What is permeant?

Permeant is a substance or molecule that can pass through a membrane or barrier. The ability of a substance to permeate is influenced by its size, solubility, charge, and concentration gradient. Permeants can include gases, liquids, and solids, and can traverse through various types of barriers, such as biological membranes, air filters, or chemical separations membranes. The study of permeation is important in various scientific fields, including biophysics, physiology, chromatography, and industrial filtration. Understanding the properties and behavior of permeants can help in the development of improved materials and technologies for efficient separation and purification processes, drug delivery systems, and environmental monitoring applications.