Until now, it was believed fluorine – the element in such products which forms a highly effective barrier between substances like air and water, making them water repellent – could not easily be replaced because of its unique properties.

Nature Communications - Oil repellency using polyfluoroalkyl substances are broadly applicable, though unfavorable due to high fluorine composition. Here the authors report a...

Using a new chemistry technique called nanoscale fletching, scientist have created a high-performance nonstick coating that repels water and oil and, importantly, provides a safer and more environmentally friendly surface – ideal for cookware and other everyday…