All design research studies — page 324
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 · 2015Low adaptive capacity hinders climate change adaptation strategies in Ghanaian communities.
- Resource Management · 2018Forestry's Net Carbon Impact Varies by Region and Strategy
- Final Production · 2016Automated Supercell Generation Optimizes Crystal Structure Modeling for Disordered Materials
- Human Factors · 2019Building design directly impacts occupant health and well-being.
- Resource Management · 2020Phase Change Materials (PCMs) can improve building energy efficiency by 20% through latent heat storage.
- Final Production · 20183D Printing Biomaterials: Enabling Complex Tissue Scaffolds
- Final Production · 2018Machining strategy for ultra-low-cost torque sensors in robotics
- Final Production · 2016Metal Foams: Production Methods Dictate Mechanical Properties and Application Viability
- Resource Management · 2020Biodegradability of polymeric materials is dictated by structural accessibility and microbial assimilation capacity.
- Final Production · 2015Electrospun Nanofibers Enhance Composite Strength by Up to 50%
- Final Production · 2015Icephobic coatings reduce operational failures by up to 80% in extreme weather conditions
- Final Production · 2020Electrospun Natural Biopolymer Nanofibers Enhance Wound Dressing Performance
- Resource Management · 2020Machine vision accurately quantifies polyester in textile waste, enabling efficient sorting for recycling.
- Final Production · 2015Bio-inspired soft composites achieve tailored mechanical responses for advanced applications
- Final Production · 2017Achieving Sub-20nm Ultrathin MOF Membranes for Enhanced Separation Efficiency
- Final Production · 2019Electrospun Nanofibers Enhance Energy Storage Efficiency
- Final Production · 2016Optimizing Thermoelectric Materials Through Integrated Theory and Experiment
- Final Production · 2016Optimizing Carbon Fiber-PAEK Interfacial Bonding Enhances Composite Performance
- Final Production · 2019Composite biomaterials offer superior bone remodelling through balanced bioactivity and volume maintenance.
- Final Production · 2018Photopolymerization 3D printing unlocks novel material properties for advanced applications
- Resource Management · 2018Consumer Product Formulation Directly Impacts Indoor Air Quality
- Resource Management · 2019Solar Photothermal Materials Enable Low-Energy Freshwater Production
- Final Production · 2017Scalable Graphene Coating Enables High-Speed Production of Durable E-Textiles
- Final Production · 2019Achieving Metal-Like Thermal Conductivity in Polymers via Nanostructuring
- Final Production · 2017Geotextile permeability degrades significantly under cyclic flow and clogging
- Final Production · 2017Porous Graphene Microflowers Achieve Superior Microwave Absorption Through Microstructure Engineering
- Final Production · 2016Embedded Fiber Optic Sensors Enhance Composite Material Performance Monitoring
- Final Production · 20163D Printed Composites Can Be Programmed to Achieve Multiple Shape Transformations with Temperature
- Final Production · 2020Nanofiller Dispersion Dictates Mechanical Reinforcement in Polymer Composites
- Resource Management · 2019Optimizing Sacrificial Reagents for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production
- Final Production · 2019Robotic Machining: A Pathway to Enhanced Manufacturing Flexibility and Cost Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2020Manufacturing 4.0 integration boosts operational efficiency and market competitiveness.
- Final Production · 2020Natural Polymers Enhance Bone Regeneration Scaffolds
- Resource Management · 2020Textile Dyeing Effluents Cause Significant Worker Health Issues and Environmental Damage
- Resource Management · 2018Natural Fibers Enhance Bio-Composite Sustainability and Performance
- Final Production · 2018Drilling parameters, not cooling, dictate hole perpendicularity in fiber metal laminates
- Final Production · 20173D printing of conductive polymer nanocomposites enables functional component fabrication
- Final Production · 2020Integrated thermal management enhances wearable sensor performance and longevity
- Final Production · 2018Bio-based charring agents enhance flame retardancy in biopolymer composites
- Final Production · 2018Sub-micron Resolution Achieved in 3D Printed Metals
- Final Production · 2017Modularization of Industrialized Building Systems Slashes Complexity and Boosts Mass Customization
- Final Production · 2020Optimizing PDC Drill Bit Quality Through Material Selection and Manufacturing Process Integration
- Final Production · 20203D-Printed Millimeter-Wave Antenna Arrays Achieve 19 dBi Gain with 74% Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2017Real-time data processing architecture enhances manufacturing sustainability by 25%
- Final Production · 2020Optimized Spindle Cooling Enhances Manufacturing Productivity by Mitigating Thermal Loads
- Innovation & Design · 2019Digital Twins Enhance Product Lifecycle Value Streams
- Final Production · 2019Connectivity and Control Systems are Key Enablers for Smart Manufacturing Realization
- Final Production · 2018Digital Joinery System Enhances Woodworking Prototyping
- Final Production · 2019Real-time warning system boosts plastic film production efficiency by identifying failure precursors.
- Final Production · 2016Ionizing Radiation Enhances Edible Polymer Properties for Food Production
- Resource Management · 2020Biodegradable additives can extend the functional life of conventional plastics while mitigating waste accumulation.
- Final Production · 2019Bio-plastic PLA-TPU blends offer superior yield strength for automotive interior components.
- Final Production · 2017Wood-Thermoplastic Composites Achieve Enhanced Strength Through Matrix Infusion
- Final Production · 2016Active Camber Morphing Aerofoil Achieves Independent Pitching Moment Control
- Final Production · 2017Optimized Trajectories Enhance Industrial Robot Efficiency by 15%
- Final Production · 2019Optimizing FDM Nozzle Temperature Reduces Warping and Improves Dimensional Accuracy
- Final Production · 2019Minor alloy additions enhance thermoplastic formability of bulk metallic glasses by 20%
- Final Production · 20183D-Printed Formwork Enables Complex, Lightweight Concrete Slab Fabrication
- Final Production · 2019Cryogenic cooling in machining Ti-6Al-4V reduces tool wear by 33% and energy consumption by 10%
- Final Production · 2017Adaptive Curve Network Sampling Optimizes Freeform Surface Measurement Efficiency by 30%
- Final Production · 2019Optimizing Thermoplastic Composite Recycling through Process Control
- Final Production · 20163D-Printed Graphene Oxide Inks Enable High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Final Production · 2019Sustainable compatibilizers enhance PP/TPS blend performance by 6.5%
- Final Production · 2018Banana Fiber Composites with PLA Matrix Offer Enhanced Strength-to-Weight Ratio
- Final Production · 2020Preheating reduces residual stress in metal AM by 57%
- Resource Management · 2015Tea Tree Waste Enhances Biocomposite Strength by Over 200%
- Final Production · 2016Enhancing PLA Ductility for Automotive Applications Through Process-Property Optimization
- Final Production · 2018Nanostructured Metal Oxides Enhance Room-Temperature Gas Sensor Precision
- Final Production · 2016Optimizing Polymer Nanocomposite Performance Through Nanofiller Selection and Dispersion
- Resource Management · 2018Composite materials from natural fibers can reduce forest dependency in furniture production by up to 100x.
- Classic Design · 2018The Body as a Dynamic Design Artifact: Embracing Evolving Form and Function
- Classic Design · 2017Acoustic Cues Differentiate Sound-Size and Sound-Shape Symbolism
- Innovation & Design · 2016System Dynamics Modeling Reveals Short-Term Fixes Undermine Long-Term Agricultural Sustainability
- Final Production · 2018Soft Robotics: Material Properties Dictate Form and Function
- Final Production · 2019Tailored Interfaces in Polymer Nanocomposites Significantly Boost Energy Storage Capacity
- Innovation & Design · 2016Aligning Incentives Drives Ocean Sustainability Transitions
- Final Production · 2020Ultrasound application during metal 3D printing promotes equiaxed grain structures, enhancing mechanical properties by 12%.
- Final Production · 2016MXenes: Advanced 2D Materials for Enhanced Performance
- User-Centred Design · 2018Computational Empowerment: Beyond Skills to Societal Engagement
- Innovation & Design · 2017Fast-and-Frugal Trees (FFTs) Offer a Robust Alternative to Complex Decision-Making Models
- Classic Design · 2020Traditional Stone Masonry Buildings Exhibit High Seismic Vulnerability, Requiring Modern Retrofitting Strategies
- Innovation & Design · 2018Artisan-Mediators Bridge Artisans and Tourism in Rural Ecosystems
- Modelling · 2019Actuator Line Method Tip Correction Enhances Wind Turbine Load Accuracy on Coarse Grids
- Innovation & Design · 2019Digital Shells Facilitate Collaborative Indigenous Language Course Development
- Classic Design · 2019Sasak Architecture Embodies Ancestral Mathematical Rhythms Through Anthropometric Measurement
- Human Factors · 2017Optimizing Inhaled Drug Delivery During Mechanical Ventilation
- Modelling · 2020High-fidelity simulations reveal shock wave boundary layer interaction dynamics
- Human Factors · 2017Optimizing Vegetation Morphology for Wind Erosion Control
- Classic Design · 2019Bi-modal Wake Dynamics in Bluff Body Aerodynamics
- Modelling · 2017Model-Based Particle Design Enhances Pharmaceutical Spray Drying Control
- Innovation & Design · 2015Social Media Platforms Can Bridge Formal and Informal Learning Environments
- Modelling · 2020Electrified Jets: A Model for Nanoscale Material Fabrication
- Innovation & Design · 2016Resourceful Sensemaking Bridges Marketing and Design Gaps in NPD
- Modelling · 2018Cloud Droplet Probe sizing accuracy is position-dependent, impacting spectral distribution analysis.
- Innovation & Design · 2016Traditional Knowledge of Wild Edibles: A Foundation for Sustainable Product Innovation
- Innovation & Design · 2018Amphibious Drone Design Enhances Water Quality Monitoring Capabilities
- Innovation & Design · 2016Co-Flow Jet Actuation Significantly Suppresses Dynamic Stall in Wind Turbine Airfoils
- Innovation & Design · 2016Qualitative insights enhance design understanding, quantitative data validates it.
- Classic Design · 2020Public Sculpture as a Catalyst for Re-evaluating Cultural Heritage
- Classic Design · 2015Designing for Graceful Degradation in the Anthropocene