
Researchers from U of T Engineering create triple-junction perovskite solar cell with record-breaking efficiency
Prototype device advances an emerging photovoltaic technology that provides an alternative to conventional silicon cells

From tires to brakes, U of T researchers tackle ‘non-tailpipe’ air pollution from vehicles
U of T researchers conducting a three-year study to learn more about tailpipe vs. non-tailpipe emissions

U of T Engineering professor’s startup receives federal funding to manufacture solar-energy-control windows
3E Nano Inc., co-founded by Professor Nazir Kherani and based on his research in photovoltaics and thermal systems, has received $5 million in funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada

New design enhances durability of inverted perovskite solar cells
An international team of researchers has developed a new coating that extends the lifetime of perovskite solar cells by more than 1,000 hours

How U of T Engineering researchers are helping to design the future of nuclear waste management
Professor Kamran Behdinan (MIE) and his team of researchers are using multidisciplinary design optimization, an approach traditionally used in the aerospace and aviation industry

‘Liquid windows’ inspired by squid skin could help buildings react to changing environments, save on energy costs
U of T Engineering researchers create bio-inspired system that can optimize the wavelength, intensity and dispersion of light reaching building interiors

This new fabric coating could drastically reduce microplastic pollution from washing clothes
Professor Kevin Golovin (MIE) and his team of researchers are working on a fabric finish to prevent microplastic fibres from shedding during laundry cycles

Build more, pollute less: New academic-industry partnership to balance infrastructure needs with environmental integrity
The Centre for the Sustainable Built Environment will study how improved structural design, smarter planning and better materials can reduce the environmental footprint of construction