (NATMs), utilize protein-enabled sealing mechanisms to maintain high efficiency in filtration of small molecules while minimizing protein loss. Addressing important issues.…