All design research studies — page 449
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.
- Innovation & Design · 2014Intelligent Navigation of Protein Sequence Space Accelerates Biocatalyst Discovery
- Resource Management · 2013Organic Photovoltaics: Environmental Impact Decreases with Manufacturing Innovation
- Resource Management · 2015Life Cycle Assessment Identifies Key Environmental Hotspots in Product Design
- Resource Management · 2013Smart Water Meters Drive Sustainable Urban Water Use
- Resource Management · 2012Agricultural biomass offers a viable pathway to sustainable fuel production, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Final Production · 2012In-situ polymerization of polypropylene on glass fibers triples composite strength and doubles interfacial strength
- Resource Management · 2014Mangrove Ecosystems: Vital Resources for Coastal Communities and Biodiversity
- Resource Management · 2010Biolubricants show mixed environmental benefits over mineral oils
- Resource Management · 2015Bio-based polyesters from tomato waste offer tunable properties via controlled polymerization temperature.
- Resource Management · 2012Gamma radiation degrades biodegradable polymer strength, impacting material selection for sustainable products.
- Resource Management · 2013Valorizing Biofuel Byproducts: A Pathway to a Circular Bioeconomy
- Resource Management · 2015Open-Source 3D Printing Reduces Farm Costs by 20-50% for Specific Components
- Resource Management · 2015Lignin-Cellulose Fiber Enhances Strength and Rigidity of Biocomposites by 30%
- Resource Management · 2012Thermoplastic Starch Offers a Biodegradable Alternative to Conventional Plastics
- Resource Management · 2013Bio-based plastics: Bridging the gap between renewable resources and commercial viability
- Resource Management · 2015Bio-based Packaging: A 2014 Market Overview for Sustainable Material Selection
- Resource Management · 2012Optimizing Polyhydroxyalkanoate Production from Activated Sludge Boosts Waste-to-Value Conversion
- Resource Management · 2015Upcycling Redesign: Five Principles for Enhanced Product Value and Sustainability
- Innovation & Design · 2014Leveraging Biological Diversity for Economic Revival in Southern Europe
- Resource Management · 2011Sugar Cane Biorefineries Offer Competitive, Sustainable Feedstock for Chemical Production
- Resource Management · 2014Biorefineries Offer Sustainable Alternatives to Petrochemical Production
- Resource Management · 2015Incorporating Atriplex halimus fibers boosts starch composite strength and thermal stability by over 90%
- Resource Management · 2010Biodegradable Polyesters Effectively Remove Hydrophobic Organic Contaminants from Water
- Resource Management · 2014Reducing reliance on Indium-Tin Oxide (ITO) for transparent electrodes unlocks cost-effective, large-scale organic electronics.
- Innovation & Design · 2013Policy Mixes: Achieving Coherence and Consistency for Optimal Design
- Innovation & Design · 2013Strategic Lagrangian Formulation for Electroweak Symmetry Breaking
- Resource Management · 2012Nanolithography Enables Resource-Efficient Manufacturing of Advanced Components
- Sustainability · 2015Integrating Stakeholder Accountability into Sustainable Supply Chain Verification
- Resource Management · 2014Urbanization's Resource Footprint Demands Strategic Planning
- Resource Management · 2012Climate change threatens Antarctic krill populations, impacting ecosystem stability and fisheries management.
- Resource Management · 2011Hybrid Nanowires Boost Supercapacitor Performance by Enhancing Conductivity
- Resource Management · 2013Implantable Device Design Demands Robust Hermeticity and Corrosion Resistance for Longevity
- Resource Management · 2015Phosphorus: The Under-Recognized Linchpin of Water-Energy-Food Security
- Resource Management · 2015Global Material Consumption Corridor: 6-12 t/person for Abiotic Resources by 2050
- Resource Management · 2014Bioeconomy's 'Shades of Green' Impact Forest Sector Strategies
- Resource Management · 2012Groundwater Depletion in Sub-Saharan Africa Threatens Sustainable Development
- Resource Management · 2014Life-Cycle Assessment Reveals Significant Environmental Hotspots in Rare-Earth Element Production
- Resource Management · 2015Rare Sugars in Microbial Exopolysaccharides Enhance Bio-functionality
- Resource Management · 2012Agroecosystem Resilience Framework Identifies 13 Key Indicators for Adaptive Capacity
- Human Factors · 2012Synaptic Plasticity: The Brain's Adaptive Memory Mechanism
- Resource Management · 2013Ocean Heat Content Increases by 15 Zettajoules Annually Due to Anthropogenic Warming
- Resource Management · 2014Biomass-derived syngas conversion via Fischer-Tropsch synthesis enhances fuel production efficiency
- Resource Management · 2011Forest Cover's Dual Role: Local Water Reduction, Continental Water Increase
- Resource Management · 2012Diversifying Nigeria's Energy Sources Can Mitigate Power Crisis and Foster Sustainable Development
- Innovation & Markets · 2014Accelerated Urbanization Does Not Guarantee Economic Growth
- Resource Management · 2011Urban Green Spaces Offer Significant Cooling, But Water Demands and Income Inequality Are Key Considerations
- Resource Management · 2012Thrombospondin-1 and -2: Biomolecular Regulators of Tissue Growth and Regeneration
- Resource Management · 2014Citizen science can enhance water resource management by leveraging public data collection.
- Innovation & Markets · 2014Marine Bioactives: A Pathway to Market Success in Pharmaceuticals and Cosmeceuticals
- Resource Management · 2011Dietary Fiber Enhances Antioxidant Bioavailability from Plant-Based Foods
- Resource Management · 2015Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) offers a scalable renewable energy solution.
- Resource Management · 2013Sugar-blowing technique yields 3D graphene for enhanced energy storage
- Resource Management · 2013Tunable Hydrogel Degradation Enhances Bio-Inspired Material Design
- Resource Management · 2010Multiple Evolutionary Origins of Salt Tolerance in Plants
- Resource Management · 2011Integrating Species Distribution and Macroecological Models Enhances Environmental Change Prediction
- Resource Management · 2013Automated Global Settlement Mapping Enhances Resource Allocation Strategies
- Resource Management · 2015Deep-sea Trawling Decimates Benthic Ecosystems, Requiring Centuries for Recovery
- Sustainability · 2013Integrating Robustness, Resilience, and Sustainability for Effective Global Change Policy
- Resource Management · 2014Pyrometallurgy offers eco-efficient precious metal recovery from e-waste with controlled emissions
- Resource Management · 2014Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Offers Multifunctional Biomedical Applications
- Innovation & Design · 2010Financialization of US Corporations Threatens Long-Term Economic Growth
- Resource Management · 2015Implementing a 5R Stewardship Framework Boosts Phosphorus Use Efficiency by 30%
- Resource Management · 2011Optimizing Energy-Water Efficiency for Sustainable Growth
- Resource Management · 2013Electrocoagulation offers efficient and cost-effective wastewater treatment across diverse industries.
- Resource Management · 2015Bio-Based Solvents Offer Sustainable Alternatives to Petrochemical-Derived Options
- Resource Management · 2011PFAS Contamination: A Decade of Research Reveals Persistent Knowledge Gaps for Effective Environmental Management
- Resource Management · 2012Electronic Noses Offer Real-Time Environmental Pollutant Detection for Industrial Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2015Integrating Environmental Standards into Procurement Drives Resource Efficiency
- Resource Management · 20142D Carbon Allotropes Offer Enhanced Photoconversion Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2014Valorizing Titanium Dioxide Production Waste Streams Enhances Resource Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2014Nanoceria's catalytic properties offer significant opportunities for resource efficiency.
- Resource Management · 2015Ionic Liquid Gels Enhance Material Functionality for Sustainable Applications
- Resource Management · 2015Behavioral Interventions Drive Sustainable Energy Adoption
- Resource Management · 2014Electrochemical Systems Drive Sustainable Energy Solutions
- Resource Management · 2015Reversible Adapting Layer Enhances Electrocatalyst Lifespan by 1000+ Hours
- Resource Management · 2010Aggregated Wind Power Reduces Grid Instability and Costs
- Resource Management · 2014Adaptive Droop Control Optimizes DC Microgrid Voltage and Load Sharing
- Resource Management · 2012Hierarchical Control Optimizes Microgrid Voltage Stability and Power Quality
- Resource Management · 2010Algal Biofuels: A Roadmap for Scalable, Sustainable Energy Production
- Resource Management · 2013Physiological Mechanisms Inform Effective Environmental Management
- Resource Management · 2011CLEAs: Enhancing Enzyme Efficiency and Sustainability in Biocatalysis
- Resource Management · 2013Optimizing Alkaline Water Electrolysis for Enhanced Hydrogen Production Efficiency
- Sustainability · 2012Green Labels Enhance Consumer Understanding of Product Environmental Impact
- Resource Management · 2015Integrated Green Economy Model Enhances Sustainable Development Planning
- Resource Management · 2014Benchmarking waste medicine reverse logistics against battery systems reveals opportunities for value recapture and improved disposal.
- Resource Management · 2013Multi-Criteria Decision Support System (MCDSS) Optimizes Selection of Low-Cost Green Building Materials
- Resource Management · 2010Product-Service Systems Enhance Mold and Die Manufacturing Efficiency
- Sustainability · 2015Integrating Life Cycle Management Drives Long-Term Business Sustainability
- Resource Management · 2013Natural Materials Offer Cost-Effective, Low-Energy Solutions for Water Remediation
- Resource Management · 2011Reducing dairy product carbon footprints by optimizing fat content and minimizing consumer waste
- Resource Management · 2014Second-Life EV Batteries Offer Significant Cost Savings and Grid Support
- Resource Management · 2014Green Building Codes Reduce Lifecycle Environmental Impact by an Average of 14%
- Resource Management · 2012Algal Biofuel Production: Optimizing Energy Recovery for Diverse Industrial Applications
- Resource Management · 2014Integrating Lean Manufacturing with Industrial Ecology for Enhanced Environmental Performance
- Resource Management · 2015Biofuels: A 19x Water Cost for a 50% Carbon Reduction
- Sustainability · 2014Nordic Textile Sector Can Achieve 30% Material Reduction Through Circular Strategies
- Sustainability · 2014Mathematical Models Optimize Eco-Industrial Network Design for Enhanced Sustainability
- Sustainability · 2015Transit-Oriented Development: A Catalyst for Sustainable Urban Redesign
- Sustainability · 2015Circular Economy Integration in Romania: Opportunities and Risks
- Sustainability · 2015Holistic Business Models Drive Waste Elimination in Circular Economies