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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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Shape-shifting engineered nanoparticles for delivering cancer drugs to tumours

February 18, 2016

The Black Pearl on race day. (Photo: Jenny Rovt - Karz Shukla)

UofTBog at the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race

February 16, 2016

Prof David Sinton (MIE) has been awarded a 2015 E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). (Photo: NSERC)

10,000 greenhouses: Professor David Sinton awarded E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship

February 16, 2016

U of T Professors Professor Ted Sargent and Shana Kelley are co-recipients of this year’s Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering. (Photo: NSERC)

Desktop diagnosis: Professors Ted Sargent and Shana Kelley receive Brockhouse Canada Prize

February 16, 2016

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