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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

Arbor Award Pin

Celebrating U of T Engineering volunteers at the 2025 Arbor Awards

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Students participating in the 2015 Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition (CNCCC)

Engineering students race concrete canoes across Toronto’s waterfront [PHOTO GALLERY]

May 26, 2015

Digital rendering of microbes

New chip makes testing for antibiotic-resistant bacteria faster, easier

May 26, 2015

Professor Javad Mostaghimi holding a piece of foam shaped like a turbine blade. The foam has been coated with zirconia — a thermal barrier. Air can flow through the foam and cool the blade so that it can withstand temperatures greater than 1000C (Photo: Rob Waymen).

Engineering new coatings that repel water, fight corrosion and withstand heat

May 22, 2015

Jonathan Rose and Samathan Espley

Two U of T engineers honoured by Engineers Canada

May 21, 2015

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