International. Fraunhofer IFAM, a supplier of fluorine-free coatings, develops Plaslon technology, a PFAS-free non-stick coating that meets the required property profile and can replace existing technology with immediate effect.
PFAS are a group of several thousand individual chemicals. They are not originally found in nature, are extremely stable, and therefore constantly accumulate in the environment. Fluoride compounds, also known as "eternity chemicals," can appear in the blood serum of humans and lead to negative health effects.
Plasma technology offers ideal alternative solutions. The plasma coatings developed at Fraunhofer IFAM are not only fluorine-free (Zero-F), but also additive-free. They can be applied to almost all materials. Due to their property profile, some of the coatings are particularly suitable as PFAS-free non-stick coatings, slip coatings and hydrophobic finishes.
With the Plaslon coating, researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM have developed a PFAS-free alternative characterized by excellent non-stick properties combined with high mechanical strength. The coating produced using plasma technology is designed as a gradient layer that on the one hand allows excellent adhesion to the body of the product and, on the other hand, has optimal non-stick properties.
The coating is also characterized by its easy-to-clean properties and is resistant to cutting and abrasion. It is non-porous and food-safe. It also exhibits oleophilic behavior with respect to edible oils and fats.
A unique feature of Plaslon coating is that, unlike other non-stick coatings, it is also suitable for enamel, glass, stoneware and porcelain due to its good adhesion and extraordinary hardness. Especially products made of these materials are very scratch-resistant.
The institute's scientists also have the necessary knowledge about the right manufacturing processes to be able to finish products economically and in large quantities. Combined with low energy consumption during production, uninhibited heat transfer during use and a long coating life, Plaslon is particularly sustainable and therefore a trendsetter.
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