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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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Dr. Malgosia Pakulska (pictured) and University Professor Molly Shoichet have outlined the best techniques for discovering molecules that will bind to proteins with the potential to treat conditions from stroke to heart disease. (Photo: Marit Mitchell)

Tailored protein binding opens possibilities for nerve, tissue treatments

March 17, 2016

After a single MSC transplant, the leg bone of this previously osteoporotic mouse shows a restoration of the normal internal structure. (Courtesy: Dr. Jeff Kiernan).

Stem cell therapy reverses age-related osteoporosis in mice

March 17, 2016

Ashkan Amirghassemi delivered his team's final presentation at the culminating showcase for ILead's annual social innovation challenge, The Game. (Photo: Alan Yusheng Wu)

More than just a game: ILead’s social innovation competition ‘The Game’ aims to engineer a better world

March 14, 2016

Gimmy Chu, a U of T Engineering alumnus, co-founded the green technology company Nanoleaf. The company developed the Nanoleaf LED light bulb, the world's most energy-efficient bulb. (Credit: Johnny Guatto).

Federal government backs three U of T Engineering startups and their clean tech innovations

March 11, 2016

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