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Look out MacGyver! New Non-stick Chewing Gum Discovered |
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Written by Andrew Brigmond
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Friday, 14 September 2007 |
 Apparently things are happening over in the UK as British have developed a new type of chewing gum. Normally gum will stick to the pavement, and then it gets stuck on your shoe. As you struggle to get the fiendish goo off you inadvertently get it all over your shirt and once you realize that this has been in someone's mouth you drop it back on the pavement for the next lucky winner. No more thanks to Clean Gum from Revolymer.
"The advantage of our Clean Gum is that it has a great taste, it is easy to remove and has the potential to be environmentally degradable," said Terence Cosgrove, a professor of chemistry who helped found Revolymer.
In researching this I've discovered that most gum contains a form of latex. This new formula introduces a polymer that modifies it's normally properties, thus, no stick'em. The company preformed various tests and the regular gum will stick to the pavement 3 out of 4 times. Clean Gum was always able to be removed within 24 hours. It also appears to degrade over time in water. Just so long as it doesn't melt in your mouth. Though I guess that could be a good thing for gum swallowers out there.
I'm also assuming that we won't be able to fix things with gum anymore. I guess we'll find out for ourselves in 2008 when it's slated for mass production.
Tags: technology Clean Gum UK |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 24 September 2007 )
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