Linings comparison (IMAGE)

University of Waterloo

Linings comparison

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Dr. Shirley Tang points to microscopic images of the plastic lining of a coffee cup that has flaked off. In comparison, the images to the far right show the team's plant-derived coating staying intact under the same test conditions (University of Waterloo).

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