10 November 20254 November 2025 Biochar reimagined: Scientists unlock record-breaking strength in wood-derived carbon Toronto researchers new study is opening the door to a new generation of sustainable carbon materials for use in energy devices, filters, and structural applications
12 May 20239 May 2023 New catalyst transforms carbon dioxide into sustainable byproduct Carbon capture method works by using carbon to make acetic acid
3 February 202331 January 2023 New catalyst design could make better use of captured carbon, researchers say University of Toronto scientists found a new catalyst design that could significantly improve the practicality of an electrochemical process that converts captured carbon dioxide into multi-carbon molecules
17 August 202211 August 2022 Could modified rail cars capture CO2 from the air? This team says “Yes” and they even have a plan to bring it to scale...
Modifizierte Schienenfahrzeuge reinigen die Luft von CO2 Bahnsysteme auf der ganzen Welt könnten dazu beitragen, den Klimawandel abzuschwächen und die Luft von CO2 zu reinigen
29 July 202225 July 2022 Modified rail cars clean air of CO2 and help mitigate climate change New research shows rail systems around the world could be harnessed to help mitigate climate change and clean our air of CO2
14 December 20219 December 2021 The First Winners Of Elon Musk’s $100 Million Carbon Removal Xprize Competition Have Been Announced A quick view over some promising trials made from students and industry
9 June 20219 September 2021 Passing the acid test: New low-pH system recycles more carbon into valuable products In the electrolyzer, captured CO2 is dissolved in a liquid electrolyte, which flows over the solid catalyst through which the electricity is supplied
23 March 20219 September 2021 CO2 good to be true: 3 sustainable uses for carbon dioxide Typically perceived as the bogeyman of climate change, CO2 is now being reconsidered by scientists as the raw material from which to make fuels and even plastics
15 March 20219 September 2021 Porous crystal guides reaction to transform CO2 Metal organic framework helps silver catalyst to turn greenhouse gas into useful chemical feedstock
3 March 202126 February 2021 Chemists close in on greener way to make plastics Conventional polyethylene production could one day be replaced by chemical reactors that rely on renewable energy and consume carbon dioxide
28 January 20219 September 2021 Solar chemicals and fuels in the dark Recognition and understanding of persistent photocatalysis is an emerging and exciting field
30 October 20209 September 2021 Harnessing sunlight to convert CO2 to fuels Solistra, a spin-out from the University of Toronto, Canada, has developed a photoreactor to convert CO2 emissions into downstream products
22 July 20209 September 2021 AI helps scientists upcycle waste carbon New catalyst is the first one for CO2-to-ethylene conversion to have been designed in part through the use of AI
26 February 20209 September 2021 ‘Reverse fuel cell’ built by U of T researchers converts waste carbon into valuable products Researchers adapted technology from fuel cells to do the reverse: harness electricity to make valuable chemicals from waste carbon dioxide
11 December 20199 September 2021 Sunshine Not Moonshine – Happy Hour with Carbon Dioxide Young New York start-up Air Co. created eco-friendly vodka made from CO2 and H2O - an interesting new approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
15 May 20199 September 2021 Crowd Oil – Fuels From Airconditioning Systems Researchers Want to Use Air-conditioning and Ventilation Systems for Decentralized Production of Carbon-neutral Synthetic Fuels
„Crowd Oil“: Kraftstoffe aus der Klimaanlage Forscher wollen Klima- und Lüftungsanlagen zur dezentralen Produktion von CO2-neutralen Energieträgern nutzen
27 February 201922 February 2019 Kampf gegen Mikroplastik: So soll Kleidung umweltfreundlich werden Forscher der Universität Toronto wollen das Abwasserproblem mit Alternativen lösen
10 August 20187 August 2018 Quantencomputer simuliert chemische Bindungen Die Quantensimulation von chemischen Prozessen könnte viele Probleme in der Chemie lösen helfen und Impulse für Materialwissenschaft, Medizin und Chemie geben
28 June 20189 September 2021 Closing the Carbon Cycle by Electrochemical Reduction: Upgrading Carbon Dioxide to Engine Fuels The findings elaborate a new catalytic approach that target the suppression of unwanted C2, rather than just C1, products
5 February 20189 September 2021 From greenhouse gases to plastics New catalyst for recycling carbon dioxide discovered
12 December 20178 December 2017 Sarnia-based BioAmber exploring process to make nylon from sugar Company successful developed way to turn corn syrup into succinic acid, which is used in everything from plastics to paint and food to footwear
22 November 20179 September 2021 U of T chemistry team advances to ‘close the carbon cycle’ Solar fuel breakthroughs showcased in new art exhibit in Vienna
11 August 20179 August 2017 Lignin can make building materials less toxic, replaces petroleum MSU research showing the 100 percent successful substitution of phenol with lignin
25 May 201618 July 2016 Trolling for New Technology: ANTEC 2016 Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference includes an array of unusual functional structures created in plastics and composites
5 February 20164 February 2016 Studying dispersion quality of nanoparticles into a bio-based coating Distribution of added nanoclay, nanosilica and nanoalumina is the key
13 December 201223 October 2013 China company taps bioplastics for use in flat panel displays WPC technology with nano-scale natural fibers with polycarbonate and other optical-grade plastics
4 May 2011 Huntsman Polyurethanes joins Bark Biorefinery Consortium Bark-based additives are expected to further advance green developments in the polyurethane industry
26 October 201012 December 2017 China’s fast-growing WPC sector upgrades technology European Union leaders argue that European firms are disadvantaged by China’s undervalued currency
16 November 2009 Wheat straw-reinforced plastic for cars Ford uses greener materials for the 2010 Ford Flex
1 August 200812 December 2017 nova book review: Wood-polymer composites Edited by K. Niska, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden and M. Sain, University of Toronto, Canada
nova book review: Wood-polymer composites
