
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

New catalyst design could make better use of captured carbon
U of T Engineering researchers improved the efficiency of an electrochemical process that converts carbon dioxide into commercially valuable products

How a made-in-Ontario collaboration is creating next-generation components for electric vehicles
Professor Olivier Trescases (ECE) and his team are partnering with Litens, developers of automotive components and technology, to improve EV performance