Scientists create slippery nanopores that supercharge blue energy

Scientists create slippery nanopores that supercharge blue energy A lipid-coated nanopore membrane could supercharge “blue energy,” boosting power from mixing salt and fresh water by up to threefold. - Date: - March 9, 2026 - Source: - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne - Summary: - Scientists have found a way to significantly boost “blue energy,” which generates electricity from the mixing of saltwater and freshwater. By coating nanopores with lipid molecules that create a...