Teflon and other PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have long been prized for making cookware, packaging, and fabrics resistant to water and grease. But these “forever chemicals” don’t break ...

Spray-on surface could prevent bacteria building up and reduce household water use The toilet brush need never leave its holder again. Scientists have created a super-slippery coating that helps usher ...

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 ...