All design research studies — page 318
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.
- Innovation & Design · 2020Mechatronics Integration Enhances Senior Design Project Outcomes
- User-Centred Design · 2020Remote health monitoring systems show feasibility but not significant improvement in chronic heart failure management.
- Resource Management · 2020Microbial Fermentation of Indigestible Carbohydrates Yields Health-Promoting Short-Chain Fatty Acids
- Human Factors · 2020Global Disease Burden Data Informs Design for Health and Well-being
- Commercial Production · 2019Standardized BMP Assays Enhance Biogas Yield Prediction Accuracy
- Commercial Production · 2018Microwave reactors can reduce biodiesel production time by up to 90%
- Commercial Production · 2017Continuous Flow Electrolysis Boosts Organic Synthesis Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2020High-Solids Hydrolysis: Overcoming Viscosity and Inhibition for Economical Biofuel Production
- Commercial Production · 2017Continuous Crystallization Boosts API Production Efficiency and Quality
- Resource Management · 2019Nanomaterials Offer Enhanced Heavy Metal Removal from Wastewater
- Commercial Production · 2020Six-Axis Robot Enables Flexible Ultrasonic Welding for Small-Batch Automotive Components
- User-Centred Design · 2018Hypertension management apps show potential for blood pressure reduction but require robust usability and satisfaction data.
- Final Production · 2020Wood fiber reinforcement enhances rigid foam strength by up to 20x
- Resource Management · 2017Marginal Land Cultivation of Agave Tequilana Offers Economic Biofuel Production Pathway
- Commercial Production · 2019Industry 4.0 Technologies Amplify Lean Manufacturing Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2018Continuous Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Biomass Enables Industrial-Scale Biofuel Production
- Commercial Production · 2016Integrated Framework for Lean Six Sigma Implementation in Service Industries
- Final Production · 2016Phosphorus compounds enhance flame retardancy in cellulose textiles by 50%
- Innovation & Design · 2020R&D Investment Amplifies Green Innovation's Financial Returns in Multilatinas
- Innovation & Design · 2020AI Integration in Agri-Food Necessitates Business Model Redesign for Sustainability
- Commercial Production · 2020Industry 4.0 Integration Enhances Lean Value Stream Design
- Final Production · 2020Abrasive Waterjet and Laser Cutting Significantly Reduce Defects in Natural Fiber Composite Machining
- Final Production · 2016Surface modification of cellulose fibers boosts composite Young's modulus by 122.4%
- Commercial Production · 2020Prioritizing Lean Construction Drivers Boosts Project Success and Sustainability
- Final Production · 2017Sol-gel coatings enhance hemp shiv hydrophobicity by 118° contact angle
- Final Production · 2020Abaca Fiber Composites Offer Enhanced Strength-to-Weight Ratio for Sustainable Product Design
- Resource Management · 2020Biopolymer Blends Enhance Ductility and Reduce Environmental Impact in Packaging
- Sustainability · 2020Emerging Economies Lag in Sustainable Supply Chain Integration
- Commercial Production · 2017Lean Six Sigma reduces late material calls by 30% and stabilizes order-to-receipt times in aerospace MRO.
- Commercial Production · 2017DMAIC methodology reduces tire bead splice defects by 22%
- Resource Management · 2016Social Media Sentiment Analysis Can Reduce Beef Supply Chain Waste by 15%
- Commercial Production · 2020Defining Quality: Beyond Subjective Perception in Service Design
- Final Production · 2018Hybrid Composites with Reclaimed Carbon and Flax Fibres Offer NVH Mitigation at Reduced Cost
- Final Production · 2018Silane Treatment Enhances Natural Rubber Biocomposite Performance
- Final Production · 2018Biopolymer Composites with Enhanced Flame Retardancy for Automotive and Aerospace Applications
- Resource Management · 2019Plant-based composites offer sustainable insulation with reduced production costs.
- Final Production · 2020Sheep Wool Fibers Enhance Cement Composite Durability and Microstructure
- Final Production · 2016Surface treatment and compatibilization boost sisal-polypropylene composite performance by up to 38%
- Modelling · 2017Stress concentrators can reduce borehole fracture energy by up to 30%
- Final Production · 2016Natural fiber blends enhance composite stiffness by up to 193% but reduce thermal stability.
- Final Production · 2016Wearable sensors dynamically map prosthetic foot behavior in real-world conditions
- Innovation & Design · 2020Multidisciplinary Collaboration Accelerates Conceptual Design Solutions
- Final Production · 2020Chemical treatments alter jute fiber thermal decomposition, impacting composite manufacturing.
- Final Production · 2019Basalt fiber reinforcement significantly enhances PHBV composite strength and modulus
- Final Production · 201530% Bamboo Fiber Reinforcement Optimizes Epoxy Composite Mechanical Strength
- 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