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Faradaic deionization (FDI) is an emerging and promising electrochemical technology for stable and efficient water desalination. Battery-type energy storage materials applied in FDI have demonstrated to achieve higher salt removal capacities than carbon-based conventional capacitive deionization (CDI) systems. However, most of the reported FDI systems are based on inorganic intercalation compounds that lack cost, safety and sustainability benefits, thereby curtailing the development of a feasible FDI cell. In this work, we introduce an all-polymer rocking chair practical FDI cell, with a symmetric system composed by a redox-active naphthalene-polyimide (named as PNDIE) buckypaper organic electrodes. First, electrochemical performance of PNDIE in 0.05 M NaCl under open-air conditions is evaluated in both three-electrode half- and symmetric FDI full-cell using typical lab-scale electrode dimensions (1.6 mgPNDIE; 0.78 cm2), revealing promising specific capacity (115 mAh g-1) and excellent cycle stability for full-cell experiments (77 % capacity retention over 1000 cycles). Then, all-polymer rocking chair FDI flow cell was constructed with practical PNDIE electrodes (92.2 mgPNDIE; 9.6 cm2) that delivered large desalination capacity (155.4 mg g-1 at 0.01 A g-1) and high salt removal rate and productivity (3.42 mg g-1 min-1 at 0.04 A g-1 and 62 L h-1 m-2, respectively). In addition, long-term stability (23 days) experiments revealed salt adsorption capacity (SAC) retention values over 95% after 100 cycles. The overall electrochemical and deionization performances of the reported technology is far superior than the state-of-the-art CDI and FDI techniques, making it a competitive choice for robust and sustainable “water-energy” electrochemical applications.

Soil salinization poses a significant challenge to agricultural activities. To address this, the agricultural industry seeks an irrigation water solution that reduces both ionic conductivity and sodium adsorption rate (SAR), thereby diminishing the risks of soil sodification and fostering sustainable crop production. Capacitive deionization (CDI) is an attractive electrochemical technology to advance this search. Recently, a one-dimensional transient CDI model unveiled a capacitive ion-exchange mechanism presenting the potential to adjust the treated water composition by modifying monovalent and divalent cation concentrations, thereby influencing the SAR index. This behavior would be achieved by using electrodes rich in surface functional groups able to efficiently capture divalent cations during conditioning and releasing them during charging while capturing monovalent ions. Beyond the theoretical modelling, the current experimental research demonstrates, for the first time, the effectiveness of the capacitive ion-exchange mechanism in a CDI pilot plant using real water samples spiked with solutions containing specific mono and divalent ions. Electrosorption experiments and computational modeling, specifically Density-Functional Theory (DFT), were used along with the analysis of the surface functional groups present in the electrodes to describe the capacitive ion-exchange phenomenon and validate the steps involved on it, highlighting the conditioning as a critical step. Various operational and flow modes confirm the versatility of CDI technology, achieving separation factors (RMg/Na) of 5–6 in batch, raising production from 0.5 to 0.8 L m−2 h−1 (batch) to 8.0–8.1 L m−2 h−1 when using single pass although reducing RMg/Na to 2. The reliability of the CDI technology in reducing SAR was also successfully tested with different influent compositions, including magnesium and calcium. Finally, the robustness of the capacitive ion-exchange mechanism was validated by a seco

Propósito de la revisión: ante la necesidad de realizar una facoemulsificación, una cirugía filtrante o la combinación de ambas, pueden plantearse dudas sobre la conveniencia de mantener determinados fármacos antiglaucomatosos. El objetivo del presente trabajo es unificar criterios que puedan orientar la práctica clínica diaria y que permitan desarrollar algoritmos de actuación en el preoperatorio y el postoperatorio de la cirugía filtrante o de catarata. Protocolos propuestos: en el preoperatorio de la cirugía de catarata, el uso de antiinflamatorios no esteroideos queda a criterio del cirujano, recomendándose el formato de monodosis. Se plantea la suspensión de las prostaglandinas unos días antes de la cirugía. Los fármacos sin conservantes favorecen la mejor recuperación de la superficie ocular (SO) tras la cirugía de catarata. Una vez eliminados todos los aspectos modificadores de la presión intraocular (PIO), se debe reevaluar la PIO basal, prefiriendo los fármacos hipotensores sin conservantes, en caso de necesitarlos. La utilización de hipotensores oculares y corticoides libres de conservantes en el preoperatorio de la cirugía de glaucoma reduce el riesgo de fracaso quirúrgico. Se recomienda interrumpir las prostaglandinas. En el postoperatorio de la cirugía de glaucoma los corticoides constituyen el tratamiento antiinflamatorio de elección, siendo preferibles aquellos libres de conservantes. Al reintroducir un tratamiento antiglaucomatoso, se deben evitar los conservantes para no potenciar la cicatrización. Conclusiones: el presente protocolo de consenso persigue la unificación de las pautas de actuación con el fin de disminuir la incidencia de acontecimientos adversos y maximizar el resultado quirúrgico., Review's aim: When a phacoemulsification, a filtration surgery or a combined surgery are necessary, questions about the convenience of continuing certain antiglaucomatous drugs could appear. The aim of this review article is to unify criteria that will guide daily clinical practice and including the developing algorithms of action in the preoperative and postoperative periods of filtration surgery and/or cataract surgery. Proposed protocols: In the preoperative period of cataract surgery, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is at the discretion of the surgeon, with the monodose presentation being recommended. The suspension of prostaglandines a fewdays before the surgery should be considered. Preservative-free drugs ensure a better recovery of the ocular surface (OS) after cataract surgery. Once all modifying factors of the intraocular pressure (IOP) have been removed, baseline IOP should be evaluated again, choosing preservative-free antiglaucomatous drugs when needed. The use of preservative-free ocular antihypertensive drugs and steroids in the preoperative period of glaucoma surgery reduces the risk of surgical failure. The interruption of prostaglandines is recommended. In the postoperative period of glaucoma surgery, steroids are the anti-inflammatory treatment of choice, the preservative-free ones being preferred. When reintroducing antiglaucomatous treatment, preservatives should be avoided to prevent scarring. The appropriate perioperative management of patients with glaucoma is essential to obtain a correct control of IOP, improve the situation of the OS, prevent complications and improve the result of the filtration surgery and cataract surgery. Conclusions: this protocol aims to unify the different lines of action in order to decrease the incidence of adverse events and maximize the surgical outcome., Unidad Docente de Inmunología, Oftalmología y ORL, Fac. de Óptica y Optometría, TRUE, pub

2023 Acuerdos transformativos CRUE, Faradaic deionization (FDI) is an emerging water treatment technology based on electrodes able to remove ionic species from water by charge transfer reactions. It is a young and promising technology that has attracted much attention due to its large capacity to store ions and the high selectivity of the faradaic electrode materials. This study reviews published papers on FDI from different angles: data mining, bibliometric and machine learning. Metrics such as annual growth rate, most important journals, relevant authors, collaborations maps, sentiment and subjectivity analysis, similarity and clustering analysis were performed. The results indicated that the strong interest in FDI really started in 2016, China is the most active country in FDI, and Desalination is the most important journal publishing FDI articles. The word cloud method showed that the most preferred adopted words are deionization, capacitive, electrode, material. Sentiment analysis results indicated that most of the researchers are optimistic about FDI technology. The title similarity method revealed that FDI researchers were successful in proposing unique and appropriate titles. The clustering approach stressed that FDI literature is concentrated on electrode material production, desalination application, lithium recovery and comparison with CDI., Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Comunidad de Madrid, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Depto. de Estructura de la Materia, Física Térmica y Electrónica, Fac. de Ciencias Físicas, TRUE, pub

Today’s society relies on energy storage on a day-to-day basis, e.g. match energy production and demand from renewable sources, power a variety of electronics, and enable emerging technologies. As a result, a vast range of energy storage technologies has emerged in the last decades. Among them, rechargeable Zn–Air batteries have held great promises for a long time. However, the severe challenges related to the reversible O2 reactions and poor cyclability at the positive and negative electrodes, respectively, have severely hindered the success of this technology. Herein, electrically-conducting and semi-flowable Zn semi-solid electrodes are proposed to revive the appealing concept of a mechanically–rechargeable alkaline Zn–Air battery, in which the spent negative electrodes are easily substituted at the end of the discharge process (refillable primary battery). In this proof-of-concept study energy densities of ca. 1500 Wh L− 1 (1350 Ah L− 1 electrode and utilization rate of 85%) are achieved thanks to the compromised flowability of the proposed Zn semi-solid electrodes. In this way, semi-solid Zn electrodes become a type of green energy carrier having intrinsic advantages over gas and liquid fuels. Zn semi-flowable electrode can be generated elsewhere using renewable sources, easily stored, transported, and used to produce electricity., The project leading to these results has received funding from “la Caixa” Foundation, under agreement LCF/PR/PR18/51130007” and the Spanish Government through the Research Challenges Programme (Grant RTI2018-099228-A-I00). E.V. thanks the MINECO for the financial support (RYC2018-026086-I).

Demand of lithium is expected to increase drastically in coming years driven by the market penetration of electric vehicles powered by Li-ion batteries, which will require faster and more efficient Li extraction technologies than conventional ones (evaporation in brines). The Electrochemical Ion Pumping Cell (EIPC) technology based on the use of Faradaic materials is one of the most promising approaches. However, its relatively short lifespan prevents its commercial deployment. Herein, a new EIPC concept based on the use of semi-solid electrodes is proposed for the first time, which takes advantage of the rheological characteristics of semi-solid electrodes that enable simple and cheap regeneration of the Regenerative Electrochemical Ion Pumping Cell (REIPC) systems after reaching its end-of-life. A proof-of-concept for REIPC is accomplished by simple replacement of the semi-solid electrode demonstrating a remarkable electrochemical performance (e.g. 99.87%cycle− 1 , 99.98%h− 1 , 3–4 mAh cm− 2 ) along with a competitive ion separation (e.g. 16.2 mgLi⋅gNiHCF− 1 , 4 gLi m− 2 and 15.6 Wh⋅mol− 1 ). The use of semisolid electrode offers other unique features such as a significant cost reduction of 95% for every regeneration regarding conventional EIPC, proving that REIPC concept successfully addresses the issues associated to the sustainability and recyclability of the conventional EIPC's for lithium capturing., J.J. Lado acknowledges Comunidad de Madrid for the postdoctoral fellowship as part of the Young Talent Attraction Program (2020-T1/ AMB-19799). E. Ventosa acknowledges the financial support by the Spanish Government through the Research Challenges Programme (Grant RTI2018- 099228-A-I00), Ramon y Cajal Programme (RYC2018-026086-I) as well as “la Caixa” Foundation (LCF/PR/PR18/51130007).

Aqueous all-polymer batteries (AqPBs) are foreseen as promising solutions for safe, sustainable, and high-performance energy storage applications. Nevertheless, their development is still challenging as it demands precise optimization of both electrodes and the electrolyte composition to be able to sustain a stable redox activity, while delivering an optimal voltage output. Herein, we report AqPBs based on a poly(imide) (PI) anode and poly(catechol) (PC) cathode that exhibit tunable cell voltage depending on the salt used in the aqueous electrolyte, i.e., 0.58, 0.74, 0.89, and 0.95 V, respectively, when Li+, Zn2+, Al3+, and Li+/H+ were utilized as charge carriers. The PI-PC full-cell delivers the best rate performance (a sub-second charge/discharge) and cycling stability (80% capacity retention over 1000 cycles at 5 A g(-1)) in Li+. Furthermore, a maximum energy/power density of 80.6 W h kg(anode+cathode)(-1)/348 kW kg(anode+cathode)(-1) is achieved in Li+/H+, superior to most of the previously reported AqPBs.

This article collects and identifies the addition of certain mineral additives most frequently used in the construction industry as modifiers of concrete during its fresh and hardened state, most of which are used as a partial replacement for cement. Currently researchers seek to optimize the properties of the design of mixtures depending on the use for which they are conceived, as well as that it is economically feasible and respectful with the environment. 50 articles indexed between 2010 and 2021 distributed in the following databases were reviewed: 37 articles from Scopus, 10 articles from ScienceDirect, 2 articles from Springer and 1 article from SciELO. The additives under study are granulated blast furnace slag (EAHG), fly ash (CV), silica fume (HS), rice husk ash (CCA). Most of them present a considerable improvement in their mechanical characteristics of traction, resistance to compression and modulus of elasticity. The addition of CV improves the mix of the design during its fresh state, the CCA during its hardened state and the best resistances for the HS; However, the EAHG turns out to meet almost all expectations in a higher percentage and likewise, together with the CCA, they are potentially competitive, El presente artículo recopila e identifica la adición de ciertos aditivos minerales de uso más frecuente en la industria de la construcción como modificadores del concreto durante su estado fresco y endurecido, los cuales en su mayoría son usados como remplazo parcial del cemento. Actualmente los investigadores buscan optimizar las propiedades del diseño de mezclas dependiendo al uso por el cual son concebidas, así mismo que sea factible económicamente y respetuoso con el medio ambiente. Se revisaron 50 artículos indexados entre los años 2010 y 2021 distribuidos en las siguientes bases de datos: 37 artículos de Scopus, 10 artículos de ScienceDirect, 2 artículos de Springer y 1 artículo de SciELO. Los aditivos en estudio son escoria de alto horno granulada (EAHG), cenizas volantes (CV), humo de sílice (HS), ceniza de cascarilla de arroz (CCA). En su mayoría presentan una mejora considerable en sus características mecánicas de tracción, resistencia a la compresión y módulo de elasticidad. La adición de CV mejora en la mezcla del diseño durante su estado fresco, la CCA durante su estado endurecido y las mejores resistencias para el HS; sin embargo, la EAHG resulta cumplir con casi todas las expectativas en mayor porcentaje y así mismo junto con la CCA, son potencialmente competitivos.

Aqueous all-polymer batteries (AqPBs) are foreseen as promising solutions for safe, sustainable, and high-performance energy storage applications. Nevertheless, their development is still challenging as it demands precise optimization of both electrodes and the electrolyte composition to be able to sustain a stable redox activity, while delivering an optimal voltage output. Herein, we report AqPBs based on a poly(imide) (PI) anode and poly(catechol) (PC) cathode that exhibit tunable cell voltage depending on the salt used in the aqueous electrolyte, i.e., 0.58, 0.74, 0.89, and 0.95 V, respectively, when Li+, Zn2+, Al3+, and Li+/H+ were utilized as charge carriers. The PI-PC full-cell delivers the best rate performance (a sub-second charge/discharge) and cycling stability (80% capacity retention over 1000 cycles at 5 A g(-1)) in Li+. Furthermore, a maximum energy/power density of 80.6 W h kg(anode+cathode)(-1)/348 kW kg(anode+cathode)(-1) is achieved in Li+/H+, superior to most of the previously reported AqPBs.

This article collects and identifies the addition of certain mineral additives most frequently used in the construction industry as modifiers of concrete during its fresh and hardened state, most of which are used as a partial replacement for cement. Currently researchers seek to optimize the properties of the design of mixtures depending on the use for which they are conceived, as well as that it is economically feasible and respectful with the environment. 50 articles indexed between 2010 and 2021 distributed in the following databases were reviewed: 37 articles from Scopus, 10 articles from ScienceDirect, 2 articles from Springer and 1 article from SciELO. The additives under study are granulated blast furnace slag (EAHG), fly ash (CV), silica fume (HS), rice husk ash (CCA). Most of them present a considerable improvement in their mechanical characteristics of traction, resistance to compression and modulus of elasticity. The addition of CV improves the mix of the design during its fresh state, the CCA during its hardened state and the best resistances for the HS; However, the EAHG turns out to meet almost all expectations in a higher percentage and likewise, together with the CCA, they are potentially competitive, El presente artículo recopila e identifica la adición de ciertos aditivos minerales de uso más frecuente en la industria de la construcción como modificadores del concreto durante su estado fresco y endurecido, los cuales en su mayoría son usados como remplazo parcial del cemento. Actualmente los investigadores buscan optimizar las propiedades del diseño de mezclas dependiendo al uso por el cual son concebidas, así mismo que sea factible económicamente y respetuoso con el medio ambiente. Se revisaron 50 artículos indexados entre los años 2010 y 2021 distribuidos en las siguientes bases de datos: 37 artículos de Scopus, 10 artículos de ScienceDirect, 2 artículos de Springer y 1 artículo de SciELO. Los aditivos en estudio son escoria de alto horno granulada (EAHG), cenizas volantes (CV), humo de sílice (HS), ceniza de cascarilla de arroz (CCA). En su mayoría presentan una mejora considerable en sus características mecánicas de tracción, resistencia a la compresión y módulo de elasticidad. La adición de CV mejora en la mezcla del diseño durante su estado fresco, la CCA durante su estado endurecido y las mejores resistencias para el HS; sin embargo, la EAHG resulta cumplir con casi todas las expectativas en mayor porcentaje y así mismo junto con la CCA, son potencialmente competitivos.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a combined plyometrics and sled training carried out two days a week for 8 weeks. 60 young male soccer players were distributed in 4 groups (Under U16) [Experimental Group (U16 Exp, n=15) and Control Group (U16 Cont, n=15); and (Under19) [U19 Exp, (n=15) and U19 Cont, (n=15)]. The jump with countermovement (CMJ) was evaluated with Chronojump-Boscosystem® and the time in seconds (sec) in the 10, 20, and 40 m split with FitLight Trainer®. Was calculated a level of significance of p≤0.05, the effect size (ES) and % change. Both experimental groups improved from pre-to pots-test in CMJ [U16Exp (p<0.02) and U19Exp (p<0.01)] and the 10, 20, and 40 m splits [U16Exp (p<0.02, p<0.03, and p<0.01, respectively) and U19Exp (p<0.02, p<0.02, and p<0.01, respectively)]. Therefore, the combination of football and plyometric and resisted methods can be used for a general development of the neuromuscular capacities of young soccer players. Resumen. El objetivo fue evaluar los efectos de un entrenamiento combinado de pliometría y arrastres realizado 2 días en semana durante 8 semanas. 60 jugadores jóvenes de fútbol fueron distribuidos en 4 grupos (Cadete (CAD) [Grupo Experimental (CADExp n= 15) y Grupo Control (CADCont n= 15)] y (Juvenil (JUV) [JUVExp n= 15 y JUVCont n= 15]. Se evaluó el salto con contramovimiento (CMJ) con Chronojump-Boscosystem® y el tiempo en segundos (seg) en los tramos de 10, 20, y 40 m con FitLight Trainer®. Se calculó en nivel de significación p≤0.05, tamaño del efecto (TE) y % de cambio. Los grupos experimentales mejoraron del pre al pots-test en CMJ [CADExp (p<0.02) y JUVExp (p<0.01)] y los tramos de 10, 20, y 40 m [CADExp (p<0.02, p<0.03, p<0.01, respectivamente) y JUVExp (p<0.02, p<0.02, p<0.01, respectivamente)]. Por tanto, la combinación de fútbol y métodos pliométricos y resistidos puede utilizarse para un desarrollo general de las capacidades neuromusculares de los futbolistas jóvenes., O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos de uma combinação de pliometria e treinamento de trenó realizados dois dias por semana durante 8 semanas. 60 jovens jogadores de futebol masculino [(U16): Grupo Experimental (U16 Exp, n = 15) e Grupo Controle (U16 Con, n = 15); (U19): U19 Exp, (n = 15) e U19 Con, (n = 15)]. O salto com contra-movimento (CMJ) foi avaliado com Chronojump-Boscosystem® e o tempo em segundos (seg) na divisão de 10-20-40 m com FitLight Trainer®. Foi calculado no nível de significância (p≤0,05), tamanho do efeito (ES) e% de mudança. Ambos os grupos experimentais melhoraram do pré ao teste de vasos no CMJ [U16Exp (p <0,02; ES: 0,41;%: 2,09); U19Exp (p & lt; 0,01; ES: 0,56;%: 5,11)] e as divisões de 10-20-40 m [U16Exp (10 m: p <0,02; ES: 0,46;%: 2,98; 20 m: p <0,03; ES : 0,51;%: 2,11; 40 m: p & lt; 0,01; ES: 0,55;%: 4,03) e U19Exp (10 m: p <0,02; ES: 0,49;%: 5,64; 20 m: p <0,02; ES: 0,48 ;%: 4,05; 40 m: p <0,01; ES: 0,47;%: 2,11)]. A combinação do protocolo pliométrico e de trenó proposto tem sido um método ideal para produzir melhorias no desempenho do salto vertical e na velocidade linear em jovens jogadores de futebol., El objetivo fue evaluar los efectos de un entrenamiento combinado de pliometría y arrastres realizado 2 días en semana durante 8 semanas. 60 jugadores jóvenes de fútbol fueron distribuidos en 4 grupos (Cadete (CAD) [Grupo Experimental (CADExp n= 15) y Grupo Control (CADCont n= 15)] y (Juvenil (JUV) [JUVExp n= 15 y JUVCont n= 15]. Se evaluó el salto con contramovimiento (CMJ) con Chronojump-Boscosystem® y el tiempo en segundos (seg) en los tramos de 10, 20, y 40 m con FitLight Trainer®. Se calculó en nivel de significación p≤0.05, tamaño del efecto (TE) y % de cambio. Los grupos experimentales mejoraron del pre al pots-test en CMJ [CADExp (p<0.02) y JUVExp (p<0.01)] y los tramos de 10, 20, y 40 m [CADExp (p<0.02, p<0.03, p<0.01, respectivamente) y JUVExp (p<0.02, p<0.02, p<0.01, respectivamente)]. Por tanto, la combinación de fútbol y métodos pliométricos y resistidos puede utilizarse para un desarrollo general de las capacidades neuromusculares de los futbolistas jóvenes.

Aqueous all-polymer batteries (AqPBs) are foreseen as promising solutions for safe, sustainable, and high-performance energy storage applications. Nevertheless, their development is still challenging as it demands precise optimization of both electrodes and the electrolyte composition to be able to sustain a stable redox activity, while delivering an optimal voltage output. Herein, we report AqPBs based on a poly(imide) (PI) anode and poly(catechol) (PC) cathode that exhibit tunable cell voltage depending on the salt used in the aqueous electrolyte, i.e., 0.58, 0.74, 0.89, and 0.95 V, respectively, when Li+, Zn2+, Al3+, and Li+/H+ were utilized as charge carriers. The PI-PC full-cell delivers the best rate performance (a sub-second charge/discharge) and cycling stability (80% capacity retention over 1000 cycles at 5 A g(-1)) in Li+. Furthermore, a maximum energy/power density of 80.6 W h kg(anode+cathode)(-1)/348 kW kg(anode+cathode)(-1) is achieved in Li+/H+, superior to most of the previously reported AqPBs.

The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of three consecutive soccer matches on emotional state (pre-competition & post-competition) of young soccer players. A total of 20 young soccer players (age= 14,75 ± 0,44 years) from one research center high Performance Soccer of Barcelona (Spain), participated in this study. To asses emotional state, we used the Profile of Mood States (POMS) in order to get data of (fatigue: F, depression: D, tension: T, hostility: H and vigor: V). Complementary, we used rate perceived exertion scale (RPE) in order to obtain the workload. Both tools were used before and after of each match. Significant different were found in D variable(p<0.05), H (p<0.012), V (p<0.001) and F (p<0.001), after of pre-competition and post-competition of three match. In addition, POMS shown significant different on T, D, V and F on pre-competition (p<0.001; p<0.02; p<0.001; p<0.001), respectively. Also, other complementary correlation analysis, between RPE and POMS [RPE-F: Post-competition 1 (0.55); RPE-V: Pre-competition 2 (0.52); RPE-H (-0.62) y RPE-F (0.06) post-competition 2; RPE-H post-competition 3 (-0.50)]. The present study demonstrates that subjective values and non-invasive as POMS and RPE, are valid tools to control the workload young soccer players, considering the competitive environment and the moment are applied., El objetivo de este estudio fue valorar el efecto de 3 partidos de fútbol consecutivos sobre estado emocional pre y post-competitivo en jugadores jóvenes de fútbol. Un total de 20 jugadores jóvenes de fútbol (edad = 14,75 ± 0,44 años) de una academia de Alto Rendimiento en Fútbol de Barcelona (España), participaron en este estudio. Para evaluar el estado emocional, se utilizó el Profile of Mood States (POMS) para evaluar (Fatiga, Depresión, Tensión, Hostilidad y Vigor). La percepción subjetiva del esfuerzo (PSE) se utilizó como herramienta de cuantificación de la carga. Ambas herramientas se utilizaron antes y después de cada uno de los tres partidos. Los datos reflejaron cambios sobre las variables depresión (p<0.05), hostilidad (p<0.012), vigor (p<0.001) y fatiga (p<0.001), tras el pre y post-partido tras la disputa de 3 partidos de fútbol consecutivos. EL POMS presentó diferencias significativas en las variables tensión (p<0.001), depresión (p<0.02), vigor (p<0.001) y fatiga (p<0.001) en situación pre-partido. También se encontraron correlaciones entre las variables PSE y POMS [PSE-F post-partido 1 (0.55); PSE-V pre-partido 2 (0.52); PSE-H (-0.62) y PSE-F (0.06) post-partido 2; PSE-H post-partido 3 (-0.50)]. Podemos indicar que las herramientas subjetivas y no invasivas como el POMS y PSE, son herramientas válidas para monitorear a jugadores de fútbol, aunque dependen del contexto competitivo y del momento en las que se aplican.

Energy storage is being long accepted to play a key role in achieving a sustainable and environmentally-friendly energy and transportation model. Among the various energy storage systems, batteries are attracting increasing attention since they offer a good compromise of energy efficiency, energy density and cost. However, the sus-tainability of an environmentally-friendly model based on batteries is under debate since the recycling processes are costly and energy-demanding. Herein, the injectable battery, in which cathode and anode electrodes are not fixed on a current collector, is for the first time proposed as an innovative concept to facilitate the recycling process and reuse the battery cells. Battery crushing during recycling is not needed for the injectable batteries since battery cells are reused, which leads to significant reduction in number of steps, products, energy and thus battery costs. The proof-of-concept for the envisioned strategy is shown for aqueous injectable batteries (standard and super-concentrated electrolytes Zn – LiFePO4 and LiTi2(PO4)3– LiFePO4), as well as its plausibility for non- aqueous injectable battery (Li – LiFePO4). This new battery concept is expected to be of special interest for future emerging aqueous battery chemistries with low cost of active materials with respect to inactive ones.

Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal en una muestra de 78 pacientes con diagnóstico de hipertensión arterial y/o diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en una comunidad afrodescendiente de Honduras, con el objetivo de determinar la frecuencia de síndrome metabólico y comunicar sus características sociodemográficas y clínicas. El análisis de los datos se realizó a través del programa Epiinfo versión 7.1.5. El síndrome metabólico (SM) fue diagnosticado en el 73,07% (57/78) de los pacientes en general; 71,62% (53/74) de los pacientes con hipertensión arterial y 100% de los pacientes con diabetes (12/12). El SM fue más frecuente en mujeres (86,54%) que en hombres (46,15) (p: 0,001, OR: 7.5). En relación a la frecuencia de los criterios diagnósticos se presentaron en orden descendente: presión arterial elevada o en tratamiento (96,15%), obesidad central (80,77%), niveles de HDL-c bajos (65,38%), niveles de triglicéridos altos (43,59%) y glucosa en plasma en ayunas elevada (32,05%).

La Organización Mundial de la Salud define pie diabético como la infección, ulceración y destrucción de tejidos profundos de la extremidad inferior, asociadas con alteraciones neurológicas y diversos grados de enfermedad vascular periférica. Objetivo. Describir las características clínicas y epidemiológicas de los pacientes con diagnóstico de pie diabético atendidos en el Instituto Nacional del Diabético (INADI), Tegucigalpa Honduras, en el periodo de enero 2013 a diciembre 2015. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó estudio retrospectivo y descriptivo haciendo uso de 122 expedientes clínicos de pacientes con diagnóstico de pie diabético. Resultados. La edad media de la población estudiada fue de 59 años (DE= 11,1, rango= 36-88). El 51,6% pertenecía al género femenino. La morbilidad asociada con el daño macrovascular de tipo enfermedad vascular periférica presentó una frecuencia de 72,1%, y la microvascular de tipo neuropatía de 59,8%, la hipertensión arterial la padecían un 66,4% de los afectados. Todos los pacientes padecían diabetes mellitus tipo 2 con una media de evolución de 10 años (DE= 8.0, rango= 1-40), de los cuales el 69,6% no tenían apego al tratamiento. El 32,0% presento pie diabético escala Wagner III, requiriendo tratamiento quirúrgico el 38,5%. Conclusión. Una media de evolución de la enfermedad prolongada (10 años) y la presencia, por lo general, de más de una comorbilidad son algunas de las condiciones presentes de forma sobresaliente en la población estudiada, sumado a una alta prevalencia de no apego al tratamiento, por lo que es necesario profundizar en estos hechos y realizar estrategias de intervención oportunas.