Revolutionary Plasmaguard X: Sustainable coating without Pfas!

Revolutionary Plasmaguard X: Sustainable coating without Pfas!

Greifswald, Deutschland - Plasmalex announced the introduction of Plasmaguard X on March 24, 2025, a groundbreaking innovation within the Plasmaguard® platform for high-performance barrier layers. This new coating is the result of extensive research and development and offers a complete freedom of PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) while it is at the same time environmentally friendly. The Plasmaguard® products are specially designed for applications in different areas, including medical devices, consumer electronics and circuit boarding (PCBAs).

The Plasmaguard X coating is characterized by an exceptionally small thickness of less than 1.5 µm and thus offers powerful properties that exceed conventional coatings. This dielectric barrier coating is a cost -efficient solution that does not require compromises in terms of performance and budget. Plasmalex has also developed advanced coating systems and procedures that are suitable for both batches and role-to-roll applications.

background to Pfas and the challenges of the industry

The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) is planning an EU-wide ban on PFAs, since these chemicals, which are estimated in many industries due to their outstanding technical properties, are also harmful to the environment. PFAS are also known as "eternal drives" because they accumulate in the human organism and the environment. Their negative effects on ecosystems and human health, such as hormone disorders and an increased risk of cancer, have increased the urgent need for alternative solutions. The decision of the European Commission on the ban is expected for 2025, which could face major challenges in many industries.

The Fraunhofer IFAM has developed fluorine-free coatings for years that can serve as alternatives to PFAs in anti-cable, sliding and hydrophobic applications. These technologies are versatile and come into play in the food industry or in the automotive industry.

innovations in coating technology

researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Research and Technology (INP) in Greifswald have developed an extremely water-repellent silicon organic polymer layer that could act as non-toxic alternative to PFAS. This coating, which is made with plasma technology, is mechanical and chemically stable and is ideal for medical applications, including implants. The skin -efficient layer can be applied to different materials such as metals, plastics and semiconductors and shows promising properties in terms of storage stability and washing stability.

experts and interested parties are invited to explore the properties and advantages of Plasmaguard® in more detail in order to be better prepared for the future challenges of industry.