The reliance on PFAS coatings is being questioned in Europe due to their health and environmental risks. The PLASRECO project seeks to replace PFASs with safer and more sustainable technologies.
Replacement of PFAS coatings with new technology
The PLASRECO initiative is focused on developing advanced silicon coatings that can be applied via atmospheric plasma. This technology deposits nanometer layers without the need for large quantities of chemicals, reducing environmental impact and maintaining the technical performance expected by the industry.
Atmospheric plasma adapts to a wide range of surfaces, including flexible and porous materials such as natural leather, technical textiles and food packaging paper. This versatility expands the industrial applications of the project and allows replacing polluting technologies without affecting the final performance of the product.
The plastics technology center, AIMPLAS and Inescop, specialized in the footwear sector, integrate their experience in the development of organosilicon monomers and surface treatment, with the aim of offering a scalable, durable and PFAS-free solution.
Tempe (Inditex), Pikolinos, Acatex, Pies Cuadrados Leather and Lisart participate as collaborating companies, providing materials, validating processes and providing technical support. This collaborative model ensures an effective transfer to the industrial environment and increases the competitiveness of the sectors involved.
The formulation of these new new coatingscoatings The formulation of these new coatings meets the requirements of the REACH regulation and the objectives of the European Union’s Chemical Sustainability Strategy. In addition, the project is aligned with the innovation policy of IVACE+i, an organization that supports this initiative with European funds.
Through PLASRECO’s developments, it is expected to reduce the use of hazardous compounds in everyday applications, improving the safety of products without compromising their functional properties. The Valencian Community strengthens its position as a pole of innovation in clean and sustainable technologies for surface treatment.
Source and photo: AIMPLAS