All design research studies — page 396
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 · 2021Optimized Plant Layout for End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Significantly Enhances Resource Recovery Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2023Agricultural Waste Biopolymer Composites Enable Adaptive Architectural Systems
- Resource Management · 2024Thermodynamic Slag Design Boosts Lithium Recovery from Batteries by 96%
- Resource Management · 2022Hydrogen reduction of LiCoO2 enables high-purity lithium and cobalt recovery from spent batteries
- Resource Management · 202190% Lithium-Ion Battery Material Recovery Achieved Through Acetic Acid Leaching and Precipitation
- Resource Management · 2024Optimizing Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: A 2-17% Reduction in Raw Material Demand Achievable
- Resource Management · 2022Flue Gas as a Resource for Sustainable Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
- Resource Management · 2022Organic acids enhance lithium-ion battery recycling sustainability by reducing environmental impact
- Resource Management · 2018Direct Recycling of Nickel-Rich Li-ion Cathodes Enhances Material Value and Sustainability
- Resource Management · 2022EV Battery End-of-Life Influx to Surge by 2050, Demanding Proactive Management Strategies
- Resource Management · 2025Bio-material circularity potential varies significantly across product lifecycles.
- Resource Management · 2025Sustainable Hydrogels Achieve Mechanical Robustness and Functional Customization Through Hierarchical Peptide Architectures
- Resource Management · 2025Closed-loop graphite recycling from Li-ion batteries achieves >96% yield and 99.6% purity
- Resource Management · 2025Closed-loop recycling of wind turbine blades is critical for a sustainable wind energy future.
- Commercial Production · 2025Pressure-based feedback control enhances geometric accuracy in robotic extrusion by 30%
- Resource Management · 2015Designing for Extended Product Lifecycles: Separating 'Skin' from 'Organs' in Electronics
- Resource Management · 2024Optimizing circular supply chains for resource recovery and waste reduction
- Resource Management · 2025LFP Battery Regeneration Achieves Near-Original Performance
- Sustainability · 2024Circular Power-to-Liquid Diesel Production Achieves Carbon Neutrality but Faces Water Scarcity Challenges
- Resource Management · 2022Quantifying Decentralized Composting Viability with a Benefit/Cost Framework
- Resource Management · 2023Mapping Uncertainty in Circular Supply Chains Enhances Remanufacturing Viability
- Resource Management · 2018WEEE Collection Hubs Increase CRM Recovery Potential by 20%
- Resource Management · 2025Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is Crucial for Validating Circular Design Strategies
- Resource Management · 2021Forest Microclimates: A Critical Factor in Climate Change Adaptation and Resource Management
- Resource Management · 2021Rare-Earth Metal Catalysts Enhance Hydrogenation Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2022Mechanoluminescent Semiconductors Convert Mechanical Stress to Light for Smart Applications
- Resource Management · 2024Hybrid optimization reduces distribution system power losses by up to 80%
- User-Centred Design · 2022AI Design for Children Needs a Dedicated Ethical Framework
- Modelling · 2010Three User Models Shape Sustainable Design Interventions
- Modelling · 2010Motion cueing in driving simulators can be scaled by up to 90% without impacting perceived realism.
- Modelling · 2010Panel Displays Revolutionize CAVE VR Environments by Eliminating Projection Space Requirements
- Modelling · 20103D Garment Modelling Accelerates Sportswear Product Development Cycles
- Modelling · 2010Semantic Web Integration of Sensor Data Enhances Interoperability
- Resource Management · 2010Pesticide Concentration Impacts Earthworm Reproduction by 91%
- Modelling · 2015Physical Sculpting and Annotation System Streamlines 3D Assembly Design for Novice Makers
- User-Centred Design · 2014Designing eldercare environments requires anticipating demographic shifts for sustainable resource allocation.
- Resource Management · 2023Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment Enhances Natural Fiber Composite Performance by 57% in High Humidity
- Resource Management · 2023Enzymatic Treatment of Bamboo Fibers Boosts Composite Water Resistance by 71%
- Resource Management · 2023Clay-based nanocomposites offer a sustainable solution for industrial wastewater treatment.
- Resource Management · 2023Valorizing Leafy Biomass: A Biorefinery Pathway to Phenolic Compounds
- Resource Management · 2023Electrodialysis Recovers Critical Metals from Wastewater, Boosting Circular Economy
- Resource Management · 2023Wine Waste Valorization: A Biorefinery Approach for Sustainable Resource Utilization
- Resource Management · 2023Local Grains and Seeds Can Combat Childhood Malnutrition
- Resource Management · 2023Composite Rubber Enhanced with Ag-TiO2 Nanoparticles Achieves Over 2x Dye Adsorption Capacity
- Resource Management · 2023Digital framework optimizes EV battery circularity, cutting costs and boosting value recovery
- Resource Management · 2023Continuous Monitoring and Auditing Enhance Government Agency Reputation Through Fraud Prevention and SDG Alignment
- Resource Management · 2023EV Battery Recycling: Direct Reuse Offers Highest Potential for Resource Recovery
- Resource Management · 2023Cellulose-Derived Composites Offer Sustainable Solutions for Energy Storage and Sensing
- Sustainability · 2023Intergenerational Equity Demands Proactive Natural Capital Maintenance
- Resource Management · 2023Conjugated Copolymers Achieve High Iodine and Nickel Ion Adsorption Capacities
- Resource Management · 2023Geothermal Brines: A Dual Source for Energy and Critical Metals
- Resource Management · 2023Glass solid-state electrolytes offer a sustainable pathway for automotive batteries by utilizing earth-abundant materials.
- Resource Management · 2023Liquid Membranes Offer High-Efficiency, Eco-Friendly Recovery of Rare Earth Elements
- Resource Management · 2023Cryogenic Treatment Enhances Metallic Material Longevity by 3x, Boosting Corrosion Resistance by 90%
- Resource Management · 2023EV Waste Research Focuses on 'Closed Loop' and 'Recycling Materials' for Sustainable Practices
- Resource Management · 2023Optimizing Activated Carbon Cathodes for Enhanced Lithium-Ion Capacitor Energy Density
- Resource Management · 2023Real-time data integration in bioprocessing slashes waste and boosts efficiency.
- Modelling · 2023Colored Petri Nets optimize textile machine maintenance decisions
- Resource Management · 2023Bio-based Epoxy Vitrimers Offer Reprocessability and Biodegradability
- Resource Management · 2023Precision Thrust Measurement Achieved by Mitigating Microgravity Coupling Effects
- Sustainability · 2023Industry Networks Accelerate Circular Economy Adoption, But Risk Uneven Regional Growth
- Resource Management · 2023Poisson's Equation Optimizes Gas Source Localization for Disaster Response
- Human Factors · 2023Cortical actin flows drive cell-cell contact maturation by redistributing adhesion molecules
- Resource Management · 2023Zeolite@TiO2 Core-Shell Enhances Wastewater Treatment Efficiency by 90%
- Human Factors · 2023Soft wrist exoskeletons offer superior kinematic compliance and user comfort.
- Sustainability · 2023Green Investments Drive Sustainable Economic Growth and Circularity
- Resource Management · 2024AI adoption accelerates energy transitions and reduces ecological footprints
- Resource Management · 2023Biological Synthesis of Nanoparticles Offers Eco-Friendly Alternative to Chemical Methods
- Resource Management · 2024Halogen-Mediated Strategy Boosts Nitrate-to-Ammonia Conversion Efficiency by 99%
- Resource Management · 2024Biodegradable Polymers Offer Sustainable Solutions for Advanced Biomedical Applications
- Resource Management · 2023Bioremediation offers a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative for heavy metal wastewater treatment.
- Resource Management · 2023Natural Coagulants Offer Sustainable, Market-Ready Solutions for Industrial Wastewater
- Resource Management · 2023Plastic Waste-to-Petrochemical Conversion Offers Sustainable Resource Recovery
- Resource Management · 2025Catalyst Design for Efficient CO2 Conversion to Sustainable Fuels
- User-Centred Design · 2025AI Integration in Museums Does Not Significantly Boost Attendance But Enhances Visitor Experience
- Sustainability · 2025No-Till Farming Boosts Soil Health and Crop Quality
- Resource Management · 2022Nanocrystal Heterostructures Enhance CO2 Conversion Efficiency by 200%
- Resource Management · 2019Integrated Index Reveals Critical Link Between Mineral Resources and National Economic Security
- Resource Management · 2018Waste stream valorization through synergistic process design can achieve energy self-sufficiency for complex enterprises.
- Resource Management · 2017Miscanthus cultivation offers a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional biomass production.
- Resource Management · 2025Friction Stir Welding Reduces Energy and Waste by 50% in Manufacturing
- Resource Management · 2019Smart food packaging design can significantly reduce plastic waste impact
- Resource Management · 2015Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) guides eco-friendly thermal system selection for historic buildings
- Sustainability · 2018Integrating Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) into Product Design Enhances Sustainability Metrics
- Resource Management · 2020Cadmium Control Economics: A Material Flow Analysis for Industrial Metabolism
- Innovation & Design · 2020Data-Driven Optimization Slashes Vehicle Fuel Consumption by 40% at Intersections
- Modelling · 2019Generative design and topology optimization reduce car wheel rim mass by 20% while maintaining structural integrity
- Modelling · 2018Topology Optimization Unlocks Novel Architectural Forms
- Modelling · 2018Two-Stage Optimization Method Significantly Reduces Ship Prow Stiffener Weight
- Modelling · 2018Wasserstein Metric Stabilizes Generative Model Training
- Modelling · 2020Generative Parametric Design Approach Accelerates Hybrid Component Design
- Modelling · 2018Lagrangian generative design optimizes heat flow paths with adaptive component growth
- Modelling · 2020Deep Generative Models Accelerate Topology Optimization by 100x
- Modelling · 2019VR simulation enhances human-robot workspace design by 30% through immersive validation
- Modelling · 2020Microstructural Modelling Predicts Ultrahigh Strain Hardening in High-Entropy Alloys
- Modelling · 2018Digital Twins Enhance Human-Robot Collaboration Design and Control
- Modelling · 2018Biomaterial Selection for 3D Printed Medical Implants Significantly Impacts Mechanical Durability and Biocompatibility
- Resource Management · 2019Single-Atom Alloying Boosts Platinum Catalyst Efficiency by Minimizing Precious Metal Use
- Human Factors · 2015Uncontacted populations reveal baseline human microbiome diversity
- Modelling · 2020Digital Twins Enhance Construction Productivity by 15%