AkzoNobel offers coatings for consumer electronics with PCR plastics
AkzoNobel offers new coatings that are specifically designed for consumer electronics made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, providing long-lasting protection for these products.
AkzoNobel offers coatings for consumer electronics made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics.
One of the main coatings challenges with PCR plastics is adhesion, as the materials are originated from various sources. AkzoNobel’s researchers have overcome this challenge by creating a coating which provides a durable adhesive layer that adheres firmly to the surface of the substrate.
The coating solution has already been successfully used in the high-end computer market.
AkzoNobel has also used its extensive expertise to develop primers, polyurethanes and UV coatings specifically designed for the PCR materials, as well as boasting significantly reduced VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions compared with solvent-based counterparts.
The new range also features more sustainable technologies such as low-temperature baking and UV curing. This helps to minimize energy consumption and speed up the curing process, which reduces energy costs and carbon footprint.
“The new technology we’ve developed enables more options and possibilities for the circular use of materials, while also supporting the high performance standards that electronics manufacturers demand,” said Maximilien Schréder, Commercial Director for Global Consumer Electronics.
