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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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Michael Sefton (ChemE, IBBME) has been inducted into the Order of Canada. (Photo: Neil Ta).

Professor Michael Sefton inducted into the Order of Canada

December 29, 2017

Molly Shoichet (ChemE, IBBME) has been inducted into the Order of Canada. (Photo: Neil Ta).

Professor Molly Shoichet inducted into the Order of Canada

December 29, 2017

Professor Reza Iravani (ECE) and members of his research group (from left, Mr. Xiaolin Wang, Professor Reza Iravani, Dr. Ali Nabavi and Dr. Milan Graovac) are helping to reduce range anxiety for electric vehicle drivers (Photo: Jessica MacInnis)

Reducing ‘range anxiety’ for electric vehicles by speeding up charging time

December 19, 2017

Professor Milica Radisic, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Functional Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering, is this year's recipient of the Steacie Prize. (Photo: Caz Zyvatkauskas)

Professor Milica Radisic receives the Steacie Prize

December 18, 2017

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