Unveiling a New Path to Cooling
Schematic illustration depicting nanopore cooling by charge-selective ion transport. Credit: 2023 Tsutsui et al., Peltier cooling for thermal management in nanofluidic devices, Device, editedA groundbreaking study by Japanese researchers demonstrates cooling via a nanopore, revolutionizing temperature control in microfluidic systems and enhancing understanding of cellular ion channels.Have you ever wondered how water boils in an electric kettle? Most people may think electricity simply heats up the metal coil inside the…