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 ...

New research presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) ...

Researchers found microplastics in human reproductive fluids. The study revealed presence in follicular fluid and semen ...

Nonstick pans are made with polytetrafluoroethylene (also known as PTFE). PTFEs are known as "forever chemicals" because they take decades or sometimes even hundreds of years to break down.

A research team led by Prof. Kang Yanbiao from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has developed a supercapacitor (SC)-assisted ...

Handles on some non-stick frying pans sold in Hong Kong failed fire safety tests, posing a potential burn risk to users, according to the Consumer Council, which also found large performance ...

Several concerns surround non-stick cookware, particularly those coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). A doctor has addressed the three biggest problems. Non-stick cookware, like pans, are ...

Dublin, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) 2025 World Market Outlook to 2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.This report is an ...

Polymer fume fever, also known as “Teflon Flu,” is used to describe the flu-like symptoms a person can get after being exposed to fumes typically from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

The condition is caused by overheating pans coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which releases fumes into the air. Breathing in those fumes can cause flu-like symptoms.