All design research studies — page 315
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 · 2015Unité d'Habitation's Functional Failings Undermine Mass Housing Prototype Claims
- Sustainability · 2019Interdisciplinary planning boosts sustainable construction sector growth by 25%
- Final Production · 2020NiTi SMA and UHPC enhance seismic resistance in bridge columns, reducing permanent deformation by up to 68%
- Modelling · 2016Corrugated Cushioning Performance Predictable with Dynamic Stress-Energy Models
- Final Production · 2017HS-SPME-GC/MS: A Solventless Method for Polymer Degradation and Composition Analysis
- Final Production · 2019Bio-integrated construction materials can self-repair and improve over time
- Final Production · 2017Polystyrene's Versatility in Food Packaging: Properties, Regulations, and Environmental Considerations
- Human Factors · 2019Textured footwear reduces postural sway and improves plantar pressure distribution in older women
- Final Production · 2019Aluminum powder-cement composites reduce concrete dead weight by up to 2% by weight of cement
- Resource Management · 2019Nuclear Modernity's Legacy: Unintended Resource Hubs in Cienfuegos
- Resource Management · 2016Biodegradable polymer blends offer sustainable foaming for packaging
- Final Production · 2018Corrugation of cellular polymer structures significantly impacts mechanical and thermal performance.
- Resource Management · 2016Biochar-based photocatalysts enhance sustainable material processing
- Resource Management · 2018Life-cycle assessment uncertainty quantified: 10% variation in environmental impact estimates.
- Final Production · 2016Optimizing Plant Fiber Processing for Enhanced Composite Performance
- Final Production · 2017Hybrid Timber-Polymer Concrete Joints Offer Formwork-Free Construction and Enhanced Structural Integrity
- Resource Management · 2020Natural Fiber Composites Offer Sustainable Alternatives for Product Design
- Final Production · 2016Industrialization in Construction Boosts Sustainability and Quality
- Final Production · 2015Hydrothermal curing at 0.6MPa and 165°C significantly enhances cement matrix strength by up to 17% for textile-reinforced concrete.
- Final Production · 2020Helium droplet synthesis enables precise control over nanoscale alloy formation
- Final Production · 2020Digital concrete fabrication enables thin, folded structural elements
- Final Production · 2018Lightweight steel structures reduce building mass by 89% and construction time by 70% compared to reinforced concrete.
- Final Production · 2020Foaming pressure of 20 MPa optimizes polystyrene microporous foam for enhanced compressive strength
- Final Production · 2019Crack width significantly impacts stress intensity factor in notched specimens
- Resource Management · 2018Construction waste reduction strategies can boost resource efficiency in developing economies.
- Resource Management · 2016Effective storage and material rotation can reduce construction waste by up to 49.4%
- Final Production · 2017Mass Timber Construction Accelerates High-Rise Projects by 20% Compared to Traditional Methods
- Final Production · 2019Optimizing Polymer Foam Density for Enhanced Insulation Properties
- User-Centred Design · 2015Real-time fMRI paradigm adaptation enhances statistical power by 25%
- Resource Management · 2020Olive Stone Biomass Achieves 80% Methylene Blue Dye Removal from Wastewater
- Final Production · 2016Optimizing Bamboo and Ramie Fiber Ratios in Polypropylene Composites Enhances Sound Absorption by 20%
- Resource Management · 2019Cascading Biomass Streams Unlock High-Value Product Pathways
- Final Production · 2015Nitrogen ion implantation extends bending fatigue life of TiNi shape-memory alloy tapes by over 100%
- Final Production · 2019Pyrolysis temperature dictates biochar microstructure, influencing polypropylene composite performance
- Final Production · 2016Granular Material Integration Enhances Low-Frequency Acoustic Absorption in Natural Fiber Composites
- Final Production · 20173D Printing and Shape Memory Alloys Enable Miniature High-Speed Biomimetic Actuators
- Final Production · 2015Bamboo fiber composite tensile strength varies significantly with weave pattern and fiber orientation
- Final Production · 2017Acid treatment and nano-silica coating boost SMA-polymer composite flexural strength by up to 48%
- Final Production · 2019Submerged Abrasive Waterjet Micromachining Achieves <10% Error in Smart Material Fabrication
- Final Production · 2020SMA beam bending response is significantly altered by tension-compression asymmetry and partial transformation.
- Final Production · 2017SMA Actuator Fault Tolerance Enhances Soft Robot Reliability
- Final Production · 2020Topology Optimization Enables Multi-Output SMA Actuators
- Final Production · 2017Shape-setting SMA knitted structures enables tunable actuation performance
- Final Production · 2020Parameter Uncertainty in Shape Memory Alloy Models Significantly Impacts Performance Predictions
- Final Production · 2018β-Phase PVDF: A Material for Advanced Electroactive Applications
- Final Production · 2017Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECCs) and Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) enhance civil infrastructure resilience against extreme loads.
- Final Production · 2015Glass fiber reinforcement in thin spray-on liners enhances compressive strength and stiffness by up to 30%
- Final Production · 2016Thiol-Acrylate Polymerization Offers Tunable Material Properties for Microfluidic Devices
- Final Production · 2015Bio-based epoxy resin properties are tunable via precursor and curing agent selection
- Final Production · 2018Nitinol SMA Helical Springs Exhibit Predictable Pseudoelasticity Under Varied Manufacturing and Loading Conditions
- Final Production · 2019Void-free propellant grain manufacturing is critical for stable solid rocket motor performance in high-speed micro-aerial vehicles.
- Final Production · 2016Hot Water Actuation of SMA Springs: A Viable Alternative to Electrical Actuation
- Final Production · 20183D Stress Field Inversion for Conductive Composites Enhances Tactile Sensor Design
- Final Production · 2018Indraft Tube Wind Tunnel: A Cost-Effective Approach to Supersonic Flow Demonstration
- Final Production · 2018Optimizing Biodegradable Composite Films for Enhanced Degradation and Mechanical Integrity
- Final Production · 2018Optimized Basketball Shoe Sole Structures Enhance Shock Absorption by 25%
- Final Production · 2017Optimizing Pipe Belt Conveyor Design for Reduced Energy Consumption and Enhanced Belt Integrity
- Final Production · 2019ADAM Process: Layer Thickness Dictates Density and Roughness in Metal Part Production
- Final Production · 20203 wt% Fluorine-Modified Silicon Carbide Boosts Epoxy Coating Corrosion Resistance by 3 Orders of Magnitude
- Final Production · 2020MEMS Lithography Enables High-Aspect Ratio Microneedle Arrays for Targeted Drug Delivery
- Final Production · 2016Nanomaterials enable flexible and stretchable wearable electronics by reducing mechanical mismatch with the human body.
- Final Production · 2016Electrolyte dry-out and electrode degradation significantly reduce Ni/MH battery lifespan.
- Final Production · 2020Ultra-high strength stainless steel with enhanced ductility and reduced mass density
- Modelling · 2016Predictive Modelling of Rubber Component Degradation via Coupled Chemical-Mechanical Simulation
- Final Production · 2016Ni-W/Diamond Nanocomposite Coatings Offer Superior Wear Resistance and Hardness as a Sustainable Alternative to Hard Chrome
- Final Production · 2016Nanoporous Nickel Structures Boost Ni-MH Battery High-Rate Dischargeability by 2.4x
- Final Production · 2016Metallic glass fibers enhance aluminum alloy composite strength by 20% through interface bonding and crack retardation
- Final Production · 2019Post-processing heat treatment enhances duplex stainless steel 2205 additive manufacturing performance
- Final Production · 2016Dacron cloth as a conductive substrate for flexible supercapacitors
- Final Production · 2016Electrodeposition Enables Tailored Nanocomposite Coatings for Enhanced Durability
- Final Production · 2015Enhancing Hot Press Forming Die Performance with High Thermal Conductivity Materials
- Resource Management · 2020Plastic Crusher Design Achieves 90% Efficiency for HDPE Waste Reduction
- Final Production · 2017Strain hardening parameters predict failure limits in hot-formed aluminum composites
- Final Production · 2016Reinforcing Metal Foams with Nanomaterials Significantly Enhances Strength and Stiffness
- Final Production · 2019Crucible material selection significantly impacts titanium alloy melting efficiency and purity.
- Final Production · 2019Textured surfaces enhance graphene-nickel coating performance by 25%
- Final Production · 2019Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites Offer Tailored Properties for Demanding Applications
- Final Production · 2018Selective Laser Melting (SLM) enables complex NiTi alloy structures with tailored shape memory properties.
- Final Production · 2018Micro-porous structures in self-lubricating composites significantly alter stress distribution under load.
- Final Production · 2019Additive Manufacturing enables precise restoration of worn components, extending product lifecycles.
- Final Production · 2020Laser ablation effectively removes protective coatings and corrosion from historic bronze statues
- Final Production · 2015Electron Beam Irradiation Enhances PET-Epoxy Adhesive Strength by Over 9x
- Final Production · 2017Graphene-Copper Composites Achieve 3x Strength Increase via Spark Plasma Sintering
- Final Production · 2018Flexible QLEDs Enable Next-Generation Wearable Displays
- Final Production · 2019Hydroforming: A Pathway to Lighter, Stiffer, and More Sustainable Metal Components
- Final Production · 2015Nanomaterial Integration Enhances Dental Restoration Durability and Biocompatibility
- Final Production · 2017Magnetic Functionality in MOFs: Tailoring Material Properties for Advanced Applications
- Final Production · 2018Ductile fracture prediction models are crucial for advanced lightweight metal forming.
- Final Production · 2020Room-Temperature Ultrasonic Welding Enables Robust Packaging for Plastic Electronics
- Modelling · 2019Modular Hybrid Truss Design Accelerated by CAE Optimization
- Final Production · 2019Nanocoatings Enhance Metallic Substrate Durability by 30% in Corrosive Environments
- Final Production · 2017Molecular Motors Enable Programmable Nanoscale Functionality
- Final Production · 2019Aluminium Die Casting Enhances Automotive Rear Frame Rail Performance and Lightweighting
- Final Production · 2019Continuous Fiber Composites Outperform Metals in Automotive Vibration Damping
- Final Production · 2019Electromagnetic-Sensitive Adhesives Enable 3-Minute Component Separation for Automotive Recycling
- Modelling · 2018Cost-Effective Object Recognition and Location Testing Arena Design
- Final Production · 2019Microwave Treatment Enhances Low-Cycle Fatigue Life of Polymer Composites with Lightning Protection
- Final Production · 2020Optimizing Carbon Nanotube Concentration Enhances Solderable Adhesive Interconnection Properties
- Final Production · 2020Acoustic Emission Signals Reveal Distinct Fracture Mechanisms in Al-Ti Laminates
- Final Production · 2016Optimized resistance welding parameters for CFRTP joints achieve adhesive-level shear strength