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The Best Frying Pan Ever

Posted by michael on from the omelette-with-a-stick-of-butter-doesn't-stick-either dept.

caulfield writes "Nano-tech saves the day again! Czech out the newest non-stick surface. Applications include: faster submarines, effecient raincoats, and coffee-proof keyboards."

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  1. Shark skin by itwerx · · Score: 2, Informative

    Sharks have been taking advantage of this for ages. :)

  2. Re:Sniff this post by iggymanz · · Score: 3, Informative

    I didn't know that. For another source on hazard to humans, check this out. Yikes...

  3. Re:Reality Check! by BobGarcia · · Score: 2, Informative

    Couple of points...

    1) The posting title notwithstanding, cooking applications are not mentioned as an application for this material; however, Teflon is used to coat heat exchangers. I think your eggs would do just fine. TEFLON -- it's not just for breakfast anymore.

    2) Little living bits don't stick to Teflon. It's used in medical apps -- and those heat exchangers -- for just that reason.

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    Half of my words are lies. Neither you, nor I, nor anyone else, can tell which.
  4. Re:Anything but submarines by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    In water the spikes would hold a layer of water around the skin and the effect would still work. Shark skin has similar spikes but on a much larger scale. Speedo has even made some body swimsuits based on these principles.