We study an electrolyte confined in a slab of width W composed of two grounded metallic parallel electrodes. We develop a description of this system in a low coupling regime beyond the mean-field (Poisson-Boltzmann) approximation. There are two ways to model the metallic boundaries: as ideal conductors in which the electric potential is zero, and it does not fluctuate, or as good conductors in ...

Maximal performance during competition is the drive many competitors use to train harder. However, there are several variables that contribute to impair a competitor's performance. These variables work by altering the homeostatic mechanisms within the body. Once homeostasis is altered the competitor's body is no longer optimized to face the stresses of the athletic competition. The environment ...

BACKGROUND Previous surveys of psychological strain in the Naval Service (NS) have shown higher than expected levels of strain when compared to the general population. AIM To repeat the survey last carried out in 2004 and to obtain further information on the nature of the occupational stressors associated with strain. METHODS General Health Questionnaire-12 strain rates and job/life stresso...

Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are among the most promising candidates of high-energy-density devices for advanced energy storage. However, the growth of dendrites greatly hinders the practical applications of LMBs in portable electronics and electric vehicles. Constructing stable and efficient solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is among the most effective strategies to inhibit the dendrite gro...

Background: Disorders of acid-base involve the complex interplay of many organ systems including brain, lungs, kidney, and liver. Compensations for acid-base disturbances within the brain are more complete, while limitations of compensations are more apparent for most systemic disorders. However, some of the limitations on compensations are necessary to survival, in that preservation of oxygena...

INTRODUCTION Vascular calcification (VC) associated to chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex phenomenon closely related to mineral bone metabolism disorders. Many are the factors implicated, as the drugs used in the treatment of CKD. Some in vitro studies suggest that electrolyte and acid-base disorders induced by hemodialysis (HD) may play a key role in VC. METHODS We analyzed electrolyt...

Background: Disorders of acid-base involve the complex interplay of many organ systems including brain, lungs, kidney, and liver. Compensations for acid-base disturbances within the brain are more complete, while limitations of compensations are more apparent for most systemic disorders. However, some of the limitations on compensations are necessary to survival, in that preservation of oxygena...