Atmospheric plasma coating \u2014 plasma-based coating in air without a vacuum \u2014 enables the direct functionalisation of wood and bio-based materials. Conductor paths can be applied directly, without the use of plastic films and in an environmentally friendly manner. At JOANNEUM RESEARCH\u2019s Niklasdorf site, researchers are exploring new opportunities for sustainable interior architecture and intelligent material applications.<\/p>\n
Atmospheric pressure plasma coating relies on the generation of a plasma at ambient pressure. A gas mixture is ionised and directed specifically onto the surface of the material. This allows various functional layers to be applied \u2014 such as electrically conductive structures, water-repellent coatings, or adhesion-promoting interlayers. A key advantage of the process is that it does not require vacuum chambers, making atmospheric plasma coating not only highly scalable and cost-efficient but also environmentally sustainable thanks to its minimal carbon footprint. \u201cThis technology allows us to functionalise materials in a completely new way \u2014 without using harmful chemicals or energy-intensive processes,\u201d explains J\u00fcrgen Lackner, researcher at JOANNEUM RESEARCH MATERIALS.2<\/sub>-Fussabdruck auch \u00f6kologisch nachhaltig ist. „Die Technologie erm\u00f6glicht es uns, Materialien auf eine v\u00f6llig neue Weise zu funktionalisieren, ohne dass dabei umweltsch\u00e4dliche Chemikalien oder energieintensive Prozesse n\u00f6tig sind“, erkl\u00e4rt J\u00fcrgen Lackner, Forscher bei JOANNEUM RESEARCH MATERIALS.<\/p>\n The technology is used to integrate invisible yet functional elements into wood and natural materials. For example, heating or sensor elements can be directly incorporated into furniture or wall panels. Because the materials are treated directly, their natural aesthetic remains unchanged. \u201cWe see great potential in sustainable interior design in particular, as we can integrate smart functions into natural materials without altering their appearance,\u201d Lackner continues.<\/p>\n Researchers at JOANNEUM RESEARCH are working closely with INO GmbH<\/a> to develop atmospheric plasma coating technology. While J\u00fcrgen Lackner's team is responsible for fundamental research and process optimisation, INO focuses on scaling the technology for industrial use. Another key scientific partner is Wood K plus<\/a>the competence centre for wood. Industrial partners such as EGGER HOLZ<\/a>, F\/List<\/a> and Technoholz<\/a> are testing the technology in specific product developments. Roll-to-roll methods and robot-assisted coating processes enable large-scale application on sheet and roll materials.<\/p>\n Atmospheric plasma coating contributes to reducing the use of plastics in functional, bio-based materials. It not only facilitates the creation of durable and repairable surfaces but also ensures their easy recyclability. Especially in interior architecture, automotive engineering and aerospace, the technology opens up new possibilities for sustainable and multifunctional use of materials. With ongoing development and adaptation to industrial requirements, atmospheric plasma coating could become a key technology for resource-efficient production and smart material solutions.<\/p>\n The research team led by J\u00fcrgen Lackner was recently honoured with the Styria Innovation Prize 2025<\/strong>\u00a0 and the Houskapreis,<\/strong> in recognition of their work on atmospheric plasma coating.<\/p>\n Die atmosph\u00e4rische Plasmabeschichtung – die Beschichtung mittels Plasma ohne Vakuum in Luft – macht die direkte Funktionalisierung von Holz und bio-basierten Materialien m\u00f6glich. Leiterbahnen k\u00f6nnen so umweltfreundlich ohne Kunststoff-Folien direkt aufgebracht werden. JOANNEUM RESEARCH forscht am Standort Niklasdorf an neuen M\u00f6glichkeiten f\u00fcr nachhaltige Innenarchitektur und intelligente Materialanwendungen. 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