Summary

A plant-inspired waterproof coating could soon become a safer and more sustainable alternative to forever chemicals like the PTFE used in waterproof clothing. Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, known as PFAS or forever chemicals, have proven both a blessing and a curse for modern society. Their manifold useful properties, which include having high heat resistance, while being both water- and greaseproof, inert and durable, have made them a staple of many consumer products, from cookware and clothing to medical tools and electrical insulation.

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