All design research studies — page 247
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.
- Final Production · 2017Optimized Laser Powder Bed Fusion Process Achieves 99.8% Density with Low-Cost Iron Powders
- Final Production · 2020Binder Jetting Ceramics: Post-Processing and Testing Crucial for Optimal Performance
- Final Production · 2020Ti6Al4V powder degrades after 8 laser powder bed fusion recycle iterations, exceeding oxygen limits.
- Final Production · 2019Nanoanalytical techniques enhance organic-inorganic nanohybrid quality control and reproducibility.
- Resource Management · 2020CMC@MMT-FeS Composite Achieves 99% Immobilization of Hexavalent Chromium in Contaminated Soil
- Final Production · 2015Functionally graded Ni-Ti microstructures achieve hardness up to 513 HV0.3
- Final Production · 2015Nanostructured Surfaces Enhance Orthopedic Implant Performance
- Final Production · 2017Vanadium Carbide Interlayers Enhance Diamond Adhesion on Steel by Mitigating Thermal Mismatch
- Final Production · 2020Molten Salt Interactions Compromise Cathode Purity in Metal Extraction
- Final Production · 2020High-Pressure Torsion Enhances AlSi10Mg Microhardness by 200% Through Microstructural Refinement
- Final Production · 2017Polymer microfluidics: Cost-effective fabrication for widespread adoption
- Human Factors · 2020Hamstring injuries in elite youth soccer peak in August and October, suggesting seasonal design considerations for training and equipment.
- Final Production · 2016X-ray Tomography Verifies Medical Implant Quality by Quantifying Porosity and Comparing to CAD
- Final Production · 2016Electromagnetic pulsing enables rapid, non-thermal shaping of metallic glasses
- Final Production · 2015Mesoporous Carbon-Coated LiTi2(PO4)3 Anodes Enhance Aqueous Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lifespan by 88.9% Over 1200 Cycles
- Final Production · 2019Concave Coil Design Enhances Tube Expansion Uniformity by 25%
- Final Production · 2018Anisotropic Meta-Atoms Enable Multifunctional Metasurface Integration
- Resource Management · 2015Electrochemical Oxidation and Biological Filtration Synergistically Enhance Coking Wastewater Treatment
- Final Production · 2020Printed Nanomaterials Enable Scalable, Cost-Effective Flexible Hybrid Electronics
- Final Production · 2018Plasma treatment creates gradient elasticity to prevent cracking in thin films
- Final Production · 2015Bio-inspired fibrillar adhesives achieve superior adhesion through micro-patterning, but manufacturing simplicity favors flat-tipped pillars.
- Final Production · 2019Optimizing Thermoforming Temperature for Woven CF/PEEK Composites Enhances Formability and Prevents Delamination
- Final Production · 2020Scalable Nanofabrication for Metasurface Commercialization
- Final Production · 2017Rolled-up 3D metamaterials enable mass fabrication of advanced THz devices
- Human Factors · 2020Spatial ability significantly enhances problem representation in engineering tasks
- Final Production · 2018Surface coatings can enhance component properties but their impact on vibration damping is often negligible.
- Final Production · 2018Micropatterning enhances perovskite photoluminescence lifetime by 20%
- Final Production · 2016Surface treatment significantly impacts composite joint strength and failure modes
- Final Production · 2017Upset Protrusion Joining enables robust, cost-effective joining of dissimilar metals, including die-cast magnesium.
- Final Production · 2017Polyacetal gears exhibit distinct wear patterns under misalignment, with pitch misalignment being the most critical.
- Final Production · 2017Micro-stylus design for sub-50µm feature measurement requires integrated manufacturing and metrology
- Resource Management · 2016Optimizing Solar Collector Placement Boosts Hot Water System Efficiency by 15%
- Final Production · 2016Electrode tip wear in spot welding significantly impacts weld quality and production efficiency.
- Final Production · 2016Polymer Composites Offer a Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Wood Framing in Residential Construction
- Final Production · 2019Delta wing design with integrated antenna optimizes aerodynamic performance and reduces production costs
- Final Production · 2016Optimizing Adhesive Bond Strength for Enhanced Dental Restoration Longevity
- Final Production · 2020Hyperelastic Rubber Hold-Downs Enhance CLT Shear Wall Performance
- Final Production · 2017Galfenol and Alfenol alloys enable wireless dynamic torque sensing in drive trains
- Final Production · 2016Uniform Chromium Distribution in TLP Bonds Enhances Superalloy Corrosion Resistance
- Final Production · 2015Adaptive seam tracking enhances robotic TIG weld quality by 25%
- Final Production · 2019Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Restores Titanium Alloy Components with High Integrity
- Resource Management · 2020Wastewater-fed Microbial Electrolysis Cells (MECs) can produce hydrogen and valuable chemicals while treating waste.
- Final Production · 2020Laser Powder Bed Fusion Enables Complex Superalloy Geometries with Tailored Microstructures
- Final Production · 2015Silicone elastomers offer superior long-term resiliency in soft denture liners compared to plasticized acrylic resins.
- Resource Management · 2017Salinity Threshold for Activated Sludge in Textile Wastewater Treatment
- Final Production · 2018Complex Detector Systems Require Robust Engineering and Integration Strategies
- Final Production · 2018Nanocoatings Enhance Textile Durability and Functionality
- Resource Management · 2017Stable Zirconium-Porphyrin MOFs Achieve 99% Bisphenol A Removal in Water Treatment
- Final Production · 2020Single Crystal Superalloys with Optimized Composition Enhance Gas Turbine Blade Creep Resistance by 20%
- Final Production · 2020Bio-sourced phytic acid and biochar treatment significantly enhances cotton fabric flame retardancy
- Final Production · 2017Engineered Zirconia Surfaces Enhance Biomedical Device Longevity and Biocompatibility
- Final Production · 2019Scalable Graphene Production Methods Impact Material Quality and Application Viability
- Resource Management · 2020Timber origin significantly impacts sawlog load mass and density
- Resource Management · 2020Office Fit-Out Demolition: 78% Landfill Rate Driven by Lease Costs and Product Design
- Resource Management · 2019Waste Heat Recovery System Cuts Wood Drying Energy Consumption by 38.5%
- Resource Management · 2018Wood waste from timber and furniture manufacturing can be a valuable fuel source.
- Final Production · 2020Wood preservative treatments can reduce glulam strength by up to 20%
- Final Production · 2019Incorporating Waste Paper into Cement Composites Reduces Thermal Conductivity but Diminishes Mechanical Strength
- Resource Management · 2015Embodied Carbon Measurement in Construction: Bridging the Gap to Regulation
- Commercial Production · 2015Profitability in Wood Processing Tied to Sustainable Forestry Practices
- Final Production · 2019Submicron Multi-Metal 3D Printing Achieved via Electrohydrodynamic Redox Process
- Final Production · 2016Layer Composition Significantly Impacts Laminated Bamboo Beam Performance
- Sustainability · 2020Reducing post-harvest losses in Vietnamese agriculture can boost productivity and sustainability.
- Resource Management · 2020Diversifying particleboard feedstock with fast-growing trees can cut production costs by up to 17%
- Resource Management · 2019Wood Industry Value Chain: Shifting Economic Impact from State to Appalachian Ohio
- Final Production · 2019Ultrafast Laser Welding Enables High-Strength Ceramic Joins Without Thermal Damage
- Final Production · 2016Cold-pressing sulfide electrolytes enables dense separators and enhanced battery energy density
- Innovation & Design · 2019Industrialized Construction Attracts Significant Investment, Driving Market Growth
- Final Production · 2020Microneedle arrays enable minimally invasive transdermal drug delivery with enhanced patient compliance.
- Final Production · 2018Nanocomposite Hydrogels Enhance Biomedical Material Performance
- Resource Management · 2018Nanoporous membranes offer a pathway to high-performance, economical water purification.
- Final Production · 20153D Printing Enables Porous Scaffolds for Enhanced Tissue Regeneration
- Resource Management · 2017Low-Cost Redox-Flow Batteries: A Pathway to Scalable Energy Storage
- Final Production · 2020High-entropy rare-earth niobates/tantalates enhance thermal barrier coating hardness by 15-25%
- Final Production · 2020Robotic Arms as Generative Design Tools for Material Exploration
- Final Production · 2017Nonwoven textile permeability is predictable under compression, validating Darcy's Law.
- Final Production · 2017Optimizing Military Protective Clothing Through Advanced Fabric Selection
- Final Production · 2020Nanoclay Coating Enhances Cotton Flame Retardancy via Barrier Effect
- Final Production · 2016Eco-friendly Silicone-Acrylate Binder Enhances Textile Print Durability and Softness
- Final Production · 2020Triple-layer woven fabric achieves thermal insulation without padding
- Resource Management · 2018BEES 2.0: Quantifying the Environmental and Economic Impact of Building Materials
- Final Production · 2016Ultrasonic and Microwave Treatment Enhances Kenaf Fiber Tensile Strength by 20%
- Final Production · 2019Inkjet Printing of Conductive Materials on Textiles Achieves High Resolution and Design Flexibility
- Final Production · 2015Geotextile drainage layers significantly extend road lifespan over expansive clays
- Resource Management · 2016Waste PET and Cotton Textiles Transformed into Viable Composites
- Resource Management · 2015MBR Fouling Mitigation Strategies Enhance Wastewater Reuse Efficiency
- Final Production · 2019Optimizing Polypropylene Strength: Orientation is Key
- Final Production · 2020Polymer Powder 3D Printing: A Comparative Analysis of Binder Jetting, SLS, and High-Speed Sintering
- Final Production · 2020Stitched Multiaxial Warp Knits Offer Enhanced Damage Tolerance in Composites
- Final Production · 2017Buckypaper Composites Offer Superior Mechanical and Electrical Properties
- Final Production · 2015Real-time Fatigue Prediction in Composite Structures Using Integrated Sensor Data
- Final Production · 2020Textile-Based Wearable Sensors: Bridging Material Innovation and Real-World Health Monitoring
- Final Production · 2020Robotic platforms enhance bridge inspection accuracy and efficiency
- Final Production · 2019Stretchable Sensors Enhance Environmental Monitoring Capabilities
- Final Production · 2018MXene-Graphene-PVDF Composites Offer Superior Electromagnetic Shielding in Flexible Fabrics
- Final Production · 2018Laser-bonded prepreg sheets achieve 668 MPa tensile strength in 3D printed composites
- Final Production · 2018Optimized Lyocell Fibre Orientation Enhances Polypropylene Composite Strength by up to 20%
- Final Production · 2020Hybrid epoxy composites with dual filler reinforcement enhance mechanical and thermomechanical performance.
- Final Production · 2019Bone-inspired composite laminates achieve 30% higher fracture toughness through crack path deviation
- Final Production · 20193D Printed Centrifugal Contactors Enhance Molybdenum Recovery Efficiency