Transparent aluminum oxide (TAlOx), a real material despite its sci-fi name, is incredibly hard and resistant to scratches, making it perfect for protective coatings on electronics, optical ...

"Once they are released into the environment, they tend to stick around, and this is unfortunate because they have been shown to bioaccumulate in various organisms and plants." ...

The material has quickly become a popular non-stick ... It's more eco-friendly than disposable options, doesn't contain PFOA or PTFE found in some nonstick cookware, is scratch resistant, and ...