All design research studies — page 175
Every peer-reviewed study in the designdex.org index, newest first. Each entry links to a full summary with the finding, method, limitations and a practical design takeaway.
- Human Factors · 2011Roadside Design Modifications Significantly Reduce Fatalities in Run-Off-Road Accidents
- Human Factors · 2015Robotic Rehabilitation System Enhances Ankle and Balance Recovery Post-Neurological Injury
- Sustainability · 2015Tourism communities face significant climate change vulnerability
- Human Factors · 2014Socioeconomic factors significantly influence hypertension risk and disparities.
- Human Factors · 2014Socioeconomic Disparities Significantly Impact Early Childhood Education Access
- Sustainability · 2014Solar Park Development Must Prioritize Social Equity for Successful Implementation
- Human Factors · 2015Crew Resource Management Training Enhances Maritime Safety Performance
- Human Factors · 2011Integrating Cognitive Work Analysis into Systems Engineering with SysML Enhances User-Centric Design
- Modelling · 2015Neuro-Fuzzy Networks Achieve 3.39% RMSE in Hexapod Inverse Static Analysis
- User-Centred Design · 2015Digital Library Accessibility: A Practical Framework for Inclusive Design
- Human Factors · 2014On-call rail maintenance work significantly increases stress and fatigue due to unpredictability.
- Human Factors · 2012Higher Competition Levels Enhance Declarative and Procedural Knowledge in Young Athletes
- Human Factors · 2015Wearable Sensors Accurately Predict Construction Worker Fall Risk Based on Gait and Postural Stability
- Human Factors · 2013Motor Command Influence on Proprioception Varies by Joint
- User-Centred Design · 2014Learner Trust in Open Models Increases with Perceived Control and Transparency
- Final Production · 2013Chemical Blowing Agents Significantly Alter PLA Foam Biodegradation Rates
- Final Production · 2010Water absorption significantly degrades tensile strength in kenaf-polyester composites
- Final Production · 2014Bamboo and Sisal Fibers Offer Sustainable Alternatives for Composite Materials
- Final Production · 2010Injection temperature above 185°C leads to 40% decrease in composite mechanical strength due to thermal degradation and porosity.
- Resource Management · 2014Bamboo's High Capacity for Methyl Green Dye Removal
- Final Production · 2012Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes enhance SnO2 photocatalytic efficiency by 30%
- Final Production · 2013Coconut Coir Fiber Composites Exhibit Enhanced Tensile, Impact, and Flexural Strength with Increased Fiber Volume and Length
- Resource Management · 2010Bamboo fiberboard production offers a 70% reduction in environmental impact compared to glass fiber reinforced plastic.
- Final Production · 2011Optimizing Span Length for Natural Fiber Composite Tensile Strength
- Final Production · 2015Fiber surface treatment with APTES enhances thermoset biocomposite tensile strength and ductility
- Human Factors · 2014Offering Choices in Caregiving Reduces Agitated Behaviors by 30%
- Human Factors · 2010Auto-Stereoscopic Displays Enhance Mobile UI Engagement Through Combined Depth Cues
- Human Factors · 2013Quantifying Human-Machine Interaction Speed: Information Rate in Manual Control Tasks
- Human Factors · 2015Volleyball blockers prioritize peripheral vision for initial threat detection, then foveal vision for precise targeting.
- Final Production · 2012SMA-actuated MR fluid CVT enhances centrifugal fan efficiency in nuclear power plants
- Human Factors · 2011Pneumatic Muscle Actuators Offer Lightweight, Gravity-Independent Resistance for Strength Training
- Resource Management · 2014Energy-Aware Path Planning for Unmanned Systems
- Final Production · 2012Controllable Inertia Track Enhances Hydraulic Engine Mount Performance
- Human Factors · 2014Interface Design Aligns with User Cognitive Load for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
- Final Production · 2012EMG-Actuated Artificial Muscle Finger Achieves Human-Like Dexterity and Low Energy Consumption
- Final Production · 2013Laser Excimer Fabrication Enables 2.5 DOF IPMC Microlegs for Bio-Inspired Robotics
- Final Production · 2011Embedded Piezoelectric Fiber Composites Maintain Structural Integrity While Enabling Real-Time Health Monitoring
- Final Production · 2014Nonlinear FEA of Piezoelectric Smart Structures Enhances Vibration Control Accuracy
- Final Production · 2011Shape Memory Alloy Reinforcement Significantly Reduces Postbuckling Deflection in Composite Laminates
- Final Production · 2012Shape Memory Alloys Enable Fail-Safe Tilt Mirror Mechanisms in Spaceborne Systems
- Final Production · 2015Irregular Composite Shells Achieve Bistability Through Kinematic Nonlinearity
- Final Production · 2015Finite Element Analysis Predicts Adhesive Delamination and Material Properties
- Final Production · 2014Cermet coatings enhance solar absorber efficiency by optimizing spectral selectivity
- Final Production · 2011Anodic Aluminum Oxide Membranes Offer Scalable Nanofabrication
- Resource Management · 2014TiO2-SiO2 Composites Enhance Pollutant Removal in Wastewater Treatment
- Final Production · 2012Metal Foams and MMCs Offer Tunable Thermal Performance for Heat Exchangers
- Final Production · 2014Nanomaterial Assembly Boosts Li-ion Battery Power Density by 20%
- Final Production · 2015Suspension Electrodes Unlock Scalable Energy and Water Technologies
- Final Production · 2014Microelectrode Array Fabrication for Dielectrophoretic Particle Manipulation
- Final Production · 2014Optimized milling time enhances Alumina wettability in Aluminium Matrix Composites by 50%
- Final Production · 2014Optimizing Functionally Graded Material Layer Thickness for Reduced Residual Stress at High Temperatures
- Final Production · 2012Miniaturization of Gas Turbines Demands Advanced Manufacturing for Mechanical Components
- Final Production · 2015Wrought CoCrMo Alloys Exhibit Superior Corrosion Resistance in Hip Implants
- Final Production · 2010VC addition stabilizes WC/Co interfaces, inhibiting grain growth in cemented carbides
- Final Production · 2012Carbon Nanotube Integration Enhances Aluminum Composite Strength
- Final Production · 2014Graphite-Stainless Steel Composites Offer Enhanced Durability for PEM Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates
- Final Production · 2014Laser Ablation Parameters Dictate Superhydrophobic Surface Performance
- Final Production · 2014GTN Model Accurately Predicts AA6016 Sheet Metal Fracture Behavior
- Final Production · 2014Accurate Material Parameters Enhance Sheet Metal Stamping Simulations by 30%
- Final Production · 2015Polymer coatings enhance coin durability and hygiene
- Final Production · 2012Sheet Metal Forming Simulation Reduces Automotive Development Time by 30%
- Final Production · 2015Interior Spray Cooling Reduces Press-Hardening Cycle Time by 30%
- Final Production · 2010Fuzzy logic integration optimizes lightweight structures by balancing mass and manufacturability
- Final Production · 2011Optimizing Machining of High-Temperature Nickel Alloys for Enhanced Durability
- Modelling · 2014Replicating Aircraft Dynamics: High-Fidelity Flight Simulators from COTS Components
- Final Production · 2011Alumina Accelerates Aluminum Corrosion for Enhanced Hydrogen Production
- Final Production · 2011Stereo Vision System Achieves Sub-Millimeter Accuracy in Sheet Metal Defect Detection
- Final Production · 2012Architectural Innovation in Post-War Australia Driven by Scientific Needs
- Final Production · 2012Mechanization of Marquetry: Balancing Craftsmanship and Mass Production
- Final Production · 2014HFQ Process Enables Complex Magnesium Alloy Component Manufacturing
- Final Production · 2012Spark Plasma Sintering Achieves 98% Density in Boron Suboxide Nanocomposites in 5 Minutes
- Final Production · 2014Biodegradable PHA composites enhance mechanical strength and surface properties for biomedical applications.
- Final Production · 2015Optimizing Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings for Low Gloss Finish
- Final Production · 20123D Printing Enables Rapid Sand Casting of Functional Prototypes
- Final Production · 2010Laser shock peening micro-dent arrays reduce friction by 18% on Ti-6Al-4V
- Final Production · 2012Capacitive NDT accurately detects polymer insulation degradation in aerospace wiring
- Final Production · 2015Multilayer textile packages with PCM microcapsules enhance thermal resistance by up to 20%
- Final Production · 2015AAC Block Wall Construction Mitigates Thermal Bridging and Condensation
- Innovation & Design · 2012Integrating End-of-Life Recovery into Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) Decision-Making
- Final Production · 2014Boric Acid as a Nanostructure Growth Regulator in Electrochemical Deposition
- Sustainability · 2013Retailers Can Achieve Significant Environmental Gains Through Strategic Supply Chain and Operational Improvements
- Resource Management · 2011Rising energy costs impact hardwood industry profitability by an average of 5%
- Final Production · 2015Optimizing Hardwood Log Classification for Enhanced Yield and Cost-Effectiveness
- Final Production · 2015Wood toughness is not significantly influenced by growth ring orientation
- Resource Management · 2011Local Manufacturing of Renewable Energy Tech Boosts Rural Economies
- Final Production · 2014Moisture content significantly impacts bamboo composite strength, requiring precise control for wind turbine blades.
- Resource Management · 2013Branchwood utilization can reduce forest depletion by up to 28.6% per felled tree
- Final Production · 2013Orthotropic Material Models for Biocomposite Particleboards Enhance FEM Simulations
- Resource Management · 2014Economic Restructuring as a Water Conservation Strategy
- Sustainability · 2011Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Quantifies Furniture's Environmental Impact
- Final Production · 2014PVA-co-MMA Copolymerization Enhances Tropical Wood Mechanical Strength and Thermal Stability
- Innovation & Design · 2013Industry Culture and Policy Stifle Forest Sector Innovation
- Final Production · 2011Thermo-mechanical simulation predicts solder failure in LTCC RFIC packaging
- Final Production · 2011Chamfered and beveled margins enhance dental crown adaptation by up to 50%
- Final Production · 2011Laminated glass with PVB interlayers and protective films offers superior blast resistance.
- Final Production · 2011Optimizing Carbon Black Dispersion with Tailored Surfactants Enhances Material Properties
- Final Production · 2010Layered Calcium Phosphate Hybrids Enhance Bone Cement Setting Time
- Final Production · 2010Optimizing Layering and Preparation for Enhanced Adhesion in Bi-Material Composites
- Final Production · 2015Core/Shell Nanoparticle Coatings Enhance Second-Harmonic Generation
- Final Production · 2010Sol-Gel Fabrication Optimizes Transparent Conductive Oxide Films for Renewable Energy