Posts Categorized: Sustainability

How organic LEDs are the future of sustainable, affordable lighting

Originally published in the Fall 2014 issue of Edge Magazine. There’s a revolution happening in the world of lighting, and Professor Zheng-Hong Lu’s (MSE) research into organic LEDs is leading the charge. The award-winning researcher from the Department of Materials…

New $5-million NSERC network uses enzymes for greener manufacturing

Instead of using fossil fuels to make plastics and industrial chemicals, what if we could harness eco-friendly enzymes—nature’s smallest helpers—to do the work? On Nov. 28, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) announced a five-year, $5-million grant to…

U of T Cities podcast episode three: sustainable cities

With the election just a week away, voter decisions are coming down to the wire: when it comes time to actually cast their ballot, will the choice they make help build a better Toronto? The latest in U of T News’ mini-series…

U of T Cities podcast episode two: the future of transit

No matter which box Torontonians check on October 27, this city is on a course for change. U of T News is presenting a mini-series of podcasts aimed at giving voters – or anyone interested in the future of cities – an…

Engineering alumni build the world’s first consumer-ready OLED lamp

If you visit the lighting section of your nearest hardware store, chances are you’ll be bombarded by the latest mega-efficient LED bulbs—but to alumnus Michael Helander (EngSci 0T7, MSE PhD 1T2), that technology is old news. Helander and a team…
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