Waste not: Edible wax coating slicks liquids with ease
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 18:31
in Physics & Chemistry
Materials scientists have created a 'superhydrophobic' coating that easily slicks away viscous liquids like syrup, honey and ketchup. They detail the engineering feat in a new paper that describes synthesizing and testing coatings made from beeswax and carnauba wax, which are edible and nontoxic.