Nature Energy, Published online: 06 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41560-026-01997-9 Salinity gradients can be converted into electrical energy via charge-selective membranes, yet controlling the solid–liquid interfacial properties at the nanometre scale remains a key challenge. Now, highly charged nanopores coated with a lipid bilayer are shown to enable hydration lubrication, enhancing ion transport, selectivity and osmotic power generation.
Nature Energy, Published online: 06 March 2026;
doi:10.1038/s41560-026-01997-9
Salinity gradients can be converted into electrical energy via charge-selective membranes, yet controlling the solid–liquid interfacial properties at the nanometre scale remains a key challenge. Now, highly charged nanopores coated with a lipid bilayer are shown to enable hydration lubrication, enhancing ion transport, selectivity and osmotic power generation.
— Source: Nature Energy (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-026-01997-9)