Commonly present in non-stick cookware, PTFE may release toxic compounds that interfere with men's and women's hormones and ...

The public, legislators, and media often group per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” ...

igus has announced a breakthrough for greener bearings: polymer plain bearings of the iglidur G, X and H ranges, which are ...

PTFE, commonly found in non-stick cookware, may leach harmful chemicals that disrupt hormones and fertility in both men and ...

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This paper investigates the effect of chemical surface modification of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and low density polyethylene (LDPE) films on their electret properties. PTFE films were subjected ...

Scientists have found microplastics in human sperm and egg fluid. The study raises serious concerns about fertility, as ...

Spanish researchers have identified different types of plastics in seminal plasma and ovarian follicular fluid ...

New research presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals the presence of microplastics in human reproductive fluids, raising ...

The tribochemistry and transfer film formation at the metal/polymer interface plays an essential role in surface protection, wear reduction, and lubrication. Although the topic has been studied for ...

This letter presents the results of permittivity measurements on a series of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) foams with different porosities. The difference in porosity greatly influences the ...