Oil-adsorbing sponge could prevent environmental contamination
U of T researchers have developed a chemically modified sponge that can remove oil microdroplets from wastewater with more than 90% efficiency in just 10 minutes
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Contamination-eating microbes are ready for action
A new public-private collaboration enables field trials of bacterial cultures that can degrade hazardous waste
Three U of T Engineering CREATE grants accelerate translation from lab to market
Funding supports research and knowledge translation in industrial biotechnology, green infrastructure and health-care robotics
Why some cities turn off the water pipes at night
A new paper outlines a simple, yet powerful model to understand why some water suppliers choose to turn off their supply at certain times — and how we can set smart goals for improvement
Fish farming technology from CGEN wins global invention competition
Team WETech receives $10,000 to further develop a passive aerator that delivers oxygen to fish ponds
Under pressure: Modelling intermittent water supplies to improve public health
Professor David Taylor studies water access and distribution in the developing world, helping utilities, local governments and NGOs improve quality and supply