Plasma Functionalization and Encapsulation of Particles as a Solvent-Free Coating Technology

We present a new technology that integrates plasma coating and fluid bed reactor technology. This merger enables powder coating using a single step, solvent-free process that paves the way for particles with various targeted properties and diverse functionalities. The coating or grafting of new functionalities can be tailor-made to fit the application, and omits the use of solvents. As a result, no drying is needed and agglomeration of fine particles is prevented.