Here, we present
a comprehensive study of self-driven
flow dynamics
at the liquid–gas interface within nanofluidic pores in the
absence of external driving forces. The investigation focuses on the
Rayleigh–Taylor instability phenomena that occur in sub-100
nm scale fluidic pores interfacing between 2 μm scale water
and air reservoir. We obtain a flow velocity equation, and we validate
it using simulations, concentrating on the mass transfer efficiency
of these flow structures. Furthermore, we introduce the concept—“active
solid-state nanopore”—that exhibits a self-driven flow
switching behavior, transitioning between active and passive states
without the need for mechanical components. We found a unique state
of chaos at the nanoscale resembling the chaotic motion of fluid.
This study contributes to the preliminary understanding of fluid dynamics
at the classical–quantum interface. Implications of self-driven
nanofluidics extend across diverse fields from biosensing and healthcare
applications to advancing net-zero sustainable energy production and
contributing to the fundamental understanding of fluid dynamics in
confined spaces.