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How Far Do Membrane Potentials Extend in Space Beyond the Membrane Itself?

Abstract:: The dynamic Nernst-Planck-Poisson equations are used to describe a model system in which an infinitesimal partially permeable membrane separates two different ionic solutions which extend freely in either direction. The spatial extent of the resulting potential difference is assessed, and we demonstrate that non-zero electric field may extend several nanometres into solution, outside the membrane itself. This latter effect is not considered by traditional theories of membrane potentials. © 2010 by ESG.

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Ward, K., Dickinson, E., & Compton, R. (2010). How Far Do Membrane Potentials Extend in Space Beyond the Membrane Itself? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE, 5(11), 1527–1534.

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Ward, K., et al. “How Far Do Membrane Potentials Extend in Space Beyond the Membrane Itself?” INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE, vol. 5, no. 11, 2010, pp. 1527–34.

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Ward, K, E Dickinson, and R Compton. 2010. “How Far Do Membrane Potentials Extend in Space Beyond the Membrane Itself?” INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE 5 (11): 1527–34.
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Institution:: University of Oxford
Division:: MPLS
Department:: Chemistry
Sub department:: Physical & Theoretical Chem
Role:: Author

Journal:: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE More from this journal
Volume:: 5
Issue:: 11
Pages:: 1527-1534
Publication date:: 2010-11-01
EISSN:: 1452-3981
ISSN:: 1452-3981

Language:: English
Keywords:: Nernst-Planck-Poisson equations

resting potential

computational electrochemistry

Goldman equation

membrane potentials
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Local pid:: pubs:103741
Source identifiers:: 103741
Deposit date:: 2012-12-19

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