Imagine the non-stick coating on a pan or the water-repellent finish on a jacket; these often use 'forever chemicals' that never break down and poison the earth. This project creates a new recipe for these coatings using plant-based materials and smart computer modeling to ensure they are safe. It's like replacing a toxic plastic wrap with a natural, high-performance alternative that doesn't harm the planet.
Industries relying on PFAS 'forever chemicals' for non-stick and water-repellent coatings face severe environmental pollution, health risks, and increasing regulatory pressure to find sustainable alternatives.
Three specific coating formulations: bio-based oil/wax microcapsules for textiles, hybrid siloxane for food packaging metal, and anti-soiling hybrid siloxane for glass. Additionally, an open-source replication tool using data-driven algorithms was developed.
If you are a fabric manufacturer dealing with strict regulations on PFAS chemicals — this project developed bio-based coatings using a polysaccharide matrix that provides hydrophobic and oleophobic properties. This allows you to maintain water and oil resistance while using sustainable materials.
If you are a machinery builder dealing with food sticking to metal surfaces — this project developed a hybrid siloxane biobased coating. This provides non-stick and anticorrosion protection, reducing cleaning downtime and improving equipment lifespan.
If you are a glass producer dealing with high maintenance and cleaning costs — this project developed a hybrid siloxane coating for anti-soiling and anti-reflecting properties. This results in transparent, defect-free surfaces that stay cleaner for longer.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost-per-unit information is not provided.
Yes, the project is currently upscaling the formulations developed in the first block to be implemented by end-users.
The project is creating an open-source replicability tool to boost market uptake, though specific patent details for the coatings are not listed.
They replace PFAS 'forever chemicals' with Safe and Sustainable by design (SSbD) alternatives, reducing toxicity and carbon footprints.
The project period runs until 2026-04-30, with current activities focusing on upscaling for end-user implementation.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with a 57% industry ratio, comprising 8 industrial partners including 4 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 5 research organizations and 1 university across 9 countries, suggests a high focus on market viability and practical application rather than pure academic research.
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