Printable Flexible Conductive Inks for Wearable Electronics and Energy Storage (Fabrication of Flexible Conductive Items and Batteries Using Modified Inks, Tech ID: 17‑001)
Technology Overview: This technology enables the fabrication of flexible conductive structures and batteries using modified, printable inks. The approach allows electronic components and energy storage elements to be printed onto flexible substrates while maintaining conductivity, mechanical durability, and performance under bending or deformation. The technology supports low‑cost, scalable manufacturing and is compatible with roll‑to‑roll and additive printing processes, making it well suited for next‑generation wearable and flexible electronics.
Industry Pain Point: Traditional electronics manufacturing is rigid, costly, and poorly suited for flexible or wearable form factors.
NJIT Solution: This ink‑based printing approach delivers mechanically flexible conductive components and batteries, enabling new device designs and manufacturing efficiencies.
Key Features & Advantages
- Printable conductive and energy‑storage inks
- Maintains performance under bending and flexing
- Compatible with scalable printing processes
- Enables lightweight, flexible electronics
Development Stage: TRL 4–5 – Laboratory‑scale prototypes demonstrated.
Target Markets
- Wearable electronics
- Flexible sensors and devices
- Printed energy storage solutions
Market Opportunity
- Global flexible electronics market (2026): ~$45B
- CAGR: ~12–14%
- Projected market size (2035): ~$120–130B
Commercial & IP Details
Inventors: John Federici, Yuan Gu, Aide Wu