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, Brian R. Solomon, Kripa K. Varanasi
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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.
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An article comprising a liquid-impregnated surface, wherein said surface comprises a matrix of solid features spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween and/or therewithin regardless of orientation of the article, wherein the solid features and impregnating liquid are non-toxic, and wherein the article includes the impregnating liquid between and/or within the matrix of solid features, the article being configured to contain a substance different from the impregnating liquid, wherein the solid features have an average dimension in a range of up to 200 microns.
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