Plaslon: PFAS-free non-stick coating
Non-stick coatings have been one of the most popular coatings for cookware, for example, for decades due to their ease of use and cleaning. Common non-stick coatings are produced on a PTFE or sol-gel basis. However, PTFE-type coatings are at risk of being banned in the near future due to possible EU PFAS restrictions. Researchers at the Fraunhofer IFAM have developed a PFAS-free alternative with the Plaslon coating.
Researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM have developed a PFAS-free alternative with the so-called Plaslon coating, which is characterized by non-stick properties in combination with high mechanical resistance. The coating, which is produced using plasma technology, is designed as a gradient layer to enable the best possible adhesion to the product body on the one hand and to develop optimum non-stick properties on the other. The coating is also characterized by good easy-to-clean properties and is resistant to cutting and abrasion. It is non-porous and food-safe. It also exhibits oleophilic behavior with regard to edible oils and fats.
A unique selling point of the 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 hardness. Although products made from these materials in particular are very scratch-resistant, they have a poor non-stick effect.
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