Next Generation Dialysis via Exploitation of Novel Fast Diffusion through Nanoscale Pores

Steven Buchsbaum | 22-LW-058

Executive Summary

Our aim is to systematically isolate and develop a mechanistic explanation for a recently discovered nanofluidic phenomenon that enhances diffusive transport through nanoscale pores in a membrane. We will exploit this behavior to produce membranes for kidney dialysis separations that perform significantly better than currently available products.

Publications, Presentations, and Patents

Buchsbaum, Steven F., Melinda L. Jue, April M. Sawvel, Chiatai Chen, Eric R. Meshot, Sei Jin Park, Marissa Wood, Kuang Jen Wu, Camille L. Bilodeau, Fikret Aydin, Tuan Anh Pham, Edmond Y. Lau, and Francesco Fornasiero. 2022. "Fast Diffusive Transport through Carbon Nanotube Pores." Biophysical Journal 121 (3, Supplement 1): 424a-425a. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2021.11.638. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006349521016131.