Abstract: An electrolyte for use in a capacitor. The electrolyte comprising a solvent; a salt comprising a first anion and a first cation; and an additive. The additive is provided in a sufficient quantity to modify a voltage differential across an electric double layer associated with at least one electrode of said capacitor such that said voltage differential is closer to a predetermined voltage breakdown limit for the electrolyte and said at least one electrode than a voltage differential across an electric double layer associated with said at least one electrode and a further electrolyte comprising said solvent and said salt but no additive. A capacitor comprising first and second electrodes and the aforementioned electrolyte. Methods for optimising an electrolyte for use in a capacitor and manufacturing optimised capacitor systems are also presented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for assessing and modifying personal strengths. The system first instructs a person to assess his/her personal strengths, then guides that person through a process of soliciting and collecting feedback from respondents known to the person. The system interprets the feedback and then enables the person to effectively utilize the feedback by providing individualized guidelines on modifying selected strengths, questions for developing a plan of modifying, e.g. enhancing or decreasing strengths, and standardized requests for more in-depth feedback about specific situations in which to practice the new behavior. This focused feedback can help a person to make the most of their strengths, reach personal and work goals faster, do what's best for themselves and others, and be more effective in their key relationships at work and at home.