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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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Professor Amr Helmy directing students in a laboratory environment.

U of T Engineering-led research group secures funding to develop quantum sensors as an alternative to GPS

January 4, 2024

PhD student Yazdan Naderzadeh (left) in the Propulsion and Energy Conversion Lab at UTIAS investigates flames with lasers. (Photo: Neil Ta)

U of T Engineering researchers partner with Siemens Energy to tackle sustainable energy production

January 4, 2024

Professor Xilin Liu (standing, centre) guides students Mona Murphy (left; Year 4 ElecE) and Nishant Kumar (Year 4 EngSci) as they analyze Nishant’s EEG.

New ECE course on brain-machine interfaces introduces undergraduates to next-gen health care

December 18, 2023

Two researchers appear focused on a computer monitor connected to the scanning electron microscope.

U of T Engineering’s OCCAM partners with Royal Ontario Museum to preserve ancient Greek coins

December 15, 2023

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