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In this prototype carbon capture apparatus, a solution of potassium hydroxide is wicked up into polypropylene fibres; circulating air evaporates the water in the solution, concentrating it to very high levels. The white crystals are nearly pure potassium carbonate, formed from carbon removed directly from air. (photo by Dongha Kim)

New ‘rock candy’ technique offers a simpler, less costly way to capture carbon directly from air

Guests at partnerships reception

Industry Partners’ reception showcases new pathways for collaboration

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Celebrating U of T Engineering volunteers at the 2025 Arbor Awards

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As a PhD student, Pavani Cherukpally researched the use of polyurethane foams to adsorb droplets of oil in wastewater. (Photo: Kevin Soobrian)

Oil-adsorbing sponge could prevent environmental contamination

December 16, 2019

Professor Craig Simmons (MIE, IBBME) is among the four U of T Engineering professors and one alumnus to be inducted into the Engineering Institute of Canada for 2019. (Photo: Neil Ta)

Professors and alumnus elected Fellows of the Engineering Institute of Canada

December 13, 2019

Laura Smith, a PhD student in chemical and biomedical engineering, holds up a lab coat bearing her name that will be hung in Molly Shoichet's lab following her graduation next year (photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)

By raising lab coats to the rafters, U of T biomedical engineering lab celebrates its student MVPs

December 12, 2019

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Engineering Holiday Gift Guide

December 11, 2019

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