The Potential of Nanotechnology
As the semiconductors that power the chips and lasers responsible for computing information shrink down to the nano-scale, they produce higher levels of electrical resistance and capacitance that ultimately slow performance. In recent years a research team, led by University of Toronto professors Doug Perovic (MSE) and Geoffrey Ozin of the Department of Chemistry, has been seeking […]
Canadian Importers Purchasing Toxic Jewellery from China
Canadian importers, particularly those of children’s toys and imitation jewellery, should be extra-vigilant when purchasing from China. Lured by China’s intensely fragmented manufacturing sector, where thousands of small operators outbid each other with low per-unit costs, Canadian companies have been faced with recalls when the jewellery they imported was found to have high lead levels. One study of Chinese-manufactured […]
U of T Engineers Receive NSERC Brockhouse Canada Prize
Congratulations to Professors Sanjeev Chandra (MIE), Tom Coyle (MSE), and Javad Mostaghimi (MIE) and Dr. Valerian (Larry) Pershin (MIE), of the Centre for Advanced Coating Technologies, who have been awarded the 2010 NSERC Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering. This award, which includes a research grant of $250,000, recognizes a team […]
