Self-lubricating surfaces for food packaging and food processing equipment
AssigneeMassachusetts Institute of Technology
InventorsJonathan David Smith, Rajeev Dhiman, Adam T. Paxson, Christopher J. Love, Kripa K. Varanasi, Brian R. Solomon
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Abstract
In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an article having a liquid-impregnated surface. The surface includes a matrix of solid features (e.g., non-toxic and/or edible features) spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween or therewithin, wherein the liquid is non-toxic and/or edible. The article may contain, for example, a food or other consumer product, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.
Claims21
An article comprising a liquid-impregnated surface, said surface comprising a matrix of solid features spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween and/or therewithin, wherein the features and liquid are non-toxic and/or edible.
A method of manufacturing a container of a consumer product, the method comprising:
- providing a substrate;
- applying a texture to the substrate, the texture comprising a matrix of solid features spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween and/or therewithin;
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- impregnating the matrix of solid features with the liquid, wherein the solid features and the liquid are non-toxic and/or edible.
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