Enhanced Stability and Controllability of an Ionic Diode Based on Funnel‐Shaped Nanochannels with an Extended Critical Region

Abstract

The enhanced stability and controllability of an ionic diode system based on funnel-shaped nanochannels with a much longer critical region is reported. The polarity of ion transport switching from anion/cation-selective to ambipolar can be controlled by tuning the length and charge of the critical region. This nanofluidic structure anticipates potential applications in single-molecule biosensing, water resource monitoring, and healthcare.