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arxiv: cond-mat/9708223 · v1 · submitted 1997-08-29 · ❄️ cond-mat.soft · cond-mat.stat-mech· q-bio

How fast can fluids squeeze through micro-pores?

classification ❄️ cond-mat.soft cond-mat.stat-mechq-bio
keywords biologicalchannelsflownonlinearporeporesanalyticbehavior
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We use a one dimensional symmetric exclusion model to study pressure and osmosis driven flows through molecular-sized channels, such as biological membrane channels and zeolite pores. Analytic expressions are found for the steady-state flow which show rich nonlinear behavior. We find a maximum in the flow rates depending upon pore radius, pore energetics, reservoir temperature, and driving force. We also present exact mean-field results of transport through pores with internal defects. The interesting nonlinear dependences suggest numerous diagnostic experiments in biological and zeolitic systems which may reveal the features presented.

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