Knudsen diffusion has a wide range of applications in nanotechnology, including:
Gas separation: Nanoporous membranes can be designed to selectively permeate certain gases based on their molecular weights and sizes. Catalysis: Knudsen diffusion can influence the rate of chemical reactions within nanoporous catalysts. Drug delivery: Nanoporous materials can control the release rate of drugs by leveraging Knudsen diffusion principles. Sensors: Gas sensors at the nanoscale can be designed to detect specific molecules based on their diffusion characteristics.
