First Presbyterian Church Columbarium, Moscow, Idaho
Alma mater
University of Idaho
University of Minnesota
Known for
Teflon (production)
Spouse
Carol J. Campbell Renfrew (m. 1938–2010, her death)
Awards
ACS Chemical Health & Safety Award
Scientific career
Fields
Chemistry
Institutions
University of Idaho
Doctoral advisor
George Glockler
Malcolm MacKenzie Renfrew (October 12, 1910 – October 12, 2013) was an American polymer chemist, inventor, and professor emeritus at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho.[1][2][3][4] Renfrew Hall, the university's chemistry building, was named for him in 1985.[1][5]
Renfrew is noted for his contribution to the development of Teflon, including the first paper on the subject.[3][6] In 1946 he spoke on behalf of DuPont at the American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting at which Teflon was announced.[7][8][9]
^ ab"Malcolm MacKenzie Renfrew, 103, Moscow". Lewiston Tribune. Idaho. October 16, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
^Vestal, Shawn (October 18, 2013). "Malcolm Renfrew, the man who oversaw Teflon's development, dies at 103". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
^ abWoo, Elaine (October 15, 2013). "Malcolm Renfrew dies at 103; chemist helped develop Teflon". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
^Wood, George Jr. (October 17, 2013). "A lasting legacy — Former UI faculty member and Moscow resident Malcolm Renfrew dies at 103". Argonaut. Moscow, Idaho. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
^"Dept. of Chemistry". University of Idaho. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
^Renfrew, M. M and Lewis E. E. (1946) Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol 38, 870-7 Polytetrafluorethylene: heat-resistant, chemically inert plastic
^Center for Oral History. "Malcolm M. Renfrew". Science History Institute.
^Bohning, James J. (31 August 1987). Malcolm M. Renfrew, Transcript of an Interview Conducted by James J. Bohning at New Orleans on 31 August 1987(PDF). Philadelphia, PA: Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry.
^"Plastic defies heat and acids". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. Associated Press. April 11, 1946. p. 1.
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