All design research studies — page 443
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 · 2016Architected Cellular Materials: Tailoring Properties Through Controlled Void Structures
- Human Factors · 2016BMI-driven neurorehabilitation can partially restore motor function and sensation in paraplegic patients.
- Final Production · 2018Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing of Aluminium: Overcoming Mechanical Property Gaps
- Resource Management · 2017Maximize Biomass Value: Convert 80% into High-Value Products
- Modelling · 2019Distributed Control Models Enhance Scalability in Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems
- Resource Management · 2019Dynamic Covalent Assembly Enables Recyclable Supramolecular Materials
- Innovation & Design · 2018Tailored Protein Catalysts: Mimicking Evolution for Novel Functionality
- Resource Management · 2016Oxygenic Photosynthesis: A Foundational Resource Revolution
- Innovation & Design · 2017Interlocking Molecular Structures Enable Nanoscale Machine Functionality
- Resource Management · 2019Dual-Site Catalysis in Complex Oxides Dramatically Enhances Oxygen Evolution Reaction Efficiency
- Sustainability · 2018Global Food Systems Prioritize Affluence Over Environmental Health and Nutritional Balance
- Sustainability · 2017Regional Eco-Innovation Drives Circular Economy Adoption
- Resource Management · 2018Biodegradable Magnesium Alloys Offer Sustainable Solutions for Bone Repair
- Resource Management · 2019MOF Design Enhances Electrochemical Energy Storage Efficiency
- Final Production · 2015Rare-earth doping in BiFeO3 ceramics can suppress magnetic spin cycloids and reduce leakage currents.
- Commercial Production · 2019Automated Manufacturing Slashes PEM Electrolyzer Costs by 55%
- Resource Management · 2019Energy storage cost projections reveal significant shifts by 2025
- Resource Management · 2020EV Battery Recycling: Bridging Technical Hurdles for Scalable Solutions
- Resource Management · 2017Optimizing Grain Production: Reducing Carbon Footprint by 70% Through Targeted Interventions
- Resource Management · 2018Non-noble metal phosphide catalyst significantly enhances water splitting efficiency for clean hydrogen production
- Resource Management · 2016Cyanamide defects boost photocatalytic hydrogen evolution by 16x
- Resource Management · 2016Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) Enables Sustainable Energy and Sensing Applications
- Resource Management · 2017Synergistic Platinum-Nickel/Nickel Sulfide Interfaces Boost Hydrogen Evolution Catalysis by 9.7x
- Resource Management · 2020Intensified Extraction Methods Boost Sustainable Ingredient Sourcing
- Resource Management · 2020Upcycled Nanocomposites Achieve High Hydrogen Production from Wastewater
- Resource Management · 2020Gellan Gum-Graphene Oxide Composite Enhances Zinc Ion Removal by 230%
- Resource Management · 2016Municipal Waste Integration into Building Envelopes Reduces Construction Costs by 20%
- Resource Management · 2020Cell-Free Biocatalysis: A Sustainable Pathway for High-Value Chemical Production
- Resource Management · 2020Date Pit Biochar Enhances Tigecycline Removal from Wastewater by 22%
- Sustainability · 2020Anticonsumption Strategies Drive Sustainable Product Lifecycle Management
- Resource Management · 2020Acid pre-treatment in cotton recycling offers a 25% lower environmental footprint than alkali methods.
- Resource Management · 2018Charity-driven models can optimize clothing reuse value chains
- Resource Management · 2020Uniform Microsphere Polymers Enhance Material Efficiency in Molecular Imprinting
- Sustainability · 2020Circular Economy Business Models Accelerate Sustainable Industrialized Construction
- Resource Management · 2020Steel Beam Reuse Framework Cuts CO2 Emissions by 77% in Design Projects
- Resource Management · 2018Optimizing Soft Drink Supply Chains for Resource Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2019Organic Thermoelectrics Offer Simple, Efficient Solar Energy Harvesting
- Resource Management · 2017Higher Molar Mass Polypropylene Undergoes Greater Chain Scission During Long-Chain Branching Modification
- Resource Management · 2018Circular Business Models in SMEs: Mixed Perceptions of Value Creation
- Resource Management · 2017Urbanization amplifies environmental impacts, necessitating a systems approach to resource management.
- Resource Management · 2016Deep-sea vent ecosystems are critical global resource regulators, not isolated phenomena.
- Resource Management · 2017Additive Manufacturing's Energy Footprint: 10-100x Higher Than Conventional Methods
- Resource Management · 2017Terrestrial Carbon Export to Inland Waters Underestimated by 0.3 Pg C/yr Annually
- Resource Management · 2018Agricultural Waste as a Resource: Optimizing Circular Bio-Economy Chains
- Resource Management · 2019Design for a 1.5°C Future: Integrating Biodiversity and Climate Targets
- 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