Abstract
Effect of finite ion size on the transport of a neutral solute across the porous wall of a nanotube is presented in this study. Modified Poisson–Boltzmann equation without the Debye–Huckel approximation is used to determine the potential distribution within the tube. Power law fluid is selected for the study, as its rheology resembles closely to the real-life physiological fluids. The flow within the tube is actuated by the combined effects of pressure and electroosmotic forces. Steady-state solute balance equation is solved by the similarity technique in order to track the solute transport across the tube. The effects of ionic radius, ionic concentration, and flow behavioral index on the length-averaged Sherwood number, permeate flux, and permeate concentration are analyzed. This study will be extremely helpful in predicting the transport characteristics of a neutral solute in real physiological systems and also to fine-tune the performance of microfluidic devices having porous wall.
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