All design research studies — page 233
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.
- 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
- Final Production · 2006Maskless Mesoscale Materials Deposition (M³D) enables 10-micron feature creation on diverse substrates.
- Final Production · 2004Binding Mechanisms in Additive Manufacturing Dictate Material Versatility
- Resource Management · 2007Sustainable Charcoal Production Reduces Deforestation by 30%
- Final Production · 2008Aspect Ratio Significantly Enhances Etch Rate in Photostructurable Glass-Ceramics
- Innovation & Markets · 2007China's Economic Rise Creates Divergent Opportunities for Asian Economies
- Final Production · 2001Malaysian Bamboo (Gigantochloa scortechinii) Yields Viable Particleboard Properties
- Final Production · 2002Optimizing Sintering Temperature and TiO2 Content for Enhanced Microwave Dielectric Properties in Al2O3-TiO2 Ceramics
- Final Production · 2006DensiForm® technology achieves wrought-steel performance in powder metal components
- Final Production · 2006Warm forming of magnesium alloy sheets enables lighter, stiffer automotive hoods
- Final Production · 2009Optimizing Abrasive Waterjet Cutting for Aerospace Composites: Balancing Surface Finish and Kerf Taper
- Final Production · 2008Thin-ply composites exhibit enhanced compressive strength, enabling lighter and more reliable designs.
- Final Production · 2009Cohesive Zone Models Accurately Predict Fatigue Damage Progression in Notched CFRP Laminates
- Final Production · 2000Titanium-Boron Composites Offer Enhanced Stiffness and Wear Resistance
- Final Production · 2007Optimized Compression Molding for High-Conductivity Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates
- Resource Management · 2009Molten Nitrate Salts Enhance Thermal Energy Storage Efficiency
- Final Production · 2004CFRP Strengthening Increases Steel Structure Stiffness by up to 30%
- Final Production · 2003Optimized MIG Welding Parameters Enhance Aluminum 5754 Joint Strength and Penetration
- Final Production · 2008Reactive Alloy Casting: Ceramic Shell Compatibility Boosts Precision Part Quality
- Final Production · 2010IM7/977-3 Composite Properties Remain Robust Up to 60 Days Out-Time in Autoclave Processing
- Final Production · 2004Nickel-based superalloy welding defects reduced by controlled heat input and traverse speed
- Final Production · 2009Rapid curing of thermoplastic-toughened epoxy composites increases delamination fracture toughness by 20%
- Final Production · 2003Graphite-Epoxy Composites Offer Lighter, More Efficient Heat Dissipation for High-Performance Electronics
- Final Production · 2003Microencapsulation of healing agents enhances self-healing material performance
- Sustainability · 2010Traditional Earth Architecture Offers Sustainable Building Solutions
- Innovation & Design · 2003Issue Salience Fluctuates Based on Media, Public Opinion, and Policy Interactions
- Classic Design · 2006Gothic Cathedral Narratives Reflect Medieval Urban Economic Ideologies
- Classic Design · 2006Imperial influence on early film aesthetics and policy
- Final Production · 2003Spherical refractory powders enable net-shape manufacturing via PIM and VPS
- Classic Design · 2007Comfort Triangles Visualize Bioclimatic Design Strategy Effectiveness
- Final Production · 2001Tungsten Carbide's Dominance in Cutting Tools Drives Material Selection and Recycling Strategies
- Innovation & Design · 2003Systematic modeling methodology reduces wind turbine cost-effectiveness by 15%
- Modelling · 2005High-Resolution CFD Predicts Tip Vortex Formation Sensitivity
- Classic Design · 2009Flow separation as a selective noise amplifier
- Modelling · 2004Unstructured Grids Compromise Aerodynamic Heating Accuracy in Complex Geometries
- Modelling · 2000Generalized Steady-State CFD for Aerodynamic Force Prediction
- Classic Design · 2009Variable Geometry Turbofans Achieve Over 30% Fuel Savings Through Third Stream Modulation
- Classic Design · 2005Grass Inflorescence Diversity: A Typology of Form and Function
- Modelling · 2007Computational Fluid Dynamics Accurately Predicts General Flow Characteristics but Underpredicts Separation Bubble Size
- Modelling · 2005Black Sea Numerical Models Offer Scalable Insights for Global Ocean Processes
- Final Production · 2005Backward sweep in transonic compressor blades increases adiabatic efficiency by 1.25%
- Resource Management · 2003SWAP Model Optimizes Agricultural Water and Nutrient Management
- User-Centred Design · 2005Technology is a Tool, Not the Goal: Prioritizing Interactivity for Net Generation Learners
- Innovation & Design · 2010Status-seeking drives adoption of 'green' products, especially in public and at higher price points.
- User-Centred Design · 2002Integrating Emotional Design: Understanding Student Affect for Enhanced Learning Experiences
- Classic Design · 2004Visual literacy is intrinsically linked to technological evolution, from ancient mark-making to digital tools.
- Classic Design · 2008Collecting Obscure Vinyl: A Temporal Exoticism for Identity Assertion
- Classic Design · 2009Virtual Boy's ergonomic flaws limited its market appeal despite innovative display technology
- Classic Design · 2008Designer Capitalism: The Illusion of Choice in Art and Consumption
- Innovation & Design · 2002Design-Actuality Gaps Lead to Information System Failures in Developing Contexts
- Innovation & Design · 2009Priority Funding Areas: A Strategic Tool for Directed Urban Growth Management
- Innovation & Design · 2004Consumer Co-Creation: Shifting from Product Ownership to Production Participation
- Innovation & Design · 2005Intellectual Property Regimes Shift from Common Heritage to National Ownership for Crop Genetic Resources
- Innovation & Design · 2009Revitalizing Heritage: Wine Tourism as a Niche Market Strategy
- Classic Design · 2001Diverse 'Natures' Shape Landscape Design Visions
- User-Centred Design · 2000Contextual awareness in mobile systems significantly enhances user experience.