Known most commonly as a coating for non-stick pans, polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) is offered in both liquid and powder forms. But its heat resistance, chemical inertness, excellent dielectric ...

Whether it is pans, cutlery or packaging, per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFAS) have been used as coatings in a wide variety of everyday products and processes for many years. Due to known risks ...

If you have non-stick pots and pans in your kitchen, you might be worried about whether they're safe to use. Common concerns are usually focused on the use of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances ...

Scientists at the University of Toronto have developed a new non-stick material that rivals the performance of traditional PFAS-based coatings while using only minimal amounts of these controversial ...

There’s something irresistible about learning exactly how objects are made — whether they are simple, everyday things like crayons, special-occasion treats like candy canes, or rare works of ...