U of T ENGINEERING

U of T Engineering News

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

Arbor Award Pin

Celebrating U of T Engineering volunteers at the 2025 Arbor Awards

Keep up on the latest Engineering News

Subscribe to our Skulematters newsletter on Linkedin

Latest news

Stephanie Gaglione (Year 4 ChemE) has been named a 2016 Rhodes Scholar. She plans to use the all-expenses scholarship to continue postgraduate study in engineering. She hopes one day to advance biomaterial platforms for vaccines and drug delivery as an academic. (Courtesy: Stephanie Gaglione)

U of T Engineering student earns Rhodes Scholarship

November 22, 2016

Researchers Jeffrey Brook (left) and Greg Evans (ChemE) use an aerosol mass spectrometer to analyse particulate air pollution. They are leading CANUE, a new pan-Canadian research consortium that aims to connect detailed environmental data with public health data to study the effects of exposure on Canadians’ health. (Credit: Marit Mitchell).

New research consortium aims to build critical bridge between environmental and health data

November 22, 2016

Professor Jeffrey Packer, at right, is a world leader in tubular steel structures. (Credit: Neil Ta).

Four Engineering professors elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

November 21, 2016

This illustration depicts (Credit: Ella Marushchenko)

Understanding circulating tumour cells

November 21, 2016

Load more stories