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 New Acceleration Consortium at University of Toronto applies artificial intelligence to discovery of advanced materials By Erin Warner|April 20, 2021 Global coalition aims to accelerate research of new materials that will increase affordability and sustainability in a wide range of applications
Read More Two new clean-energy hubs in the GTA to boost U of T Engineering sustainability research By Liz Do|November 19, 2020 Professor Timothy Bender is a key figure in both the Collaboration Centre for Green Energy Research Materials and the Sustainability Lab
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