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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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The invisible clean-up crew: Engineering microbial cultures to destroy pollutants

February 17, 2017

The new perovskite solar cells have achieved an efficiency of 20.1 per cent and can be manufactured at low temperatures, which reduces the cost and expands the number of possible applications. (Photo: Kevin Soobrian)

Printable solar cells just got a little closer

February 16, 2017

Professor Greg Evans (ChemE) is one of ten recipients of a 3M National Teaching Fellowship, a national award for excellence in post-secondary educational leadership (Photo: Johnny Guatto)

Greg Evans receives 3M National Teaching Fellowship

February 15, 2017

Professor Fae Azhari (MIE, CivE) holds a sample of the self-sensing concrete she designed. Her work helps monitor the structural health of crucial infrastructure such as bridges, roads and hydroelectric dams. (Credit: Roberta Baker).

Concrete check-up: Fae Azhari develops diagnostics for critical infrastructure

February 15, 2017

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