We derive analytical expressions for the velocity of an insoluble particle near an advancing solidi"cation front when the intermolecular interactions are described by a power-law dependence between the "lm thickness and the undercooling. We predict that the maximum particle velocity, which corresponds to the lowest solidi"cation velocity at which particle trapping occurs, depends inversely on t...

To investigate the sensitivity of muscle velocity recovery cycles (MVRCs) for detecting altered membrane properties in critically ill patients, and to compare this conventional nerve conduction studies (NCS) quantitative electromyography (qEMG). Twenty-four patients with intensive care unit acquired weakness (ICUAW) 34 healthy subjects were prospectively recruited. In addition NCS (median, ulna...