Abstract

Abstract Over the past decade, nanofluidics has undergone significant expansion, propelled by advances in crafting artificial channels at nanometric and sub-nanometric scales with diverse geometries. Central to this domain, two-dimensional capillaries have risen as a pivotal research platform, marked by their angstrom-level precision, unparalleled wall surface smoothness, and clearly defined surface charge states. Their advent has profoundly deepened our understanding of mass transport dynamics, spanning gases, water molecules, and ions, shedding light on the complex interactions among various influencing factors and revealing a range of previously undiscovered physical phenomena. This review delves into the development of 2D capillaries, the principal fluid transport phenomena observed within, and the critical elements that affect these processes. We also touch on a fascinating discovery - the quantum liquid friction seen in water moving over carbon surfaces. In anticipation of future explorations in nanofluidics, we envision a trajectory aimed at emulating the efficiency levels of biological protein channels, setting the stage for a new era of scientific inquiry and technological innovation.

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