All design research studies — page 473
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 · 2024Oleogel-based bioplastics offer a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics, with versatile processing and application potential.
- Resource Management · 2024Bioplastics Offer a Sustainable Alternative to Conventional Polymers in Agricultural Applications
- Resource Management · 2024Soy Waste Valorization Yields 1km of Biodegradable Bioplastic Film
- Resource Management · 2022Optimizing Biodegradable Polymer Blends for Flexible Packaging Applications
- Resource Management · 2022Tamarind and Berry Seed Bioplastics Offer Sustainable Food Packaging Alternative
- Resource Management · 2019Seaweed and Tropical Fruit Seed Polysaccharides Enhance Bioplastic Properties
- Resource Management · 2021PHA-Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites Offer Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Properties for Advanced Biomaterial Applications
- Sustainability · 2022Biodegradable packaging for organic produce offers environmental benefits but requires careful lifecycle assessment.
- Resource Management · 2022Alkaline treatment of sugarcane bagasse enhances bioplastic strength by 50%
- Resource Management · 2025Biomimetic Leaf-Inspired Film Achieves Full Biodegradation in 5 Weeks
- Resource Management · 2025Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs) Offer Self-Powered Solutions for Medical Health Monitoring
- Resource Management · 2018Encapsulation Strategies Enhance Perovskite Solar Cell Longevity by Mitigating Degradation
- Resource Management · 2020Work Function Dictates Triboelectric Charge Density in Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials
- Resource Management · 2018Artificial Photosynthesis Systems Achieve High Efficiency in Solar-to-Hydrogen Fuel Production
- Resource Management · 2021Hybrid Seawater Splitting Achieves 48% Lower Energy Input for Hydrogen Production
- Resource Management · 2024Self-Powered Wearable Sensors Achieve 16V Output for Biomechanical Energy Harvesting
- Resource Management · 2023Hazardous waste transformed into a self-powered multifunctional device
- Resource Management · 2015Self-Powered Dual-Parameter Sensors Enhance E-Skin and Health Monitoring Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2017Low-Dimensional Tin Perovskites Boost Solar Cell Stability and Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2017Light-Driven Actuation Enables Autonomous Micro-Scale Object Recognition and Capture
- Resource Management · 2021Piezoelectric Materials Unlock Self-Powered Devices Through Ambient Energy Harvesting
- Resource Management · 2020MXene Hydrogels: Enhancing Material Stability and Performance for Advanced Applications
- Resource Management · 2019Increased Bioenergy Demand Drives Up Forest Raw Material Costs for Traditional Industries
- Resource Management · 2015Optimizing TiO2 Photocatalysis for Dye Degradation in Wastewater
- Resource Management · 2018Non-Fullerene Acceptors Enhance Organic Solar Cell Viability by Reducing Material Costs and Improving Synthesis
- Resource Management · 2020Integrating Green Energy Systems Boosts Hydrogen Production Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2021Photocatalytic CO2 Conversion: A Pathway to Sustainable Hydrocarbon Fuels
- Human Factors · 2017Non-invasive glucose monitoring enhances user experience and adherence in diabetes management.
- Resource Management · 2020Waste-to-Energy Briquettes: Transforming Goat Manure and Sawdust into a Viable Fuel Source
- Resource Management · 2022Optimized Sol-Gel Synthesis Reduces Material Waste in Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode Production
- Resource Management · 2023Industrial byproducts significantly reduce environmental impact in road construction.
- Resource Management · 2022Municipal Wastewater and Seawater Offer Viable Alternatives for Kenaf Fiber Retting, Reducing Freshwater Dependency
- Resource Management · 2023Blended Cements Reduce Environmental Impact by Up to 41%
- Resource Management · 2024Earth-Abundant PbS Thermoelectrics Offer Sustainable Waste Heat Recovery
- Resource Management · 2024Nanotalc-Modified Adhesives Enhance Plywood Durability and Water Resistance
- Resource Management · 2023Proactive risk mitigation in dried fish processing SMEs can prevent significant production disruptions.
- Resource Management · 2025Scots Pine Cones as a Viable Alternative for Particle Board Production
- Resource Management · 2025Poppy Straw Waste: A Viable Alternative for Particleboard and Pulp Production
- Resource Management · 2024Optimizing Rice Analogue Production: Extrusion Temperature and Ingredient Ratios for Enhanced Nutrition and Texture
- Resource Management · 2025Sustainable Concrete Mixes Achieve 20% Strength Increase Using Industrial By-products
- Resource Management · 2025Maize-Bean Intercropping Optimizes Silage Raw Material Quality and Yield by 90% in the Amazon
- Resource Management · 2025Lemon and Vinegar Marinades Enhance Consumer Acceptance of Common Carp Sticks
- Resource Management · 2020Phosphorus Recycling: A Closed-Loop Strategy for Resource Security and Eutrophication Mitigation
- Resource Management · 2019Optimizing Plant-Based Milk Formulations for Desirability and Sustainability
- Resource Management · 2020Novel sorbent blends reduce carbon capture regeneration energy by 38%
- Resource Management · 2020Pandemic Lockdowns Exacerbate Poverty by Disrupting Livelihoods and Resource Access
- Resource Management · 2017Flexible Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Offer Higher Energy Density for Next-Generation Devices
- Resource Management · 2020Microplastics Infiltrate Brains, Inducing Neurotoxicity and Behavioral Changes
- Resource Management · 2019Plastic waste incineration releases toxic chemicals, impacting air, water, and soil quality.
- Resource Management · 2021Atomically Dispersed Dual-Metal Catalysts Enhance Oxygen Reduction Activity and Durability
- Resource Management · 2021Economic Growth vs. Environmental Limits: A Decoupling Dilemma
- Resource Management · 2020Six 'R' framework optimizes water and wastewater resource recovery
- Human Factors · 2016Cognitive Biases Lead to Suboptimal Medical Decisions
- Resource Management · 2022South Africa's Wind Energy Potential Exceeds 14% of Electricity by 2030
- Resource Management · 2020Municipal Wastewater as a Untapped Resource Stream for Water, Energy, and Nutrients
- Sustainability · 2020Organic Cotton Enhances Garment Durability and Aesthetics, Supporting Sustainable Fashion
- Sustainability · 2021Extending building service life by 50% can improve sustainability by 30-49%
- Resource Management · 2022Reduced Tillage and Mycorrhizal Inoculation Enhance Soil Physical Properties for Improved Mung Bean Yield
- Resource Management · 2022Big Data Analysis Quantifies Ecosystem Service Value in Urban Environments
- Resource Management · 2024Sulfoxaflor Residues Significantly Reduce Bee Survival and Flight Capacity
- Resource Management · 2025Solar-Smart Irrigation Boosts Crop Yield by 60% While Conserving Water and Energy
- Sustainability · 2025Integrating Sustainable Innovation into Automotive After-Sales for Enhanced Ecosystem Performance
- Resource Management · 2020Nature-Based Solutions Outperform Alternatives for Climate Adaptation, But Evidence Gaps Remain
- Resource Management · 2023Optimizing agricultural water use can mitigate global scarcity by up to 70%
- Sustainability · 2023Sustainalism: A New Framework for Integrated Sustainable Development
- Resource Management · 2019Hotel HVAC energy consumption can vary by over 100 kWh/m²/year, necessitating optimized design and operation.
- Resource Management · 2015Bridging Agroecological Principles and Practice: An Adaptive Management Framework for Biodiversity-Based Agriculture
- Resource Management · 2019Advanced Climate Models Reduce Environmental Biases by 40%
- Resource Management · 2015Integrated Pest Management Reduces Pesticide Use by 70% and Increases Crop Yields by 40%
- Sustainability · 2023Diverse Values of Nature Drive Sustainable Decision-Making
- Resource Management · 2015Voluntary Employee Green Behavior is Driven by a Multifaceted Interaction of Individual and Organizational Factors
- Resource Management · 2015Soil degradation in India impacts 147 million hectares, threatening agricultural output and livelihoods.
- Sustainability · 2019Circularity Metrics Must Account for Burden Shifting to Ensure True Sustainability
- Resource Management · 2016Biosurfactants: Sustainable Alternatives for Industrial Emulsification and Detergency
- Resource Management · 2019Compressed Hydrogen: The Current Benchmark for Mobility Storage Despite Significant Drawbacks
- Resource Management · 2020Global Land Use Data Harmonization for Climate Modeling
- Resource Management · 2019USLE-type models are robust for soil erosion prediction despite limitations
- Resource Management · 2024Circular Economy Strategies Reduce Construction Waste by 30% in Sri Lanka
- Resource Management · 2015Trade Penalties Drive Climate Policy Adherence
- Resource Management · 2026Miniaturized Charpy specimens reduce material waste and improve nuclear reactor lifespan monitoring.
- Resource Management · 2025Pegmatite Deposit Mining: Optimizing Yield Through Geological Structure Analysis
- Resource Management · 2021Recycling Titanium Dioxide Slag for High-Performance LiFePO4 Battery Cathodes
- Resource Management · 2026Regional energy metabolism pressure intensifies with cross-border resource flows
- Resource Management · 2026Specialized Asthma Clinics Reduce Annual Healthcare Costs by 46%
- Resource Management · 2025Economic Growth's N-Shaped Impact on Ecological Footprint Requires Tailored Environmental Policies
- Resource Management · 2026Coal Research Shifts Towards Sustainable By-product Valorization and Digital Integration
- Resource Management · 2026Optimizing overhead crane scheduling in metal fabrication reduces machine waiting time by up to 30%
- Resource Management · 2026Government Subsidies and Consumer Preferences Accelerate Digital Green Transformation in Building Materials
- Resource Management · 2026Optimized FDM Nozzle Design and Process Parameters Reduce Material Waste by up to 20%
- Resource Management · 2026Flexible Endpoints in Multi-Day Routing Slash Empty Mileage by 15%
- Resource Management · 2024Optimizing Sorghum Fermentation for Enhanced Caproic Acid Production
- Resource Management · 2026Circular Biomass Valorisation Enhances Water Treatment Sustainability
- Resource Management · 2016Integrating Reverse Logistics into Production Planning Optimizes Gold Utilization by 15%
- Resource Management · 2017Optimizing Photocatalytic Materials for Efficient Solar Hydrogen Production
- Resource Management · 2024Repurposing Agricultural By-products: A Pathway to Sustainable Food & Beverage Innovation
- Resource Management · 2022Drone delivery routes optimized for emergency medical supply chains
- Resource Management · 2023Solar-driven water and oxygen transformations for environmental remediation and resource recovery
- Resource Management · 2023Concentrated Solar Power Enhances Biomass Gasification Efficiency by 20-30%
- Resource Management · 2024Trichoderma Fungi Transform Agro-Waste into Valuable Bio-Products
- Resource Management · 2020Integrated Agro-Ecosystems Can Reduce Waste and Energy Consumption by 50%