All design research studies — page 463
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 · 2017Global Material Stocks Have Increased 23-Fold, Demanding Half of Annual Resource Extraction
- Human Factors · 2015Optimizing Postural Control Assessment Through Methodological Rigor
- Human Factors · 2019Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels Modulate Pain Sensitivity
- Resource Management · 2016Mobile Health Devices Can Reduce Healthcare Costs and Improve Patient Outcomes
- Innovation & Design · 2018Quantum Technologies: A Strategic Roadmap for European Innovation
- Human Factors · 2015Protein conformational plasticity impacts ligand binding kinetics
- Resource Management · 2021Reactor Train System Boosts Solar Fuel Production Efficiency by 23%
- Resource Management · 2023Direct recycling of battery production waste slashes environmental impact by up to 40%
- Resource Management · 2020Ground Source Heat Pumps Offer Significant Carbon Reduction Potential, But Require Careful Management
- Resource Management · 2016Solar Dryer Design Enhances Agricultural Product Drying Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2022Steel Cladding's Carbon Footprint: Production Dominates, Recycling Offers Significant Reduction
- Resource Management · 2019Lead-Free Halide Double Perovskites Offer Promising Eco-Friendly Alternatives for Photovoltaics
- Resource Management · 2021Eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors offer a sustainable alternative to toxic chemicals in industrial applications.
- Innovation & Design · 2021SWOT Analysis: A Foundational Framework for Strategic Design Decisions
- Resource Management · 2015Megafauna Extinctions Reshaped Ecosystems: A Resource Management Perspective
- Resource Management · 2017Nanofiber morphology boosts oxygen evolution catalyst activity by 20x
- Resource Management · 2021Mechanochemical preparation of Fe³⁺-substituted Li₂ZrCl₆ enhances solid-state battery performance by 100x
- Resource Management · 2021Nanomaterial Scaffolds Accelerate Wound Healing by Enhancing Blood Vessel Formation
- Resource Management · 2025Global mineral production data reveals critical resource dependencies
- Resource Management · 2015Acid-Modified Clay Enhances Dye Adsorption Efficiency by 49%
- Resource Management · 2018Catalyst surface H/C ratio dictates hydrocarbon selectivity in CO2 hydrogenation
- Innovation & Design · 2018ESIPT probes enable ratiometric sensing for enhanced environmental monitoring
- Resource Management · 2016Rare Earth Elements in Coal: An Untapped Resource for Modern Technology
- Resource Management · 2016Global Ocean CO2 Data Synthesis Enhances Climate Modeling and Environmental Monitoring
- Resource Management · 2017Metal Oxide Catalysts Drive Efficiency in Petrochemical and Environmental Processes
- Resource Management · 2017Environmental selection pressure drives antibiotic resistance gene establishment
- Resource Management · 2019Mechanochemistry Reduces Solvent Waste by 90% in Inorganic Synthesis
- Resource Management · 2019Optimizing Electrolyzer Design for Cost-Effective Renewable Hydrogen Production
- Sustainability · 2019Higher Education Institutions Drive Sustainable Development Through Holistic Impact
- Sustainability · 2021Underestimating the Scale of Environmental Threats Hinders Sustainable Design
- Resource Management · 2021Water-based etching of Magnesium enables dynamic photonic device tuning
- Resource Management · 2018Global Input-Output Databases Reveal Hidden Resource Consumption in International Supply Chains
- Resource Management · 2018Solar PV integration in Chile's Atacama Desert significantly reduces electricity generation's environmental footprint
- Resource Management · 2018Green hydrogen production costs are 1.5-3x higher than grey hydrogen, impacting decarbonization economics.
- Resource Management · 2025Material Choice in Large-Area Additive Manufacturing Significantly Impacts Sustainability Metrics
- Resource Management · 2016Microbial Biopolymers Offer Sustainable Alternative to Cement in Soil Stabilization
- Resource Management · 2023Incorporating Polyurethane Waste Enhances Ceiling Tile Performance and Sustainability
- Sustainability · 2020Agri-food systems require tailored circular economy models, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Resource Management · 2021DFMA and LCA Integration Slashes Radio Production Costs by 64% and Environmental Impact by 39%
- Resource Management · 2023Optimizing Shrimp Farm Yields: A Resource Management Imperative
- Innovation & Design · 2022A Four-Step Model for Navigating Digital Transformation
- Resource Management · 2019Long-term Earth Observation Data Fuels Resource Management Innovation
- Resource Management · 2016Molybdenum Carbide/Graphene Hybrid Boosts Hydrogen Production Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2015Phase Change Materials (PCMs) Enhance Building Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2015Capacitive Deionization: A Scalable Solution for Water Desalination
- 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