Coated and Uncoated Surfaces (IMAGE)

University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Coated and Uncoated Surfaces

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Dr. Tarek Awad, a researcher in the University of Toronto's Department of Materials Science & Engineering, shows two samples: at left, a stainless steel surface treated to trap simple cooking oil, and at right, an uncoated surface. The uncoated surface can accumulate food residue and encourage the growth of food-borne pathogens.

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Liz Do

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