All design research studies — page 460
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 · 2019Alkaline Water Electrolysis (AWE) is the most mature technology for coupling with Concentrated Photovoltaics (CPV) for solar hydrogen production.
- Innovation & Design · 2015Policy Mixes Drive Sustainability Transitions Through Creative Destruction
- Resource Management · 2023Hybrid Solar-Electric Extrusion Reduces Heating Time by 73% and Energy Consumption
- Resource Management · 2024Conceptual Model Optimizes Renewable Energy Integration in Chemical Processes, Reducing Carbon Emissions by up to 30%
- Resource Management · 2020Core-Shell Catalysts Enhance CO2 Conversion Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2018DSSC Material Optimization for Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Cost
- Resource Management · 2015Sub-10nm Rutile TiO2 Nanoparticles Boost Visible-Light Hydrogen Production
- Resource Management · 2021Hierarchical Porous PMMA Film Achieves 8.2°C Subambient Cooling
- Resource Management · 2022Green ATRP: A Sustainable Pathway for Advanced Polymer Synthesis
- Resource Management · 2022Biogas Systems Can Offset 10-13% of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Resource Management · 2022Waste-Derived Catalysts Accelerate Green Hydrogen Production
- Resource Management · 2023Catalytic Upcycling Transforms Plastic Waste into High-Value Materials
- Resource Management · 2023Shell Waste as a Sustainable Resource: Transforming By-products into Valuable Materials
- Resource Management · 2023Biodegradable Plastics and Circularity Key to Sustainable Agricultural Practices
- Sustainability · 2020Integrating Economic Inclusivity into Business Models and Policy Accelerates SDG Adoption
- Resource Management · 2024Chemical Depolymerization Enables Closed-Loop Upcycling of PLA Plastics
- Resource Management · 2022Transforming Electroplating Wastewater into High-Value Photothermal Catalysts
- Resource Management · 2023Flash Joule Heating Boosts Battery Metal Recovery Efficiency by 1000x
- Resource Management · 2022Brewer's Spent Grain: A High-Volume By-product with Untapped Potential for Circular Bioeconomy Products
- Resource Management · 2021Carbon Capture in Concrete: A Net Climate Cost?
- Resource Management · 2024Photocatalysis enables low-energy chemical recycling of challenging plastics
- Resource Management · 2020Upcycling Polyolefins into Vitrimers Enhances Material Circularity
- Resource Management · 2021Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal/Solvothermal Synthesis: A Rapid and Eco-Friendly Route to Advanced Carbon Materials
- Resource Management · 2024Optimizing Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling for Resource Recovery and Environmental Mitigation
- Resource Management · 2022Transforming Organic Waste into High-Value Biocomposites
- Resource Management · 2020Source reduction of land-based pollutants is critical for ocean health and human well-being.
- Resource Management · 2016Urban resource efficiency is directly linked to city resilience and economic output.
- Resource Management · 2018Building Product Reuse: Overcoming Barriers to Circularity in Construction
- Sustainability · 2021Integrated Sustainability Framework: Circular, Green, and Bioeconomies as Complementary Pillars
- Resource Management · 2017Urban CO2 Emissions in China: A Data-Driven Approach for Policy Formulation
- Resource Management · 2017BECE Framework: Integrating Backcasting and Eco-Design for Circular Economy Implementation
- Sustainability · 2019Sociohydrology: Integrating Human Systems for Sustainable Water Resource Management
- Resource Management · 2019Active cathode materials and cell production energy drive lithium-ion battery environmental footprint.
- Resource Management · 2018Microplastic Contamination in Riverine Macroinvertebrates: A Widespread Ecological Concern
- Resource Management · 2016Clarifying Ecosystem Service Terminology Enhances Resource Management Strategies
- Resource Management · 2021European Algae Production: A Developing Blue Bioeconomy Sector
- Resource Management · 2017Integrated Water Resource Management Models Enhance Societal Benefit
- Resource Management · 2020Short-term monitoring and small-scale projects limit the effectiveness of coral restoration efforts.
- Resource Management · 2018Seagrass Meadows: A Critical Nursery for 20% of Global Fisheries
- Resource Management · 2019Socio-material flows reveal hidden waste in product chains
- Resource Management · 2017The 'Plastic Cycle' concept reveals interconnected environmental transport of microplastics.
- Resource Management · 2016Recycling Rates Misrepresent Circularity: Focus on Material Availability
- Resource Management · 2021Low-Carbon Transitions Can Lead to Dispossession and Degradation
- Sustainability · 2018Efficiency alone is insufficient for sustainable consumption and production goals
- Resource Management · 2018Wastewater Irrigation: Nutrient Source vs. Contaminant Risk
- Resource Management · 2025Manganese Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Threaten Renewable Energy Expansion
- Resource Management · 2016Melatonin's potent antioxidant capabilities offer a novel strategy for mitigating cellular damage and enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
- Resource Management · 2023PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water Demands Advanced Removal Technologies and Global Regulatory Harmonization
- Resource Management · 2022Optimizing Lithium-Ion Battery Performance for Electric Vehicle Longevity and Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2019Additive Manufacturing enables optimized material usage and reduced waste.
- Resource Management · 2018Extended Producer Responsibility Laws Drive Significant State-Level Adoption for E-Waste Management
- Resource Management · 2022Zeolites Enhance Separation Efficiency, Driving Energy Savings in Industrial Processes
- Resource Management · 2022Optimizing Hydrogen Liquefaction Efficiency for a Sustainable Energy Future
- Resource Management · 2022Aquaculture's Growing Protein Contribution Necessitates Sustainable Feed Innovation
- Resource Management · 2020Sustainable Battery Design: A Life Cycle Approach to Resource Management
- Resource Management · 2019Catalysis is Key to Transforming CO2 into Valuable Products
- Resource Management · 2018Textile microplastic release is a significant environmental burden, requiring integration into sustainability metrics.
- Resource Management · 2016Integrated Soil Modeling: Bridging Disciplines for Enhanced Ecosystem Service Assessment
- Resource Management · 2018Microbial Bio-formulations Enhance Mineral Fertilizer Efficiency by 30% in Integrated Nutrient Management
- Resource Management · 2023Soil organic matter content directly impacts its capacity for carbon sequestration and water regulation.
- Resource Management · 2017Innovation Poles Foster Industrial Symbiosis Through Knowledge Networks
- Resource Management · 2022Social Enterprises Can Accelerate Circular Economy Adoption
- Resource Management · 2019Industry 4.0 Integration Boosts Electric Scooter Sharing Circularity by 30%
- Resource Management · 2021Marine Biotechnology: A Sustainable Source for Novel Biomaterials and Bio-inspired Products
- Resource Management · 2016Food Waste Valorization: Lignocellulosic By-products as a Sustainable Feedstock for Enzyme Production
- Sustainability · 2021Circular Economy Principles Drive Sustainable Development Goals
- Sustainability · 2021Cities as Catalysts for Circular Economy Transition
- Resource Management · 2023Digital Technologies Accelerate Circular Economy Adoption in SMEs
- Resource Management · 2017Circular Economy Adoption Accelerates Resource Recovery and Waste Reduction
- Sustainability · 2018A Holistic Framework for Sustainable Urban Waste Management
- Resource Management · 2018Food Waste Valorisation: Transforming Byproducts into Valuable Resources
- Resource Management · 2022Algae-Based Bioremediation Offers Sustainable Wastewater Treatment
- Resource Management · 2022Collaborative Networks Enhance Sustainable and Resilient Manufacturing
- Resource Management · 2019Switching to paper pots and coir in urban hydroponics slashes environmental impact
- Resource Management · 2020Industrial Symbiosis Slashes Energy Consumption by Integrating Waste Heat and Byproducts
- Resource Management · 2021Sector-Specific Strategies for Industrial Symbiosis Success
- Resource Management · 2023Seaweed Biocomposites Offer a Biodegradable Alternative to Conventional Plastics
- Resource Management · 2023Banana Peel Starch: A Biodegradable Plastic Alternative for Packaging and Molding
- Resource Management · 2024PHAs Offer Biodegradable Alternatives for Biomedical and Packaging Applications
- Resource Management · 2022Smart Bio-Packaging: Balancing Eco-Benefits with Production Burdens
- Resource Management · 2020Agricultural waste enhances PLA bioplastics for sustainable food packaging
- Resource Management · 2024Green Extraction of Antioxidants from Walnut Shells Enhances Bioplastic Properties
- Resource Management · 2023Corncob Fiber Composites Enhance PLA Bioplastic Antibacterial Properties and Biodegradability
- Resource Management · 2019Fish Waste Valorization: Blended Bioplastics Offer Enhanced Properties for Food Packaging
- Resource Management · 2021Water Hyacinth Bioplastic: A Sustainable Alternative for Reduced Plastic Waste
- Resource Management · 2022Food Waste Valorization Yields Sustainable Bioplastic Packaging Solutions
- Resource Management · 2025Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) Offer a Biodegradable Alternative to Petrochemical Plastics, Driving Circular Economy Initiatives
- Resource Management · 2019Banana Peel Bioplastic Offers Eco-Friendly Alternative to Conventional Plastics
- Resource Management · 2021Microbial Factories Offer Biodegradable Plastic Alternative
- Resource Management · 2020Bioplastics Offer Sustainable Packaging Solutions by Utilizing Renewable Resources
- Resource Management · 20233% Spirulina biomass enhances starch-based bioplastic tensile strength and biodegradability
- Resource Management · 2024Linseed Mucilage: A Sustainable Bioplastic Alternative from Industrial By-products
- Sustainability · 2021Consumer intention to adopt bioplastics is driven by positive attitudes, social norms, and proactive plastic reduction activities.
- Resource Management · 2018Biodegradable Packaging Communication Boosts Waste Reduction by 25%
- Resource Management · 2018Photocatalysis: A Mechanistic Approach to Sustainable Chemical Synthesis
- Resource Management · 2020Integrating RFID and WSNs for Enhanced IoT Resource Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2019Industry 4.0 adoption lags in agriculture, creating a competitive gap for SMEs
- Resource Management · 2017Indoor Photovoltaic Cells Harvest 152 μW Under Office Lighting
- Resource Management · 2019SERS substrates offer ultra-sensitive detection for resource-efficient chemical analysis
- Resource Management · 2017Smart Home Sensors Reduce Elderly Healthcare Costs by Enabling Remote Monitoring