All design research studies — page 229
Every peer-reviewed study in the DesignDex index, newest first. Each entry links to a full summary with the finding, method, limitations and a practical design takeaway.
- Resource Management · 2009Low Impact Development Reduces Stormwater Runoff Volume by 42%
- Commercial Production · 2008Quality Improvement Strategies Reduce Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescribing by 9.7%
- Resource Management · 2005Agricultural BMPs Reduce Stream Phosphorus Loads by up to 43%
- Human Factors · 2000Urinary Incontinence Significantly Increases Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults
- Commercial Production · 2009Optimizing Embedded Sensor Node Design for Air Quality Monitoring
- Commercial Production · 2008Structured patient education and monitoring reduces hospitalizations by 36% in heart failure management.
- Commercial Production · 2002Automated Fibre Positioning System Enhances Astronomical Data Acquisition Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2002Predictive QoS Modeling for Workflow Optimization
- Innovation & Design · 2009Structured knowledge reuse accelerates Product-Service System (PSS) design.
- Commercial Production · 2005Thin-film microrefrigerators achieve 4°C cooling for integrated circuits
- Commercial Production · 2002Automated Fixture Design Verification Improves Manufacturing Precision
- Modelling · 2009Virtual Prototyping Enhances Construction Project Life-Cycle Management by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2006Management Support and Goal Difficulty are Key Predictors of Kaizen Event Success
- Innovation & Design · 2009High-Tech Business Models Can Drive Sustainable and Equitable Economic Growth
- Commercial Production · 2003Intelligent Fire Detection Systems Enhance Safety and Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2003Specialized Mechanical Engineering Disciplines Drive Niche Manufacturing Expertise
- Commercial Production · 2005ISO 14001 Certification Signals and Drives Superior Environmental Performance in Manufacturing
- Commercial Production · 2010Six Sigma and Fuzzy Logic Enhance Process Capability by 20%
- Commercial Production · 2004Intermediary Reduction in Indian Dairy Co-operatives Boosts Producer Income by 80%
- Resource Management · 2003Biopower: A Significant Contributor to Renewable Electricity Generation
- Commercial Production · 2008Organizational Change Concepts Can Create New Problems in Manufacturing
- Commercial Production · 2010Six Sigma implementation reduces laboratory errors by 90%
- Commercial Production · 2008IKEA Model and Virtual Prototyping Enhance Construction Process Management Efficiency
- Final Production · 2009Optimizing Stabilized Adobe Bricks with Lime and Cement for Enhanced Durability
- Innovation & Design · 2004Corporate Sponsorship in Biomedical Research Compromises Integrity
- Innovation & Design · 2009Novel medical devices developed by small companies outperform market expectations.
- Commercial Production · 2009Fuzzy Logic Enhances Supply Chain Performance Measurement for Competitive Advantage
- Commercial Production · 2006Lean Six Sigma Streamlines Supply Chains, Boosting Profitability
- Human Factors · 2001Ergonomic tool modifications reduce farm worker musculoskeletal complaints by up to 75%
- Sustainability · 2006Integrating Sustainability with Architectural Quality
- Final Production · 2009Optimizing Wood Fiber Properties for Pulp and Paper Production
- Final Production · 2010Vegetable oil heat-treatment enhances radiata pine stability and durability by up to 60%
- Human Factors · 2008Equipment Design Must Account for Human Motor Control Adaptation
- Resource Management · 2008Enhancing Biopolymer Flexibility with Cellulose Derivatives
- Final Production · 2008Bulk Orientation Enhances Strength and Reduces Density in Agricultural-Filler Polypropylene Composites
- Final Production · 2001Tree roots exhibit significant stiffness and failure strength, offering potential for soil reinforcement.
- Final Production · 2008All-Cellulose Composites: Tailoring Properties Through Controlled Crystallization
- Final Production · 2009Smart Materials Enhance Rotor-Bearing System Stability by 25%
- Final Production · 2009Optimized SMA Placement Enhances Structural Vibration Control by 25%
- Modelling · 2006Preisach Model Simplification for Hysteresis Control in Smart Actuators
- Final Production · 2003Antiferromagnetic Doping Enhances Magnetic Anisotropy in Ni-Mn-Ga Alloys
- Innovation & Design · 2000Integrated Systems Drive Future Smart City Functionality
- Final Production · 2006Controlled Semiconductor Nanowire Synthesis Enables Next-Generation Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices
- Final Production · 2002Shape Memory Alloy Fiber Composites Offer Tunable Mechanical Properties for Active Reinforcement
- Final Production · 2010Hybrid Composites with Embedded SMA Wires Achieve 30% Greater Displacement Range
- Final Production · 2003Physics-Based Models Enhance Control Accuracy in Hysteretic Smart Materials by up to 99%
- Final Production · 2008Bio-inspired soft robotics offer enhanced dexterity for complex environments
- Final Production · 2006Optimizing SMA Actuator Performance Through Precise Heat Transfer Modeling
- Final Production · 2008Off-normal deposition angles create controlled in-plane texture in metal nitride thin films
- Final Production · 2004Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy for Non-Destructive Quality Control of Thermal Barrier Coatings
- Final Production · 2006Microfluidic MHD Pumps Achieve Precise Low-Volume Fluid Control in NMR Environments
- Sustainability · 2008Integrating Natural Capital into Life Cycle Assessments Enhances Environmental Impact Evaluation
- Resource Management · 2001Surface Oxidation Enhances Activated Carbon's Heavy Metal Adsorption Capacity by 330%
- Final Production · 2006Thermal Spray Coatings Enhance Polymer Composite Durability
- Final Production · 2001Interpenetrating Al2O3/Ni3Al Composites Exhibit Enhanced Strength and Toughness at High Temperatures
- Resource Management · 2005Phytoremediation's Limited Efficacy for Heavy Metal Soil Contamination
- Resource Management · 2009Aluminum Grid Enhances Solar Water Heater Efficiency by 9%
- Resource Management · 2008Recycling Silicon for Photovoltaics Reduces Material Strain by 30%
- Final Production · 2010Nanoparticle Reinforcement Enhances Aluminum Alloy Strength at High Temperatures
- Final Production · 2004Optimizing SiC Volume Fraction and Sliding Velocity to Mitigate Severe Wear in Copper Composites
- Final Production · 2008High-Temperature Alloy Selection for 950°C Nuclear Heat Exchangers
- Final Production · 2005Finite Element Modeling Predicts and Corrects Composite Forming Distortions
- Final Production · 2010Optimized milling time enhances WC-Ni composite density and hardness by 10%
- Resource Management · 2005US Land Resources Can Sustain a Billion-Ton Annual Biomass Supply for Bioenergy
- Final Production · 2010Silica Coating and Silane Application Enhance Durability of Repaired Ceramic Dental Restorations by 20%
- Final Production · 2008Medium-pressure nitrogen DBD treatment significantly enhances polypropylene film wettability and adhesion
- Human Factors · 2010Wood dust exposure in carpentry workshops significantly elevates respiratory and neurological health risks.
- Final Production · 2009Molded plasmonic crystals achieve ~10^5 SERS enhancement for large-area, high-resolution surface analysis.
- Final Production · 2005Nanoembossing PLA yields improved surface hydrophilicity for biomedical applications
- Final Production · 2010Plasma Treatment Enhances Textile Performance and Enables Novel Applications
- Final Production · 2005Surface treatment of ceramics significantly impacts bond strength and interfacial toughness
- Modelling · 2003Coupled PDE Models Enhance System Performance Through Interconnected Dynamics
- Final Production · 2002Material Characterization Techniques Enhance Composite Performance
- Final Production · 2009Block Copolymers Enable Nanoscale Patterning for Advanced Manufacturing
- Final Production · 2010Engineered Membrane Architectures Enhance Cellular Signaling and Interfacing
- Innovation & Markets · 2009Median Family Net Worth Increased 17.7% Between 2004-2007, Outpacing Income Growth
- Final Production · 2009Indenter Elastic Modulus Dictates Fracture Initiation Force in Ceramics
- Final Production · 2010Polyurethane Varnish Significantly Reduces UV-Induced Discoloration in Thermally Modified Wood
- Final Production · 2007Optimizing Rubber Mold Hardness Enhances FRP Composite Mechanical Properties by 20%
- Final Production · 2009PDMS-based conductive composites enable integrated microfluidic devices
- Final Production · 2004Notched Braided Composites Exhibit 20% Higher Strength Retention Than Expected
- Final Production · 2007Material models for C/SiC composites accurately predict structural performance at elevated temperatures.
- Final Production · 2006Vibration Analysis Detects Composite Material Damage with 90% Accuracy
- Final Production · 2005Acousto-Ultrasonic Testing Detects Sub-Surface Delamination in CFRP Bridge Repairs
- Final Production · 2003VARTM Braided Composites Exhibit Enhanced Fatigue Life Under Tensile Loading
- Final Production · 2006Glass-based materials offer stable fluorescence standards for biophotonic applications
- Final Production · 2001Acoustic Emission Analysis Classifies Microfracture Types in Glass Matrix Composites
- Final Production · 2004Zirconate Pyrochlores Offer Superior Radiation Stability for Nuclear Waste Immobilization
- Resource Management · 2007Navigational Boundaries Significantly Impact Fishing Vessel Operations and Compliance
- Resource Management · 2008Woody Biomass Residues: A Viable Feedstock for Scalable Bioenergy Production
- Final Production · 2003Hydroxyapatite Composites: Balancing Bioactivity and Mechanical Strength for Hard Tissue Replacement
- Final Production · 2010Optimizing Ceramic Prosthesis Cooling for Reduced Residual Stress
- Final Production · 2004Carbon Fiber Composites Offer Superior Thermal Management and Mechanical Properties for Electronics Packaging
- Innovation & Design · 2002Export Propensity Boosts Demand for Low-Skilled Manufacturing Labor
- Final Production · 2000Biomaterial Selection for Prosthetics Significantly Impacts Biofilm Formation
- Modelling · 2005Finite Element Modelling of Ceramics and Glass: A Comprehensive Bibliography (1998-2004)
- Modelling · 2010Optimizing Shape Memory Alloy Component Simulation with Multi-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis
- Final Production · 2008Polyurethane adhesive enhances laminated wood profile strength by 15% compared to PVAc
- Final Production · 2009CAD/CAM in Dentistry: A 20-Year Retrospective on Ceramic Prosthetics
- Final Production · 2008Carbon Nanotubes Enhance Mechanical Strength and Damage Sensing in Aerospace Composites