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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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FuelWear—from U of T Engineering incubator startup to company on track for massive growth

Escape the cold with alumni startup FuelWear

February 23, 2015

Alumnus Michael Helander’s (centre) startup—OTI Lumionics—received significant investment from the Canadian government to build a pilot production line capable of producing high-volumes of their organic LED lighting panels (Photo: Roberta Baker).

U of T Engineering alumni awarded $5.7 million to produce energy-efficient lighting solutions in Toronto

February 20, 2015

Industrial engineering alumnus David Yao has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (Photo: Eileen Barroso).

U of T Engineering alumnus elected to U.S. National Academy of Engineering

February 18, 2015

ECE Professor Wei Yu has been awarded one of only six prestigious NSERC prizes (Photo: NSERC).

Investing in next-generation wireless: Wei Yu wins E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship

February 17, 2015

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