Fully Recyclable Plastic Coatings

The IonKraft barrier coating system utilizes plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) to apply a thin, yet highly effective, barrier coating to plastic packaging. This innovative technology creates a silicon-organic and silicon oxide layer that provides exceptional resistance to chemical attacks and acts as a robust diffusion barrier for gases and liquids. The ultra-thin coating, measuring less than 100 nanometers, ensures that the packaging remains fully recyclable, addressing the challenge of recyclability in barrier packaging.

By replacing non-recyclable multi-material containers with mono-material containers coated with IonKraft's barrier system, the technology supports a fully circular economy in the packaging industry. The coating can be applied to various types of packaging plastics, such as PET and PE-HD, and is suitable for applications across multiple industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial chemicals. IonKraft's solution offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fluorinated coatings, which are facing regulatory bans due to environmental concerns.

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