Electroactive, Electrospun Polymer Scaffolds for Regenerative Medicine (Electrospun Electroactive Polymers for Regenerative Medicine Applications, Tech ID: 08‑018)
Technology Overview: This technology creates electrospun, electroactive polymer scaffolds that provide biophysical cues to cells, mimicking native extracellular matrix while enabling electrostimulation. The fibrous architecture supports cell adhesion and alignment, and the electroactivity can modulate cell behavior to accelerate healing and tissue formation.
Industry Pain Point: Passive scaffolds lack instructive electrical cues needed for functional regeneration.
NJIT Solution: Electroactive, ECM‑like fibers deliver mechanical support and bioelectric stimulation.
Key Features & Advantages
- Electroactive stimulation within a fibrous scaffold
- ECM‑mimetic morphology for cell guidance
- Tunable mechanical/electrical properties
- Applicable to muscle/nerve/soft‑tissue repair
Development Stage: TRL 4–5 – In‑vitro and early in‑vivo validation.
Target Markets
- Regenerative medicine & tissue engineering
- Neuro‑musculoskeletal repair
- Advanced wound care
Market Opportunity
- Regenerative medicine market (2026): ~$45B
- CAGR: ~15–18%
- 2035 projection: >$110B
Commercial & IP Details
Inventors: Norbert Weber, Treena L. Arinzeh, Michael Jaffe