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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

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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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A row of homes in Fort McMurray located just across from where the wildfire took place in May 2016. (Credit: Arthur Chan)

Fort McMurray homes have normal levels of indoor toxic substances, U of T Engineering study reveals

January 14, 2019

“If this could obviate the need for people to take opioids in the first place, it would have a real societal benefit,” says University Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE). (Credit: Roberta Baker)

U of T startup raises $3.25 million to eliminate prescription opioids after surgery

January 11, 2019

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NSBE U of T Chapter to host first student-run Black hackathon in GTA

January 10, 2019

The Sky Guys put the DX-3 Vanguard to the test at Markham Airport. The hybrid drone features vertical take-off and landing, long-range communications and cloud-based analytics. (Credit: The Sky Guys)

How a team of U of T Engineering graduates are developing a next-generation drone

January 9, 2019

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