Roy Plunkett
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Roy Plunkett was an American chemist best known for his discovery of Teflon, a non-stick coating widely used today. His work in the 1930s on refrigerants led to the accidental finding of polytetrafluoroethylene, which has since become an essential material in various applications, including cookware.
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Roy Plunkett discovered the first-known PFAS while working on a new refrigerant.
‘Forever chemicals’ in tap water leave these communities in a toxic limboThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-09-12
Canada· 2025-09-12
Roy Plunkett discovered Teflon while searching for refrigerants for refrigerators.
Von Drohne bis Mikrowelle: Militärische Erfindungen im AlltagNeue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2025-04-02
Switzerland· 2025-04-02
