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January 16, 2014 11:00 pm GMT

Self-Cleaning Dishware May Mean No More Mealtime Chores

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Passive aggressive notes left by angry roommates may soon be a relic of the past — at least in the kitchen — thanks to self-cleaning dishware.

Swedish design studio Tomorrow Machine has come one step closer to helping us realize our dream of mold-free sinks by releasing a self-cleaning plate-and-bowl prototype.

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A super-hydrophobic coating on the dishware repels dirt and water. The coating causes muck from past meals to slide right off, much like water droplets rolling off a lotus leaf. The plate-and-bowl combo is lightweight, malleable and strong — it won't break even if it's dropped. This is largely because the dishware is made out of nanocellulose, a super material derived from wood fibers. Read more...

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