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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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“Health-care systems are a lot like giant factories," said Professor Timothy Chan (MIE), the new director for U of T Engineering's Centre for Healthcare Engineering (Photo: Mark Balson).

Optimizing health care: Professor Timothy Chan on the Centre for Healthcare Engineering

November 28, 2014

Engineering a healthy heart: a closer look at the Rogers family $130-million gift

November 25, 2014

(L-R) Professors Craig Simmons (MIE, IBBME) and Peter Zandstra (IBBME) are leading new bioengineering research to improve heart health, pictured with PhD students Jennifer Ma (IBBME PhD 1T7) and Curtis Woodford (IBBME PhD 1T6).

Historic $130-million gift to establish the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research

November 20, 2014

PhD graduate Aaron Persad is reaching for suborbital heights.

Engineering grad to watch: astronaut for hire Aaron Persad

November 20, 2014

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