Read More Wood-derived prototype could lead to self-powered biosensors By Tyler Irving|June 3, 2022 Biodegradable device uses lignin-containing nanomaterials to create electrical energy from movement
Read More Ontario Early Researcher Awards support materials for next-generation vehicles and trustworthy applications of machine learning By Safa Jinje|May 12, 2022 Professors Yu Zou (MSE) and Nicolas Papernot (ECE) receive support in the latest round
Read More Graphene-like 2D material leverages quantum effects to achieve ultra-low friction By Tyler Irving|November 17, 2021 Magnetene could have useful applications as a lubricant in implantable devices or other micro-electro-mechanical systems
Read More Smart finger pads for robots among six U of T Engineering projects awarded with Connaught Innovation funding By Liz Do, Tyler Irving, Fahad Pinto|March 10, 2020 Emerging technologies in areas such as human health and advanced manufacturing receive funding boost
Read More Won’t crack under pressure: stress test reveals graphene can withstand more than one billion cycles before breaking By Tyler Irving|January 28, 2020 U of T Engineering researchers have discovered that the carbon-based material is highly resistant to mechanical fatigue
Read More Skin-like sensors bring a human touch to wearable tech By Liz Do|January 8, 2020 Artificial “skin” sensor could be the future of wearable and stretchable electronics, with applications in wound-healing, gaming and more