membránová

Membránový refers to something related to a membrane. In biology, a membrane is a thin, flexible layer that separates one part of a cell or organism from another. For example, the cell membrane encloses the cell and regulates what enters and leaves. Biological membranes are primarily composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins. These membranes play crucial roles in cell signaling, transport, and maintaining cellular integrity.

In materials science and engineering, a membrane is a selective barrier that allows certain substances to pass through while blocking others. This principle is utilized in various technologies. For instance, reverse osmosis uses a semipermeable membrane to remove salt and other impurities from water, producing purified water. Dialysis membranes are used in medical treatments to filter waste products from the blood of patients with kidney failure. Filtration membranes are also employed in industrial processes for separating solids from liquids or gases. The properties of these artificial membranes, such as pore size and chemical composition, are carefully controlled to achieve specific separation goals. The term "membránový" can therefore describe any component, process, or characteristic associated with these biological or artificial membranes.