All design research studies — page 85
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 · 2025ZnO Nanoparticles Offer a Sustainable Pathway for Mitigating Dye and Organic Pollutant Surface Water Contamination
- Final Production · 2021Hybrid Machine Tools Boost Surface Hardening Efficiency by 2x
- Final Production · 2016Environmental factors significantly alter weathering steel's protective patina, increasing metal dissolution.
- Final Production · 2019Glass Ionomer Fracture Resistance Increases with 3-Month Maturation
- Resource Management · 2020Chicken Feather and Neem Sawdust Waste Enhances HDPE Composite Strength
- Resource Management · 2019Bamboo: A Scalable Solution for Zero-Waste, Low-Carbon Design
- Final Production · 2015Hybrid RANS-LES models predict combustion instability amplitudes within a factor of two
- Final Production · 2020Fast-growing wood species' properties impact plywood production optimization
- Final Production · 2023Oil Palm Fiber Composites Enhance Plaster of Paris Ceiling Thermal Performance
- Innovation & Design · 2025Creative City Policies Often Neglect Environmental Sustainability
- Final Production · 2025In-situ polymerization boosts wood compressive strength by up to 150%
- Final Production · 2019Optimized Scheduling Algorithm Boosts Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Production Efficiency
- Final Production · 2016Wood fiber morphology dictates suitability for specific manufacturing applications.
- Resource Management · 2018Combustion of Lignocellulosic Waste: A Trade-off Between Biofuel Potential and VOC Emissions
- Final Production · 2024Automated X-ray Diffraction Analysis Accurately Classifies Ancient Pottery
- Final Production · 2025Saudi Coffee Stains Dental Ceramics Less Than Other Coffee Types
- Final Production · 2024Optimizing Epoxy Nanocomposite Density and Microhardness through α-MnO₂ Loading and Curing Temperature Control
- Resource Management · 2024Repurposing 50 Million Tonnes of Mineral Waste Enhances UK Foundation Industries' Sustainability
- Final Production · 2024Chiral Coordination Polymers Exhibit Room-Temperature Ferroelectricity
- Final Production · 2017Optimizing Pt:ZnO Nanoparticle Deposition Temperature for Enhanced Hydrocarbon Gas Sensing
- Final Production · 20243D Printed Edges Enhance Structural Integrity and Modularity of Plywood Furniture
- Final Production · 2025Layered Graphene-Alumina Composites Achieve 54% Increase in Fracture Toughness
- Final Production · 2024Nanofiber Composite Achieves 0.16 ppm Acetic Acid Detection Limit
- Final Production · 2024Selective NIR Laser Programming Enables 4D Printing of Complex Depth-Controlled Structures
- Final Production · 20253D Printing Revolutionizes Textile Manufacturing with Novel Material Applications
- Final Production · 2025Plasma and Ozone Pretreatment Enhances Textile Durability and Reduces Microplastic Shedding
- Final Production · 2025Optimized Material Selection for Enhanced Sound Insulation Performance
- Final Production · 2025Magnetic Nanoparticles Enable Targeted Material Actuation via Hyperthermia
- Resource Management · 2025Textile Waste Composites Offer Viable Packaging Solutions
- Final Production · 2018Electrospinning enables precise control over nanofiber properties for advanced material applications.
- Final Production · 2025Enhancing Polymer Thermal Stability with Graphitic Carbon Nitride Composites
- Final Production · 2024Digital textile simulation requires physical material understanding for accurate drape prediction.
- Final Production · 2018Replicating Spider Silk Toughness with Engineered Proteins
- Final Production · 2025Core yarn twisting increases fabric cut resistance by up to 30%
- Final Production · 2022Predicting Composite Laminate Lifespan with Unknown Damage Factors
- Final Production · 20243D-Printed Polymers Achieve Dynamic Similarity in Structural Shaking-Table Models
- Final Production · 2025Adhesive bonding of polymer composites can reduce aircraft landing gear weight by up to 30%
- Final Production · 2024Shape Memory Alloy Hybrid Composites Offer Superior Impact Resistance and Slower Damage Accumulation
- Final Production · 2022Shear buckling is a critical failure mode in unidirectional FRP sandwich composites under axial compression.
- Final Production · 2023Specialized Machining Techniques Enhance Silicon Carbide Composite Fabrication
- Final Production · 2016Optimizing Voltage Measurement for Accurate Transverse Crack Detection in Composites
- Final Production · 2019PAN-based carbon tow tensile strength varies by 12-25% due to surface flaws.
- Final Production · 2017Curaú Fabric Reinforcement Enhances Cementitious Composite Crack Resistance and Self-Healing
- Final Production · 2024Additive Manufacturing Enables Complex RF Device Fabrication
- Final Production · 2024Active control of sandwich plate vibration via piezomagnetic actuators and FG nanocomposite layers
- Final Production · 2018Fiber orientation in conical shells minimally impacts natural frequency but significantly alters mode shapes.
- Final Production · 20243D Needled C/SiC Composites Offer Superior Impact Resistance Over 2D Plain Variants
- Modelling · 2024Freeform Optics: Ideal Folding Geometry Yields 9x Better Wavefront Performance in Three-Mirror Telescopes
- Final Production · 2016Composite beam-girder systems offer superior load-bearing capacity compared to traditional RCC frames.
- Final Production · 2023Parametric design and simulation accelerate luminaire fabrication by reducing iteration time
- Final Production · 2016Optimized Voice Coil Actuator Design for High-Acceleration Nano-Positioning Systems
- Final Production · 2023Modular Test Bench Accelerates Cable-Driven Exosuit Development
- Final Production · 2016Optimizing GFRP Drilling: Spindle Speed Dominates Surface Roughness
- Final Production · 2025Automated image analysis can predict end-mill tool wear with 99% accuracy.
- Final Production · 2022Optimized Friction Stir Welding Parameters Enhance Aluminum 7075 Tensile Strength by 15%
- Final Production · 2025Soft Magnetic Composites Enhance Magnetic Gear Efficiency by Reducing Losses at High Frequencies
- Final Production · 2021Preload's Double-Edged Sword: Enhancing Ball Screw Accuracy While Increasing Travel Deviation
- Final Production · 2025Wireless TSN Achieves Deterministic Communication for Human-Cobot Collaboration
- Final Production · 2020Higher forge soak temperatures increase surface roughness and decrease hardness in steel
- Final Production · 2025High-Speed Rotating Electrode Apparatus for Molten Salt Environments
- Final Production · 2024Squircle-shaped polycarbonate pressure vessel enhances comfort and structural integrity in negative pressure ventilators
- Final Production · 2022Ballbar analysis software can assess machined surface circularity
- Final Production · 2017Surface Roughness Modelling in Layer-Based Additive Manufacturing
- Final Production · 2020Digital workflows can scale prosthetic production by 1000%
- Final Production · 2020Optimizing Thermoforming with Axiomatic Design and Taguchi Methods
- Final Production · 2022Two-Stage Molding Achieves Deeper Glass Curves for Advanced Displays
- Final Production · 2025PBT-CF Composites Outperform PA6-CF in Tensile Strength by 17%
- Resource Management · 2024Increasing plastic recycling rates by 45% can yield significant environmental and economic benefits.
- Final Production · 2024Bio-based Nylon 514 Monomer Stability Dictates Final Product Performance
- Final Production · 20233D Printing PETG with Carbon Fiber Reduces Surface Roughness by 32.7%
- Final Production · 2018Optimizing Hydro-Jet Pressure for Volumetric Headgear Shaping
- Modelling · 2025Constitutive Model Accurately Predicts Shape Memory Alloy Pseudoelasticity
- Resource Management · 2022Tailings Dam Breach Simulation Reduces Environmental Risk by 50%
- Final Production · 2025Predicting Component Lifespan Using Full-Field Dynamic Analysis
- Resource Management · 2023Salt-based Phase Change Materials Enhance Solar Thermal Energy Storage Efficiency
- Final Production · 2023Plasma-Assisted Deposition Enhances Polypyrrole Thin Film Performance for Electrochemical Capacitors
- Final Production · 2023Microwave-assisted calcination reduces ceramic pigment production energy by 60% and enhances color intensity
- Final Production · 2024Optimized Spindle Head Design Reduces Yarn Tension by 15% in Balloonless Spinning
- Final Production · 2022Orthopedic implant alloys must balance corrosion resistance and physiological stress tolerance for patient recovery.
- Final Production · 2025Polymeric electrodes enhance peripheral nerve interface selectivity and biocompatibility
- Resource Management · 2025Hybrid Bioelectrochemical Systems Achieve Energy-Neutral Biohydrogen Production from Wastewater
- Innovation & Design · 2021Multiculturalism in Higher Education Requires a Systemic Approach to Curriculum Design
- Innovation & Design · 2022Automated Ontology Mapping Enhances Data Integration Accuracy by 93%
- User-Centred Design · 2019Bridging the Gap: Student Metalinguistic Understanding of Cohesion and Coherence in Academic Writing
- Classic Design · 2021Integrating Traditional Chinese Motifs Enhances Contemporary Design Aesthetics and Cultural Relevance
- Innovation & Design · 2016Web 2.0 Integration Enhances Academic Library Engagement by 30%
- Classic Design · 2023Anime's visual language is culturally specific, not universally translatable.
- Classic Design · 2023Geometric Interlocking Techniques in Recreating Historical Artifacts
- Modelling · 2022Parallel Duffing Oscillator Model Enhances Low-Illumination Images by 30% in Visual Quality
- Classic Design · 2020Landmark urban furniture designs achieve higher user engagement through contextual relevance and semantic meaning.
- Classic Design · 2016Abstract Art Styles as a Catalyst for Innovation in Contemporary Fashion Design
- Classic Design · 2024Havana's Colonial Architecture: A Model for Heritage-Led Urban Revitalization
- Classic Design · 2017Twist Cinema's Aesthetic Boldness Challenged 1960s-70s Societal Norms
- Classic Design · 2016The 'Whole Soul Everywhere' Principle: A Classical Design Paradigm
- User-Centred Design · 2022Tailored Music Interventions Enhance Social Engagement in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Design · 2016Color Temperature of LED Lighting Significantly Alters Consumer Perception of Food Labels
- Classic Design · 2019Nostalgia and Modernity: Age Representation in Early Southern Roots Music
- Innovation & Design · 2024Policy Design Can Inadvertently Foster Norms of Resistance
- Sustainability · 2025Green Infrastructure Reduces School Microclimate Temperatures by up to 5°C
- Classic Design · 2022The Enduring Resonance of Ernő Dohnányi's Interpretations Across Audio Media