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El largo viaje de la silicona, de los implantes mamarios a la cocina

  • Written by Kiersten Muenchinger, Tim and Mary Boyle Chair in Material Studies and Product Design, University of Oregon
El plástico ideal para las temperaturas extremas de la cocina.Oksana Shufrych

Una de mis bandejas para hielo es amarilla y tan novedosa que, cuando se coloca en el congelador, moldea el agua en trocitos de hielo con forma de pato.

Quizás usted haya visto moldes para hielo como este, con todo tipo de formas, desde aviones hasta logotipo...

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