Literature review and modeling of the transport of water molecules and ions in aquaporin membranes

• Main Author: Tan, Lily Li Li.
• Other Authors: Jim Chen Chin-Kuang
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Environmental engineering::Water treatment
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/15909
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

In this fast pacing world, it is essential that the people’s demands on water supply are constantly met in order to fulfil human’s need. Aquaporin is a special water channel found in the human cells. Aquaporins specifically allow only water molecules to pass through and no other particles. This proc...