Performance of symmetric-architecture metal-supported solid oxide fuel cells was improved significantly by optimizing the catalyst infiltration process and metal support structure. Optimization of component structure and processing parameters was performed during tape-casting and fabrication of button cells. Mass transport of oxygen in the metal su...
ISO 50001:2011 is a voluntary international standard that provides a flexible framework for implementing a continual improvement-based system to manage energy. Experience shows that institutionalizing ISO 50001’s proven best practices can lead to deep total energy savings of 5–20 percent annually. Based on an internationally developed methodology f...
The Proof-of-Work algorithm that underlies Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies is well known for its energy- intensive requirements. The Proof-of-Stake algorithm that un- derlies Ethereum2 and various other cryptocurrencies is less impactful environmentally, but it has a second, looming issue: the problem of wealth inequality. We have developed...
As concerns about social equity and clean energy rise, state and local governments, utilities, and non-profit organizations are offering at least 41 active programs in 21 states to promote solar adoption as a way to reduce energy bills for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households while meeting other policy goals such as job creation and clean ener...
This study examined challenges and factors promoting resilience among 20 California family physicians (FPs) during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. A subset of academic, community, and resident FPs who responded to an online survey also participated in a semi-structured interview that explored concerns, moral distress, burnout, resour...
In this policy brief, we assess the prerequisites for India to achieve 450 GW of solar and wind cumulative installed capacity by 2030. We examine requirements such as availability of land, new transmission buildout, financing and pace of deployment, as well as the impact on grid reliability and cost of generation. We also examine the impact of poli...
Abstract Background Teaching-focused faculty positions have grown in popularity in higher education and provide novel opportunities to transform undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The University of California (UC) system employs a unique teaching-focused faculty position, officially called the Lecturer...
In this column we describe the actions taken by the University of California, Davis Library to support and to communicate with the campus research community after the suspension of access to Elsevier's ScienceDirect platform.
The nation faces tremendous costs required to maintain and improve its water and wastewater infrastructure. Effective management of water delivery and treatment systems would benefit from a regular national water demand data collection effort that captures consumption by economic sector as well as by end use. A water demand survey would provide the...
