The two universities and three companies which collaborated on the project developed two types of liquid crystal with higher melting points by joining together their rod - shaped molecules into longer chains. (newscientist.com)
The fatty acids with higher melting points are the reason regular coconut oil is solid at room temperature (approximately 68 degrees F). (carringtonfarms.com)
is used in the coatings of M&M s. Carnauba wax has a very high melting point of 82 - 86 °C. (thepurplepaintedlady.com)