All design research studies — page 440
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.
- Resource Management · 2017PCM Integration Enhances Heat Exchanger Efficiency by Mitigating Thermal Conductivity Limitations
- Resource Management · 2019Automated Quality Control Algorithm Reduces Data Processing Burden by 90%
- Resource Management · 2019Monolayer Contacts Enhance Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency by Minimizing Energy Loss
- Resource Management · 2017Regional Disparities in Glass Recycling Hamper Circular Economy Transition
- Resource Management · 2020Functionalized Layered Double Hydroxides Enhance Heavy Metal Absorption Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2019Circular Building Design: Upcycling Outperforms Design for Disassembly Under Current LCA Standards
- Resource Management · 2019Wood cascading principles can guide circular economy implementation in bio-based industries.
- Resource Management · 2020Textile Waste Reduction Through Circular Economy Principles
- Resource Management · 2019Upcycling Intentions Driven by Personal Attitudes and Social Norms Among UK Makers
- Resource Management · 2020Valorizing Food Byproducts: A Pathway to Sustainable Resource Recovery
- Resource Management · 2016Structural component reuse in construction can unlock significant environmental and economic value.
- Resource Management · 2018Characterizing Buildings as Material Banks for Enhanced Component Reuse
- Resource Management · 2018Immobilized Enzymes Transform Food Waste into Valuable Bio-products
- Resource Management · 2020Sustainable Monomers and Recycled Waste Enable High-Performance Nanofiltration Membranes
- Resource Management · 2019Limiting global warming to 1.5°C preserves vital ecosystems and human well-being.
- Resource Management · 2019Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Enhance Plant Resilience to Abiotic Stress
- Resource Management · 2016Microplastic's Limited Role in Chemical Transfer to Marine Life
- Resource Management · 2018PGPR-Based Biostimulants Enhance Crop Resilience and Reduce Synthetic Input Dependency
- Commercial Production · 2017AI Integration in Manufacturing Boosts Efficiency and Innovation
- Resource Management · 2016Neodymium Urban Mining Potential: A Dutch Case Study for 2010 and 2030
- Resource Management · 2018Circular packaging recovery in emerging economies requires localized supply chain adaptation
- Sustainability · 2018Circular Business Models Require Strategic Actor Alignment for Successful Implementation
- Resource Management · 2015Optimizing Wastewater Treatment Plant Design for Resource Recovery
- Resource Management · 2020Virtual Reality and Digital Twins Accelerate Circular Economy Adoption in WEEE Disassembly
- Sustainability · 2016Inter-organizational Cooperation is Key to Enabling Circular Economy Transitions
- Sustainability · 2018Circular Economy adoption in Portuguese organizations is driven by EMS certification and a desire for sustainability.
- Resource Management · 2019Flexible Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCU) can stabilize renewable energy grids and create new material streams.
- Resource Management · 2018Digital Platforms Accelerate Industrial Symbiosis by 30% Through Enhanced Information Sharing
- Innovation & Design · 2016Sustainable Development Demands Systemic Innovation Reorientation
- Resource Management · 2020Industrial Symbiosis Blueprints Streamline Resource Exchange and Foster Circularity
- Sustainability · 2020The Circularity Deck: A Tool for Cultivating Circular Innovation Ecosystems
- Sustainability · 2019Circular Economy Adoption is a Gradual Process for SMEs
- Sustainability · 2018Consumer acceptance is the primary barrier to circular economy adoption.
- Sustainability · 2019Historic Port Cities Can Achieve Circularity Through Strategic Implementation Across Key Sectors
- Resource Management · 2018PLA Degradation Rate Significantly Impacts Mechanical Integrity
- Resource Management · 2018Thermoplastic Starch Blends Enhance Biodegradability of Packaging Materials
- Resource Management · 2018Cassava Starch Enhances Bioplastic Hardness and Biodegradability
- Resource Management · 2016Albumin-Zein Blends with LDPE Offer Biodegradable Food Packaging Solutions
- Resource Management · 2018Biodegradable plastic mulch residues impair wheat growth more than polyethylene
- Resource Management · 2020Moisture Adsorption Models Predict Bioplastic Packaging Shelf-Life
- Resource Management · 2019Optimizing Glycerol Content in Rice Straw Bioplastics Enhances Mechanical Strength and Biodegradability
- Resource Management · 2019IoT Integration in Smart Grids Enhances Energy Efficiency and Resource Allocation
- Resource Management · 2018Low-Cost Polymer Donor Material Achieves 12.70% Efficiency in Solar Cells
- Resource Management · 2019MXene/Kevlar Nanocomposites Boost Osmotic Power Generation by 400%
- Modelling · 2015Process Simulation in Additive Manufacturing: Bridging the Gap Between Design and Physical Reality
- Resource Management · 2020Electrospun Thermoelectric Films Enable Efficient Waste Heat Harvesting
- Resource Management · 2019Energy Harvesting in Micromechatronics Significantly Boosts System Longevity
- Resource Management · 2017Traumatic Brain Injury: A $400 Billion Global Economic Burden Demanding Integrated Prevention and Care Strategies
- Resource Management · 2016Fossil-Fueled Development Triples Energy Demand and Emissions by 2100
- Resource Management · 2015Nanomaterials Offer Enhanced Water Treatment Efficiency, but Commercialization Faces Regulatory Hurdles
- Resource Management · 2018Hydrogen Production Pathways: A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Environmental Impacts
- Resource Management · 2019Strengthening Institutional Frameworks is Crucial for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in South Asia
- Resource Management · 2020Economic incentives drive faster adoption of sustainable farming, but long-term benefits are key motivators.
- Resource Management · 2019Harnessing Plant Microbiomes Boosts Crop Yield and Reduces Resource Input
- Resource Management · 2015Biostimulants Enhance Nutrient Efficiency and Stress Tolerance in Crops
- Resource Management · 2015Comprehensive oil shale utilization system boosts resource efficiency and reduces emissions.
- Resource Management · 2015Nanomaterials Enhance Renewable Energy Efficiency by 20%
- Resource Management · 2016Construction metal waste management significantly impacts environmental costs, primarily from machinery and transport.
- Sustainability · 2016Integrating Case-Based Reasoning with Ecological QFD Enhances Sustainable Product Design Decisions
- Resource Management · 2020Monetizing Carbon Emissions in Early Design Reduces Building Lifecycle Costs by 15%
- Resource Management · 2018Consumption Footprint Indicators Quantify EU Environmental Impact
- Resource Management · 2020Quantifying the Environmental Footprint of Hot Mix Asphalt Production
- Resource Management · 2019Consumer Footprint indicators reveal 40% potential reduction in environmental impact from EU consumption patterns.
- Resource Management · 2019Fixture mass directly correlates with environmental impact, inversely with total cost.
- Resource Management · 2019Quantifying Building Circularity: Overcoming Measurement Obstacles for Sustainable Design
- Resource Management · 2018Textile Reuse Significantly Outperforms Other End-of-Life Options in Denmark
- Resource Management · 2018Nanomaterials Boost Environmental Remediation Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2015Improved Indoor Air Quality Boosts Cognitive Performance by 61%
- Resource Management · 2019Future emission scenarios reveal diverse climate pathways impacting resource availability
- Sustainability · 2018Sustainable Development: A Dynamic Concept Adapting to Global Challenges
- Resource Management · 2019Optimized Hybrid Energy Storage Configuration Reduces Microgrid Costs by 4.3%
- Resource Management · 2015Optimized Bidirectional AC-DC Converter Control Reduces Energy Storage System Response Time by 18%
- Resource Management · 2016Coordinated Energy Storage and Load Control Enhances Microgrid Profitability Under Renewable Uncertainty
- Resource Management · 2019Optimizing Renewable Energy Integration with Battery Storage Reduces System Losses and Improves Voltage Stability
- Resource Management · 2019Distributionally Robust Optimization for Energy Hubs Mitigates Renewable Intermittency
- Resource Management · 2019Optimized placement of renewable energy sources and battery storage can reduce power loss by up to 20% in radial distribution systems.
- Resource Management · 2018Distributionally Robust Optimization Enhances Microgrid Energy Management Under Uncertainty
- Resource Management · 2017Integrated PV and Battery Storage Enhances Grid Reliability and Power Quality
- Resource Management · 2016System Flexibility is Crucial for High Renewable Energy Integration
- Resource Management · 2020Hybrid Renewable Microgrids Achieve 68% CO2 Reduction and Economic Viability in Remote Areas
- Resource Management · 2019Optimized Energy Management for Grid-Scale Battery Storage Systems Enhances Renewable Integration by 25%
- Resource Management · 2020Optimizing CO2 Availability Boosts Methane Electrosynthesis Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2017Dynamic optimization of distributed energy resources enhances grid stability and efficiency.
- Resource Management · 2017Mobile Energy Storage Units Can Optimize Grid Costs and Integrate Renewables
- Resource Management · 2017Optimized Energy Storage for PV-Integrated EV Charging Stations Reduces Operating Costs by 20%
- Resource Management · 2020Integrating Renewable Energy Enhances Electrical Grid Reliability
- Resource Management · 2015Earth-Abundant Co-C-N Catalyst Achieves High Efficiency in Hydrogen Evolution
- Resource Management · 2019Energy storage systems increase renewable energy integration by 30% in distribution networks
- Resource Management · 2019Design Changes and Inattentive Workmanship Drive Construction Waste
- Sustainability · 2018Housing's Annual Carbon Footprint: 2.62 Tonnes CO2eq Per Person
- Sustainability · 2020Absolute Sustainability: Engineering Within Planetary Boundaries
- Sustainability · 2018Valorizing Agro-Industrial Waste: Green Separation Techniques Unlock Bio-Based Product Potential
- Sustainability · 2018Incinerator Ash as a Sustainable Aggregate in Cementitious Materials
- Sustainability · 2020Sustainable Supply Chains Boost Firm Performance by 15% Annually
- Sustainability · 2015Modular E-Waste Recycling Systems Enhance Global Sustainability
- Sustainability · 2017A Points-Based System Simplifies Circular Economy Product Performance Assessment
- Innovation & Design · 2020Leveraging Connected Device Data for Creative Product Design
- Innovation & Design · 2020Crisis-Driven Innovation: Four Themes Shaping Post-Pandemic Business Strategies
- Innovation & Design · 2019Soft Robotics: A Pathway to Sustainable Agroforestry Amidst Labor Shortages
- Innovation & Design · 2019Intelligent Augmentation: AI as a Collaborative Partner in Future Manufacturing