PTFE, or Teflon®, was accidentally invented in the 1930s and was initially used for various purposes, including preventing radioactive material from escaping during the Manhattan Project. Its insulating and low-friction properties make it ideal for electronic components, gears, and ball bearings. Marion Trozzolo introduced Teflon®-coated cookware to American households in the 1960s. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is […]