All design research studies — page 440
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 · 2019Commercial and industrial runoff significantly elevates microplastic pollution in stormwater ponds.
- Sustainability · 2018Urban greening can exacerbate social inequalities, leading to 'green gentrification'.
- Resource Management · 2020Crop rotation enhances soil health by fostering beneficial microbial communities
- Resource Management · 2020Supply Chain Network Viability is Key to Pandemic Resilience
- Resource Management · 2017Holistic Value Assessment is Crucial for Effective Resource Recovery in Circular Economies
- Resource Management · 2018A Food Systems Approach Enhances Sustainable Food Security by Analyzing Interconnected Factors
- Resource Management · 2020Market incentives are crucial for developing end-markets for construction and demolition waste.
- Resource Management · 2018Mass Timber Construction: A Circular Economy Framework for End-of-Life Management
- Resource Management · 2020Circular Economy Transition in Ports: Energy Recovery Dominates Early Stages, Cargo Orchestration Lags
- Resource Management · 2020Process Integration Enhances Manufacturing Resilience Against Extreme Events
- Innovation & Design · 2017Urban Living Labs Accelerate Sustainable Metropolitan Solutions
- Resource Management · 2019Cultural Landscapes as Catalysts for Urban Circular Economies
- Sustainability · 2020Transition Brokers Accelerate Circular Economy Adoption in Metropolitan Areas
- Sustainability · 2018Regional Circular Economy Frameworks Accelerate Sustainable Development
- Sustainability · 2020Circular Economy adoption in the EU shows increasing recognition but faces geographical and collaborative hurdles.
- Resource Management · 2018Integrating Urban Functions Boosts Sustainability by Closing Material Loops
- Resource Management · 2019Bioplastics Offer a Sustainable Alternative to Petroleum-Based Polymers
- Resource Management · 2020Biodegradable Polymers: Environmental Conditions Dictate Degradation Rates
- Resource Management · 2019PLA's Mechanical Integrity Declines Sharply After Four Reprocessing Cycles
- Resource Management · 2019Actinobacteria accelerate PLA bioplastic degradation by up to 70%
- Resource Management · 2019Mycelium Biocomposites: A Sustainable Alternative to Petrochemical Foams
- Resource Management · 2019Bio-based polymers offer a sustainable alternative to plastic in cosmetic packaging.
- Resource Management · 2015Protein-Based Coatings Offer Sustainable Alternative for Paper and Board Packaging
- Resource Management · 2016Grafting biofibers enhances biocomposite performance by 30% in mechanical strength and water resistance.
- Resource Management · 2018Wood-based products can offset graphic paper decline, boosting forest industry revenue by up to €75 billion annually.
- Resource Management · 2019Incorporating Halloysite Nanotubes Enhances Water Resistance and Biodegradability in Biopolymer Films for Sustainable Food Packaging
- Resource Management · 2020Biomimetic Design Principles for Sustainable Flexible Electronics
- Resource Management · 2015Backscatter Communication Achieves 5 Mbps Throughput Using Ambient WiFi
- Resource Management · 2019Integrated Solar PV and Membrane Distillation Doubles Resource Output
- Resource Management · 2016Perovskite Solar Cells Offer High Efficiency with Low-Cost, Solution-Based Manufacturing
- Final Production · 2016Photopolymerization enables novel ceramic additive manufacturing processes
- Resource Management · 2019Latent heat recovery is key to solar-thermal desalination efficiency
- Resource Management · 2016Plasmonic Nanoparticles Enhance Photocatalytic Efficiency by 40x
- Resource Management · 2015Cellulose Nanocrystals: A Sustainable Material for Advanced Applications
- Resource Management · 2020Building coatings can achieve 7°C subambient cooling without electricity.
- Resource Management · 2017Waste Picker Organizations Drive Circular Economy Through Grassroots Praxis
- Resource Management · 2020Client vision and industry inertia are key to circular building design
- Resource Management · 2017Bioeconomy Visions: Industrial Focus vs. Stakeholder Realities
- Resource Management · 2019Recycling agricultural waste into biofertilizers can reduce carbon footprint by up to 30% compared to conventional fertilizers.
- Resource Management · 2018Circular Economy for Metals: A Long-Term Strategy with Near-Term Action
- Resource Management · 2020Irrigated agriculture's water footprint exceeds renewable resources by over 400% in key food-producing regions.
- Human Factors · 2016Optimizing Indoor Environmental Quality Significantly Enhances Occupant Well-being and Comfort
- Resource Management · 2017Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste Yields Bioenergy and Nutrients
- Resource Management · 2017Prioritizing Conservation Maximizes Forest Ecosystem Services in Mediterranean Landscapes
- Resource Management · 2016Second-growth tropical forests can sequester 31 Pg CO2 over 40 years
- Resource Management · 2015Simulation tool optimizes tailings management by predicting dewatering and storage efficiency
- Resource Management · 2019Self-Lubricating Coatings Enable Eco-Friendly Dry Cold Forming of Steel
- Resource Management · 2017China's Metallic Titanium Industry Shifts Towards Self-Sufficiency and Export
- Resource Management · 2018DSP-based SC-PML reduces computational resource needs by 10-20%
- Commercial Production · 2017In-line NDT of Composites Boosts Production Efficiency and Product Safety
- Resource Management · 2016Waste-to-Energy Plants Drive Urban Sustainability
- Resource Management · 2015Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA) Identifies Hidden Waste, Boosting Resource Efficiency by Up to 30%
- Resource Management · 2018Microgrids Enhance Grid Resilience and Integrate Renewable Energy
- Resource Management · 2016Shifting to Sustainable Diets Can Cut Environmental Footprints by Up to 80%
- Innovation & Design · 2020Standardized Reporting Protocol Enhances Reproducibility and Transparency in Complex Model Development
- Resource Management · 2016Integrating Social Science Enhances Conservation Policy and Action Effectiveness
- Resource Management · 2015Space-Driven Innovations for Ground-Based Sustainability
- Resource Management · 2020Pollution Intensifies Water Scarcity and Regional Inequality in China
- Resource Management · 2019A quantitative framework for assessing ecological stochasticity in resource management
- Resource Management · 2020Viable Supply Chains: Integrating Agility, Resilience, and Sustainability for Future-Proof Design
- Sustainability · 2018Market-based environmental regulations amplify green craft innovation for industrial sustainability.
- Resource Management · 2018Sector Coupling Reduces Reliance on Transmission Reinforcement for Renewable Energy Integration
- Resource Management · 2020Floating aquatic plants can remove up to 90% of heavy metals from polluted water
- Resource Management · 2018Transforming Incinerator Ash from Hazardous Waste to Valuable Resources
- Resource Management · 2018Ultrasound enhances active ingredient extraction from food matrices by up to 50%
- Resource Management · 2020Advanced Nanomaterials and Biofilms Significantly Enhance Textile Wastewater Treatment Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2019Mobile Energy Storage Systems (MESS) can optimize grid operations and profitability by strategically sizing and allocating resources.
- Resource Management · 2020Mobile Energy Storage Enhances Microgrid Conversion Capacity by 25% Under Traffic Uncertainty
- Resource Management · 2015Wind-Powered Hydrogen Production in Arid Regions Offers Cost-Effective Energy Storage
- Resource Management · 2017Bi-level optimization enhances energy storage planning in active distribution systems
- Resource Management · 2016Sequential-Time Simulation is Crucial for Accurate Distribution Grid Energy Storage Impact Assessment
- Resource Management · 2019Microgrids with Compressed Air Storage and Demand Response Reduce Operational Costs and Emissions
- Resource Management · 2017Microgrids Enhance Community Resilience and Sustainability
- Resource Management · 2015Optimized Grid Reconfiguration with Wind Power and Energy Storage Enhances Resilience
- Resource Management · 2020Electric Vehicles as Dynamic Grid Stabilizers: Optimizing Demand Response for Renewable Energy Integration
- Resource Management · 2017Demand Response Management Creates Virtual Energy Storage for Solar PV
- Resource Management · 2018Coordinated Battery Scheduling in Prosumer Microgrids Reduces Grid Energy Exchange by 13%
- Resource Management · 2020Smart Grid Integration Enhances Renewable Energy Efficiency by 30%
- Resource Management · 2016Strategic Energy Storage Integration Boosts Wind Power Profitability and Grid Stability
- Resource Management · 2019Intelligent control strategies enhance microgrid transient stability by mitigating renewable energy fluctuations.
- Resource Management · 2017Multi-Agent Game Theory Optimizes Energy Storage Allocation for Cost Reduction
- Resource Management · 2017DC Electric Springs Reduce Microgrid Power Loss by 15% Through Adaptive Voltage Control
- Resource Management · 2017Hybrid Energy Storage Extends Battery Lifespan in Photovoltaic Systems
- Resource Management · 2017Nanotechnology Enhances Energy Sustainability Across Production, Storage, and Conservation
- Resource Management · 2020Hydrogen integration slashes office energy costs by 30% compared to battery storage.
- Resource Management · 2019Circular Building Component Generator Accelerates Resource-Effective Design
- Resource Management · 2019Empirical validation of natural resource-based competitive advantages in agri-food operations
- Sustainability · 2016Decoupling Economic Growth from Environmental Impact: A Critical Examination
- Sustainability · 2018Industry 4.0 adoption in SMEs yields mixed sustainability outcomes compared to Made in China 2025
- Resource Management · 2019Financial Resource Availability Accelerates Circular Economy Implementation
- Sustainability · 2020Servitization and supply chain optimization drive circularity in appliances, while product design lags.
- Resource Management · 2016Additive Manufacturing Cost Models: A Critical Review for Production Economics
- Resource Management · 2016Mechanical Recycling of Polylactide (PLA) Can Be Upgraded for Higher-Value Applications
- Resource Management · 2018Optimizing Timber Production to Minimize Environmental Footprint
- Resource Management · 2019Industrial Symbiosis: Unlocking 53% of Untapped Resource Efficiency Potential
- Sustainability · 2015Upcycling transforms waste into higher-value products, driving sustainable consumption.
- Sustainability · 2020Circular Economy Transition: An Evolutionary Framework for Industrial Change
- Sustainability · 2020Prospective Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Framework for Emerging Technologies
- Resource Management · 2020Additive Manufacturing enables significant waste reduction through optimized design.
- Sustainability · 2019Collaborative circular innovation thrives on shared vision and early co-development.