In a lab in Toronto, researchers have reimagined the slippery surface that changed kitchens and industries alike. In a new ...

The Beta AR, Arc'teryx's versatile all-mountain hardshell, is the latest design to adopt a PFAS-free membrane.

Essential oils are a common treatment for repelling pests, but do they actually work? We consulted experts to see what is ...

But it’s important to understand what essential oils can and cannot do.” To get to the bottom of things—and determine whether ...

Researchers hack silicone with “nanoscale fletching” to match PFAS performance, using only trace amounts of the least harmful ...

The growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental stewardship is reshaping the legal and regulatory framework for the ...

Repellency tests were performed in arenas composed of two plastic containers connected by two plastic tubes to a central box. In one of the containers, 20 g of corn grains without oil (control) were ...

土壤侵蚀是全球农业可持续发展的重大威胁，每年造成200-300亿吨表土流失。在阿根廷潘帕斯这样的核心粮仓，60%耕地面临中重度水蚀风险，极端降雨事件（如2024年巴西南部洪灾）更凸显问题的紧迫性。尽管学界已知土壤有机碳（SOC）、团聚体稳定性（AS）和水 repellency（SWR）是侵蚀关键驱动因子，但 ...

Comparison of water repellency performance of khaki twill after washing Comparative hand rating of khaki twill treated with water repellents The environmental benefits to using DWR-7000 include the ...

Superhydrophobic surfaces have long faced challenges in repelling low-surface-tension liquids like oil and alcohol, limiting their practical applications. Over the past few years, researchers have ...

R. Bryan Ormond, at left, and his team have conducted tests for oil repellency and flammability by exposing both PFAS-treated and PFAS-free turnout gear to a variety of substances. Image: R. Bryan ...