Plasma Coatings as Sustainable-by-Design Adhesion Primers in Multi-Material Laminates

Coatings are essential in the multi-material laminates industry, providing flexibility in lamination processes and innovative product design. However, traditional adhesion primers pose significant challenges for recyclability at the product’s end-of-life. The PlasmaCola project addresses this by developing sustainable-by-design plasma coatings that act as advanced adhesion primers and adherent artificial solid electrolyte interfaces. These coatings enhance the cyclability of solid-state batteries while enabling easier material recovery. By utilizing plasma deposition techniques, adhesion promoters derived from the chemical upcycling of mixed plastic waste are designed to enable on-demand debonding, facilitating the recycling of multilayered packaging. This innovation supports the transition to a circular economy, fostering collaboration among local companies with shared sustainability goals, promoting best practices, and optimizing resource use to drive environmentally responsible advancements in the materials industry.

Program of support for business R&D - HAZITEK (Action co-financed by the Basque Government and the Eruopean Union through European regional development Fund 2021-2027 (FEDER)