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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 Mohamad Moosavi stands in front of blackboard with a notebook in one hand, chalk in the other hand. A formula is written on the board in chalk.

U of T Engineering professor incorporating AI to help decarbonize chemical industries

September 19, 2023

Members of the aUToronto pose outside with their autonomous vehicle.

U of T Engineering’s aUToronto team creates a supportive environment to build a winning autonomous vehicle

September 18, 2023

ECE PhD candidate Yan Li (pictured), along with his supervisor Professor Willy Wong, built an online simulator showing the progression of glaucoma. The simulator is based on a data-driven model they developed that takes into consideration the physiological mechanism of the eye. (Photo: Matthew Tierney)

Online simulator could help glaucoma patients and doctors better understand disease progression

September 15, 2023

Elizabeth Whitmell (ISTEP) and her Dragon Boat Canada teammates celebrate one of their gold medal wins at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Thailand this August. (Photo: submitted)

U of T Engineering’s Elizabeth Whitmell wins four gold, sets world record at World Dragon Boat Racing Championships

September 14, 2023

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