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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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Professor Steven Thorpe

Engineering education gets hands-on with futuristic TEAL classrooms

November 16, 2014

Terry Fallis

The engineer who became a best-selling writer: Terry Fallis comes to U of T Engineering

November 13, 2014

Panelists Michael Masserman, Marcy Burchfield and Sean Rathwell, and moderator Eric Miller (L-R), discuss urban transportation solutions at the latest BizSkule event (Photo: Brian Summers).

Mobility 3.0: The future of urban travel in the palm of your hand

November 4, 2014

Professor David Johns holds a single-board microcontroller, ready for kids to customize at the Icewire Makerspace (Photo: Liz Do).

Engineering professor opens new Icewire Makerspace for youth and adults

November 4, 2014

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