Announcements

March
2025

Industry Collaboration: TÜYAP

We had a conversation with Bulent Unal, the Chairman of the Board of TÜYAP, and Sevket Ozugergin, the Vice Chairman of TÜYAP, both esteemed business leaders who have made significant contributions to the development of our country's industry.#TÜYAP#F...
March
2025

Industry Collaboration: Ashley Furniture Homestores

We met with the executives of Ashley Furniture Homestores, one of the world’s largest furniture manufacturers.#Furniture#Production#RD#Innovation#Collaboration#Technology#Mobilya#Üretim#ArGe#İnovasyon#İşbirliği#Teknoloji
March
2025

Industry Collaboration: Çağın Ofis Furniture

We came together with Murat sarı, Chairman of the Board of Çağın Ofis Mobilyaları, and his team to share information about the innovation and industrial projects we have carried out.#Furniture#Industry#Trade#RD#Innovation#Sustainability#Collaboration...
March
2025

Industry Collaboration: Çilek Furniture

We had a pleasant conversation with MURAT BULCA, Assistant General Manager of Çilek Furniture, one of Türkiye's leading furniture manufacturers. In this context, we discussed possible future cooperation opportunities.#Furniture#Industry#RD#Innovation...
March
2025

Industry Collaboration: The Federation of Furniture Associations (MOSFED)

We visited the executives of the Federation of Furniture Associations (MOSFED). We discussed potential collaboration opportunities in the use of value-added technologies and sustainability within the furniture industry.#MOSFED#Furniture#Innovation#RD...
March
2025

Industry Collaboration: İstikbal Furniture

We discussed potential collaboration opportunities in the fields of sustainability, R&D, and innovation with Mehmet Ali Yörük, General Manager of İstikbal Mobilya A.Ş., one of Türkiye's largest furniture manufacturers, along with Marketing and Br...
February
2025

We participated the International Istanbul Furniture Fair & IIFF 2025

We participated the Uluslararası İstanbul Mobilya Fuarı/ International Istanbul Furniture Fair & IIFF 2025, one of the largest furniture fairs in the world. Held across an area of 250,000 m² with the participation of 3,000 brands, the fair stands...
February
2025

We visited the management of T.C. Ziraat Participation Bank Inc.

We visited the office of Metin Ozdemir, CEO of T.C. Ziraat Katılım Bankası A.Ş., and senior executives at Ziraat Towers in the Istanbul Financial Center. In this context, we discussed potential collaborations in the fields of sustainability, circular...
February
2025

We gave a speech at the İstinye University Healthalk event

We attended the Healthalk event organized by İstinye Üniversitesi IEEE EMBS. We gave a presentation on sustainable biomaterials, nanoscience, and the applications of nanotechnology.#Event#Biomaterials#Nanoscience#Nanotechnology#Sustainability#Etkinli...
February
2025

We attended the 10th anniversary event of the Furniture Associations Federation (MOSFED)

The 10th anniversary of the Furniture Associations Federation (MOSFED), the umbrella organization of the Turkish Furniture Industry, which has a sector size of $12 billion, creates 500,000 direct and indirect jobs, and exports $5 billion to 213 count...
January
2025

We organized a hands-on training session with Kadromak Makine on the production of wooden sandwich composite materials

We organized a hands-on training session with Kadromak Makine on the production of wooden sandwich composite materials. The event, where technical information was shared about the development process, design, raw material components, production param...
January
2025

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan elected to the EU COST Working Group on Industrial Symbiosis

TÜBA Young Academy Member & Founder of the Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group | BioNanoTeam, Zeki Candan, has been selected for the EU COST Working Group on Industrial Symbiosis.Efforts have intensified in the transition from a linear...
January
2025

New Patent: Production Method of a High-Performance Smart Composite Materials Containing Nanocellulose and Nickel-Titanium Alloy

Our invention titled "Production Method of a High-Performance Smart Composite Materials Containing Nanocellulose and Nickel-Titanium Alloy" has been granted an examined patent by the TÜRKPATENT with a validity period of 20 years.The invention pertain...
January
2025

We attended the Surfaces Eurasia 2024 Conference as invited participants

We attended the Surfaces Eurasia 2024 Conference as invited participants, an event organized under the coordination of the MDF ve Yonga Levha Sanayicileri Derneği (YOMSAD), which represents industrial enterprises of significant importance to our coun...
January
2025

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan gave a speech at Yıldız Technical University ChemSem'24 event

We had the privilege of delivering a speech as invited guests at the ChemSem'24 event, organized by the Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi (YTU) Materials Science Club at the Historic Bath in YTU Davutpasa Campus. During the event, we shared our work in the ...
January
2025

26th Intermob & International Furniture Supply Industry, Accessories, Forestry Products, and Wood Technology Fair visit

By visiting the 26th İntermob & International Furniture Side Industry, Accessories, Forestry Products and Wood Technology Fair, we had the opportunity to both follow the latest developments in the industry and discuss potential collaborations wit...
December
2024

New Publication: Characterization of Nanocellulose/Pyrolysis Oil Nanocomposite Films

Our article titled "Characterization of Nanocellulose/Pyrolysis Oil Nanocomposite Films" has been published in the Maderas. Ciencia y Tecnologia Journal.The aim of this study addresses the sustainable recycling of tire waste, which is frequently enco...
December
2024

New Publication: Thermal, Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Cellulose/Lignin Nanocomposites

Our article titled "Thermal, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties of Cellulose/Lignin Nanocomposites" has been published in the Forests MDPI (Q1, Impact Factor: 2.4).The recovery of renewable lignocellulosic biomass offers a significant solution ...
December
2024

We visited B&T Design production facilities

We organized a technical visit to the B&T Design Global production facilities with approximately 40 of our students. Wood and wood-based composite products are sustainable biomaterials. At these facilities, we observed various application example...
December
2024

New Publication: Nanosensors Based on Lignocellulosic Materials

Our paper titled "Nanosensors Based on Lignocellulosic Materials" has been published in the BioResources, North Carolina State University (NCSU) in the United States.This paper mainly focuses on the usage of lignocellulosic materials in nanosensors. ...
December
2024

We attended the Responsible Promotion Meeting, organized by the Türkiye Exporters Assembly, as invited guests

We attended the Responsible Promotion Meeting, organized by the T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı and the Türkiye Exporters Assembly - Türkiye İhracatçılar Meclisi, as invited guests.#TİM#İhracat#Sürdürülebilirlik#İklimDeğişikliği#Ticaret#Sanayi#Ekonomi#TİM#Exp...
December
2024

New Publication: Preparation and Characterization of Transparent Advanced Smart Nanocomposites Reinforced by Nanofibrillated Cellulose/Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)/Methyl Methacrylate/Benzoyl Peroxide

Our article titled ''Preparation and characterization of transparent advanced smart nanocomposites reinforced by nanofibrillated cellulose/poly(methyl methacrylate)/methyl methacrylate/benzoyl peroxide'' has been published in BioResources, a journal ...
December
2024

We attended the COST Action Histrate conference hosted by Sabancı University

We attended the COST Association - European Cooperation in Science and Technology conference hosted by Sabancı University.#Conference#Science#Engineering#Composite#Konferans#Bilim#Mühendislik#Kompozit
December
2024

Recai Arslan completed his doctoral thesis on environmentally friendly adhesives and wood composite panels

Our Research Group member Recai Arslan successfully completed his doctoral thesis in the Department of Forest Industrial Engineering under the supervision of Düzce University Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Ayhan Tozluoğlu. Dr. Recai Arslan developed wood c...
December
2024

New Publication: Sustainability and the Furniture Industry

The scientific article titled "Sustainability and the Furniture Industry," which includes TÜBA Young Academy Member and Founder of the Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group | BioNanoTeam, Zeki Candan, was published in the journal of Tree and...
November
2024

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan became the first Turkish scientist to be elected to the Editorial Board of Forests

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan became the first Turkish scientist to be elected to the Editorial Board of Forests, an international and interdisciplinary publication in the field of forestry and forest ecology, published by MDPI (Basel, Switze...
September
2024

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was selected for the list of "The World's Most Influential Scientists" by Stanford University and Elsevier

The list of "The World's Most Influential Scientists," published annually by Stanford University and Elsevier, has been announced. TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was selected for this list.İstanbul University-CerrahpaşaTÜBİTAKCOST Association ...
September
2024

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was elected to the Editorial Board of the Forest Products Journal

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was elected to the Editorial Board of the ''Forest Products Journal''. The Forest Products Journal has been published for 74 years by the Forest Products Society, one of the world's most established and respected...
August
2024

New Book: Wood: Natural and Renewable Engineering Material | IUC University Press

"Wood: Natural and Renewable Engineering Material" has been published by Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa within the scope of the "100 Books for the 100th Year of the Republic" project in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of our ...
August
2024

Berk Dalkilic has successfully completed his doctoral thesis on sustainable bioadhesive nanocomposites

Berk Dalkilic, a member of our research group, has successfully completed his doctoral thesis under the supervision of Ertan Özen from Mugla Sitki Kocman University.The thesis study developed adhesives in the form of films with high performance prope...
August
2024

We met with Professor Alexander M. Korsunsky from University of Oxford

We met with Professor Alexander Korsunsky, one of the scientists at the University of Oxford, the world's best university. During the long and pleasant meeting, we exchanged ideas about the latest developments in the field of material technologies an...
August
2024

We were invited to attend the Green Transformation of Exports launch meeting | TİM | TÜBİTAK

We were invited to attend the "Green Transformation of Exports" launch meeting hosted by the Türkiye Exporters Assembly - Türkiye İhracatçılar Meclisi with the support of TÜBİTAK. Within the scope of the event, Mustafa Gültepe, President of TIM, and ...
July
2024

We organized an R&D and Innovation Panel

We organized an "R&D and Innovation Panel" within the scope of our "R&D and Innovation" lesson. We would like to thank Kastamonu Entegre R&D Manager Samet Gürsoy and Maxpel Pellet General Manager Guven Adiyaman for their valuable sharing....
July
2024

New Publication: Effect of Enzymatic Pretreatment on the Production of Nanocellulose from Wheat Straw

TÜBA Young Academy Member and Founder of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group | BioNanoTeam Zeki Candan's article titled "The effect of different enzymatic pretreatment processes on the production of nanocellulose from wheat straw" has been...
July
2024

We hosted the executives of Eti Gıda

We hosted the executives of Eti Gıda, one of the most well-established and leading industrial organizations in our country. We discussed cooperation opportunities in areas such as sustainability, biomaterials, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence,...
July
2024

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan elected to the EU COST HISTRATE Working Group

TÜBA Young Academy Member & Founder of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group | BioNanoTeam Zeki Candan was elected to the European Union COST Action CA21155 Working Group. HISTRATE, which brings together a large number of academic and in...
July
2024

Ning Yan and Ramin Farnood, a famous scientist working at the University of Toronto, visited the Nanotechnology Laboratory and the Thermal Analysis Laboratory

Ning Yan and Ramin Farnood, scientists working at the University of Toronto, which ranks in the top 20 of the world's best universities, visited the Nanotechnology Laboratory and Thermal Analysis Laboratory. hashtag#Science hashtag#Technology hashtag...
June
2024

We attended the Food and Healthy Nutrition Symposium | TÜBA

We attended the Food and Healthy Nutrition Symposium organized by the Turkish Academy of Sciences. hashtag#TÜBA hashtag#ClimateChange hashtag#Food hashtag#WaterResources hashtag#Sustainability hashtag#Science
June
2024

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan gave a speech at Yıldız Technical University Career Days (BioSem)

Within the scope of Yıldız Technical University Career Days, TÜBA Young Academy Member and Founder of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group | BioNanoTeam Zeki Candan gave a speech at the BioSem'24 event organized by the Materials Sciences Cl...
June
2024

We visited Ersa Furniture and Nova Forest Products (Novawood) | R&D and Innovation Lesson

Within the scope of our "R&D and Innovation" lesson, we visited Ersa Furniture and Nova Forest Products (Novawood) companies. We would like to thank Ersa Mobilya Assistant General Manager Yalcin Ata, Novawood General Manager Goksel Yildiz, and In...
June
2024

New Publication: Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)/Carbonized Waste Rubber Biocomposite Films

Our paper titled "Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)/Carbonised Waste Rubber Biocomposite Films" has been published in Polymers (Basel, Switzerland) with a Q1 class and 4.7 impact factor.The aim of this study was to improve t...
June
2024

New Publication: Performance Characterization of Plywood Panels by Nanocellulose-Borax

We are pleased to share our new article published in the Maderas. Ciencia y Tecnologia Journal. The aim of the study was to improve the performance characteristics of plywood panels as engineered wood composites. The plywood panels were produced with...
May
2024

Sustainable Consumption and Production National Action Plan Preparation Project

We participated in the ''Sustainable Consumption and Production National Action Plan Preparation Project'' workshop hosted by Bogazici University and coordinated by the T.C. Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change.hashtag#ClimateChan...
May
2024

Nanocellulose: Sustainable Material for Advanced Engineering | International Conference

Zeki Candan attended the 14th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials as an invited speaker. In the related event, we gave a speech titled "Nanocellulose: Sustainable Material for Advanced Engineering."hashtag#Nanocellulose hashtag#Sust...
May
2024

We attented in the opening meeting of the İSO ClimaTech 4 Industry

We attented in the opening meeting of the Project for Improving the Adaptation Capacity of Industrial Sectors Vulnerable to Climate Change through Risk Assessment (ClimaTech 4 Industry), which is financed by the European Union, coordinated by the Ist...
May
2024

Professor Nuri Aydin, Rector of Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, presented an award to Zeki Candan

Prof. Dr. Nuri Aydin, Rector of Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, presented an award to Zeki Candan, who was selected among the world's most influential scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier.hashtag#Stanford hashtag#Elsevier hashtag#TÜBA hasht...
May
2024

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan is the first Turkish scientist to join the Editorial Board of "Drvna Industrija"

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was elected to the Editorial Board of the "Drvna Industrija" journal. Zeki Candan is the first Turkish scientist to be on the Editorial Board of Drvna Industrija, a journal funded by the Ministry of Science and E...
April
2024

Mustafa Zor has started to carry out TUBİTAK project at Université Laval in Canada

Mustafa Zor, one of the members of our research group, has been accepted for 8 months by Université Laval in Canada to carry out his research project titled "Preparation and Characterization of Functionalized Biocomposite Materials for Low Temperatur...
April
2024

New Publication: Development and Characterization of Sustainable Smart Composites

We are pleased to share that our article titled "Development and characterization of sustainable smart composites reinforced with fibrillated cellulose and nickel-titanium alloy" has been published in the prestigious journal "International Journal of...
April
2024

Carbon Border Arrangement Mechanism: Climate Policy Framework and Implications for Turkish Firms

We attended the meeting titled "CarbonBorderArrangement Mechanism: Climate Policy Framework and Implications for Turkish Firms," organized jointly by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry and the European Commission.hashtag#ClimateChange hashtag#GreenCons...
April
2024

Industry Collaboration: Saloni Furniture

We visited Saloni Furniture and had a pleasant conversation about the sector.hashtag#Furniture hashtag#ForestIndustry hashtag#RD hashtag#Innovation
April
2024

New Publication: A Review on Sources, Extractions, and Analysis Methods of a Sustainable Biomaterial: Tannins

TÜBA Young Academy Member and Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group | BioNanoTeam Founder Zeki Candan's article "A Review on Sources, Extractions, and Analysis Methods of a Sustainable Biomaterial: Tannins" has been published in the Journal ...
April
2024

We participated in the TOFAŞ Factory Tour

We participated in the TOFAŞ Factory Tour and visited TOFAŞ Turkish Automobile Factory. hashtag#FactoryTour hashtag#AutomotiveIndustry hashtag#Automobile hashtag#Production hashtag#Assembly
April
2024

We attended "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" lesson in Yildiz Technical University

Within the scope of the "R&D and Innovation" lesson, we visited the Davutpasa Campus of Yildiz Technical University (YTU). We attended the "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" lesson given by YTU Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Yilmaz to both undergraduate a...
March
2024

Industry Collaboration: Doğanlar Furniture Group

We came together with the managers of Doganlar Furniture Group.hashtag#Furniture hashtag#Fair hashtag#Design hashtag#Industry hashtag#Cooperation
March
2024

Industry Collaboration: Eren Sarınalbant | Ens Kids Collection

We talked to Eren Sarinalbant, owner of ENS Kids Collection, about R&D and innovation studies in the field of furniture.hashtag#SchoolFurniture hashtag#Wood hashtag#Furniture hashtag#Production hashtag#Design hashtag#Engineering hashtag#RD hashta...
March
2024

Industry Collaboration: Birtan Bac | Burotime

We visited Birtan Bac, Product Management Manager of Bürotime Office Furniture.hashtag#Furniture hashtag#Office hashtag#Design
March
2024

We attended the International Istanbul Furniture Fair

With an economic size of $12 billion, the Turkish Furniture Industry is one of the most important industries in our country. In 2023, the Turkish Furniture Industry, which exported approximately $ 5 billion, is the 7th largest exporter in the world. ...
March
2024

We visited TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center (MAM)

We visited Professor Burcu Ozsoy, President of TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center (MAM), in his office and discussed cooperation opportunities in strategic areas. Then we visited the laboratory infrastructure and received technical information. We thank...
March
2024

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan attended TÜBİTAK Science Talks | R&D and Innovation

Science Talks are organized by TÜBITAK to bring scientists together with students to improve science awareness and literacy in our society and to increase communication between the world of science and our society. In the interview held at İsmet Kura...
February
2024

We attended the LignoNANO Workshop held at the Sabanci University

We attended the LignoNANO Workshop held at the Sabanci University Nanotechnology Application and Research Center.hashtag#SUNUM hashtag#Workshop hashtag#Nanotechnology hashtag#MaterialsScience hashtag#Lignin hashtag#CircularEconomy hashtag#Sustainabil...
February
2024

We visited Arcelik Global R&D Center

We visited Arcelik Global R&D Center with the invitation ofArcelik Global Assistant General Manager Nihat Bayiz and R&D Director Dr. Emre Oguz.hashtag#RD hashtag#Innovation hashtag#Industry hashtag#Cooperation hashtag#SustainableTechnologies ...
February
2024

Mert YILDIRIM has been appointed as an Assistant Professor at Department of Industrial Engineering, Istanbul Gelisim University

Mert Yıldırım, a member of our research group, has been appointed as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Industrial Engineering. IGU is the university with the highest nu...
February
2024

Nanocellulose Reinforced Biocomposites for Engineering Applications | Special Issue: Frontiers in Nanotechnology

Frontiers in Nanotechnology journal will publish a special issue titled "Nanocellulose Reinforced Biocomposites for Engineering Applications." Zeki Candan, TÜBA Young Academy Member and Founder of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group | BioN...
February
2024

Possibilities of Using Furniture Industry Waste in Bioenergy | 5th Bioenergy Studies Symposium

Within the scope of the "Sustainable Use of Biomass to Support the Development of the Turkish Economy on the Green Growth Path" project carried out by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry General Directorate of Agricultural Re...
February
2024

Thermal and Electrical Properties of Sustainable Composite Materials | Universität Leipzig | Germany

Mustafa Zor and Ferhat Sen, members of our Research Group, who were accepted within the scope of the European Union COST Action, carried out the research project titled "Investigation of Thermal and Electrical Properties of Sustainable Composite Mate...
February
2024

Our research group was invited to the 5th Research and Innovation Workshop organized by Erciyes University

Our research group was invited to the 5th Research and Innovation Workshop organized by Erciyes University. Our Research Group Member, Barlas Oran, made a presentation about our scientific and technical infrastructure facilities and the scientific an...
February
2024

Industry 4.0 Research Group participated in 5th Research and Innovation Workshop as an invitee

As the Industry 4.0 Research Group, we were invited to the 5th Research and Innovation Workshop organized by Erciyes University. Dr. Sabit Tuncel attended the workshop and made a presentation. Within the scope of the two-day workshop, research groups...
February
2024

We visited Professor Temel Kotil, General Manager of TUSAS

We visited Professor Temel Kotil, General Manager of TUSAS (Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc.).hashtag#Aviation hashtag#Space hashtag#Industry
February
2024

We participated in Türkiye Innovation Week as an invitee

We participated in Türkiye Innovation Week as an invitee.hashtag#TürkiyeInnovationWeek
February
2024

Renan Gokyay, Vice Chairman of Nurus Board of Directors, visited the "Nanotechnology Laboratory" and "Thermal Analysis Laboratory"

Renan Gokyay, Vice Chairman and Chief Designer of Nurus Board of Directors and Industrial Design Coordinator of Informatics Valley, visited the "Nanotechnology Laboratory" and "Thermal Analysis Laboratory."hashtag#Design hashtag#IndustrialDesign hash...
January
2024

TÜBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan elected to the EU COST WIRE Working Group

TÜBA Young Academy Member & Founder of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group | BioNanoTeam Zeki Candan was elected to the European Union COST Action CA20127 Working Group. The relevant COST Working Group focuses on waste biorefinery tech...
January
2024

We attended in the Alternative Food Sources Symposium hosted by Bogazici University

We attended in the Alternative Food Sources Symposium hosted by Bogazici University and organized by TUBA.#TÜBA #Symposium #AlternativeFoodSources
January
2024

New Publication: Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs)

Climate change and renewable or clean energy are among the issues that concern the whole world today. Devices that convert static electricity generated by friction into energy are called "TENG." Energy can be produced by nanogenerators thanks to huma...
January
2024

We attended in the 3rd Türkiye Circular Economy Week

We attended in the 3rd Türkiye Circular Economy Week.#IstanbulChamberofIndustry #CircularEconomy #Sustainability
January
2024

TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was elected to the European Union COST Action CA21121 Working Group

TUBA Young Academy Member and Founder of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group | BioNanoTeam Zeki Candan was elected to the European Union COST Action CA21121 Working Group. In order to overcome the environmental crisis facing humanity, new ...
December
2023

Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency Summit

The Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency Summit was hosted by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry.hashtag#CircularEconomy hashtag#Efficiency hashtag#Industry hashtag#Trade hashtag#Export hashtag#Sustainability hashtag#EUGreenMemorandum hashtag#Carbo...
December
2023

25th Intermob & International Furniture Supply Industry, Accessories, Forestry Products, and Wood Technology Fair visit

Approximately 38.000 people from 112 countries visited the 25th Intermob and International Furniture Supply Industry, Accessories, Forestry Products, and Wood Technology Fair. At the Intermob Fair, which is one of the most important fairs in the worl...
December
2023

TÜBA Young Academy member Zeki Candan was among the most influential scientists in the world

Stanford University, one of the world's best universities, and Elsevier, one of the world's largest and most prestigious publishing houses, announced the world's most influential scientists. Zeki Candan, a TÜBA Young Academy member and founder of our...
December
2023

Gazi University Faculty of Technology visit

We visited Gazi University Faculty of Technology Dean Professor Musa Atar in his office.hashtag#Education hashtag#Research
December
2023

New Publication: Recent Advances in Lignin-Based Biofuel Production | Energies

Our paper, titled "Recent Advances in Lignin-Based Biofuel Production," has been published in the Energies (Basel, Switzerland) journal.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3382#Lignin #Biofuels #LignocellulosicBiomass #Sustainability #Energy #Science...
December
2023

We met Istanbul Chamber of Industry and BCSD Türkiye executives

We met with Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD Türkiye) Executives and Burcin Degirmencioglu, Deputy Secretary General of Istanbul Chamber of Industry.#Industry #RD #Sustainability
November
2023

We visited AYEM Innovation within the scope of "R&D and Innovation" lesson

We visited AYEM Innovation company within the scope of "R&D and Innovation" lesson.#RD #Innovation #Education #Technology #Engineering
November
2023

2nd Industrial Symbiosis Workshop | Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO)

We attended the 2nd Industrial Symbiosis Workshop organised within the scope of the Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency Platform Project (DEKVEP).#Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Efficiency #IndustrialSymbiosis #Industry #GreenTransformation
November
2023

Alexander M. Korsunsky, a famous scientist working at the University of Oxford, visited the Nanotechnology Laboratory and the Thermal Analysis Laboratory

Alexander M. Korsunsky, a famous scientist working at the University of Oxford, the world's best university and the second oldest university, visited the Nanotechnology Laboratory and the Thermal Analysis Laboratory.#Science #Technology #Materials #E...
November
2023

We visited the Incubation Center in Teknopark Istanbul

We visited the Incubation Center in Teknopark Istanbul, Türkiye's largest deep technology-focused technopark, within the scope of the "R&D and Innovation" lesson.#RD #Innovation #Education #Entrepreneurship #Technology
November
2023

New Paper: Smart Materials: The Next Generation in Science and Engineering | Materials Today: Proceedings

We are pleased to share our article, "Smart materials: The next generation in science and engineering," published in Materials Today: Proceedings.In recent years, there have been significant developments in various fields of materials science. In thi...
November
2023

New Paper: Thermal Properties of Cellulose Nanofibrils and Nickel-Titanium Alloy-Reinforced Sustainable Smart Composites

We are pleased to share our new article titled "Thermal properties of cellulose nanofibrils and nickel-titanium alloy-reinforced sustainable smart composites" published in Wood Material Science & Engineering.Within the scope of the article, the e...
November
2023

TÜBA and TÜBA GEBİP Award-Winning Scientists Achieved Many Successes in 2023

TÜBA and TÜBA GEBİP Award-winning scientists achieved many successes in 2023.https://www.tuba.gov.tr/tr/haberler/akademiden-haberler/2023-yilinda-tuba-ve-tuba-genc-akademi-uyelerinin-basarilari
October
2023

New Paper: Lignocellulosic Bionanomaterials for Biosensor Applications | Micromachines

Our new paper titled "Lignocellulosic Bionanomaterials for Biosensor Applications" has been published in Micromachines (Basel, Switzerland) journal.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/14/7/1450#LignocellulosicBiomaterials #Biosensor #SustainableMaterials ...
October
2023

"Scientific Response Against COVID-19" Project Info Day and "TUBITAK Vaccine and Drug Development Campus Open House" were held

"Scientific Response Against COVID-19" Project Info Day and "TUBITAK Vaccine and Drug Development Campus Open House" were held at TUBITAK Marmara Research Centre.#COVID19 #Vaccine #Medicine #Science #Technology #Innovation #Research #Development
October
2023

Ertugrul Demir has started to work as an invited scientist in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at NC State University (NCSU)

Ertugrul Demir, a member of our Research Group and faculty member of the Department of Physics at Yeditepe University, has started to work as an invited scientist in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University (NCSU), one...
October
2023

As part of the "R&D and Innovation" lesson, we visited the R&D Center of Kastamonu Entegre

As part of the "R&D and Innovation" lesson, we visited the R&D Center of Kastamonu Entegre. We would like to thank Global Business Planning and Innovation Director Huseyin Guler, R&D Manager Basak Bengu, and the valuable R&D team for ...
October
2023

The 8th Istanbul Carbon Summit was organized in ITU | Climate Resilient Industry, Strong Türkiye

The 8th Istanbul Carbon Summit was organized by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, Istanbul Technical University, and the Sustainable Production and Consumption Association with the theme "Climate Resili...
October
2023

The Role of Science Academies in the Future of Basic Sciences symposium was organized

An international symposium titled The Role of Science Academies in the Future of Basic Sciences was organized. In this context, Hasan Mandal, President of TÜBİTAK, Antonio Loprieno, President of ALLEA, Ahmet Nihat Berker, Bilge Demirkoz, Sezgin Bakir...
October
2023

The 13th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials was held at the Istanbul University | The University of Oxford

The 13th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM), co-chaired by Prof. Dr. Alexander M. Korsunsky, one of the world's top University of Oxford scientists, and Zeki Candan, was held at the historical Rectorate Building of Istanbul...
September
2023

Zeki Candan and Sadullah Ozturk were a finalist in the TET R&D Project Competition

The multi-disciplinary project group, which includes Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) Young Academy Member and Founder of our Research Group Zeki Candan and Research Group Member Sadullah Ozturk, was a finalist in the TET R&D Project Competitio...
September
2023

TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was elected to the Evaluation Board of the Accreditation Agency of the Republic of Kosovo

Zeki Candan, Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) Young Academy Member and Founder of our Research Group, was elected to the Evaluation Board of the Accreditation Agency of the Republic of Kosovo (KAA). #AccreditationAgency #EvaluationBoard
September
2023

Mert Yildirim successfully completed his PhD thesis | Smart Composites Reinforced with Natural Bionanomaterials

Mert Yildirim, a member of our Research Group, successfully completed his doctoral thesis titled “Development and Characterization of Smart Composites Reinforced with Natural Bionanomaterials” at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Institute of Graduate ...
September
2023

Mustafa Zor and Ferhat Sen carried out a scientific study at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Mustafa Zor and Ferhat Sen, members of our Research Group, carried out a short-term research project at the Institute of Mechanics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Sofia (Sofia, Bulgaria) within the scope of COST Action CA19118. Within the scope of the...
September
2023

Mustafa Zor and Ferhat Sen carried out a research project at BOKU - Universität für Bodenkultur Wien in Austria

Mustafa Zor and Ferhat Sen, members of our Research Group, carried out a short-term research project at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) (Vienna, Austria) under COST Action CA17128. Within the scope of the study, new ligni...
September
2023

Mehmet Safa Bodur has been appointed as a Faculty Member at Yıldız Technical University (YTU)

Mehmet Safa Bodur, a member of our Research Group, has been appointed as a faculty member at Yıldız Technical University (YTU), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering. YTU ranks 4th in the Entrepreneurial and Innovati...
September
2023

Mustafa Zor and Ferhat Sen carried out a research project at BCMaterials in Spain

Mustafa Zor and Ferhat Sen, members of our Research Group, carried out a short-term research project at BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, (Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain) under COST Action CA17128. Within the scope of ...
September
2023

DMTA, TGA and DSC Characterization of Cellulose/Pyrolyse Oil Nanocomposites | International Conference

The scientific study titled "DMTA, TGA and DSC characterization of cellulose/pyrolyse oil nanocomposites" was presented at the "30th International Conference Research for Furniture Industry". The scientific event was organized by the Uniwersytet Przy...
September
2023

Developing and Characterization of Nanocellulose/Pyrolyse Oil Composite Films | International Conference

The scientific study titled "Developing and characterization of nanocellulose/pyrolyse oil composite films" was presented at the "30th International Conference Research for Furniture Industry". The scientific event was organized by the Uniwersytet Pr...
September
2023

Sustainable Materials Management in Furniture Industry | International Conference

The scientific study titled "Sustainable materials management in furniture industry" was presented at the "30th International Conference Research for Furniture Industry". The scientific event was organized by the Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu i...
September
2023

Radiation Shielding Properties of Sustainable Composite Materials | International Conference

The scientific study titled ''Radiation shielding properties of sustainable composite materials'' was presented at the "30th International Conference Research for Furniture Industry". The related scientific event was organized by the Uniwersytet Przy...
September
2023

Nanotechnology in the Furniture Industry: Applications and Future Perspectives | International Conference

The scientific study titled "Nanotechnology in the furniture industry: applications and future perspectives" was presented at the "30th International Conference Research for Furniture Industry". The related scientific event was organized by the Uniwe...
September
2023

Recent Developments and Trends in Furniture Coatings | International Conference

The scientific study titled "Recent developments and trends in furniture coatings" was presented at the "30th International Conference Research for Furniture Industry". The scientific event was organized by the Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu and...
September
2023

Influence of SW-CNT on Lignin-Based Nanofibrillated Cellulose Biofilms | International Conference

The scientific study titled "Influence of SW-CNT on lignin-based nanofibrillated cellulose biofilms: chemical, thermal, thermo-mechanical, and morphological properties" was presented at the "30th International Conference Research for the Furniture In...
September
2023

Current Situation of the Turkish Furniture Industry, Global Crises, and Opportunities | International Conference

The scientific study titled Current Situation of the Turkish Furniture Industry, Global Crises, and Opportunities was presented at the "30th International Conference Research for Furniture Industry". The scientific event was organized by the Uniwersy...
August
2023

We received an award in the Chemistry R&D Project Competition | Bionanosensor

The multidisciplinary project group, which includes TUBA Young Academy Member and Founder of our Research Group Zeki Candan and Research Group Member Sadullah Ozturk, received the 3rd prize in the Chemistry R&D Project Competition. The project co...
July
2023

Sustainable Materials in the Forest Products Industry | Special Issue: Forests

Forests journal, which has a Q1 Class and an Impact Factor of 2.9, will publish a special issue titled "Sustainable Materials in the Forest Products Industry". TUBA Principal Member and Rector of Igdir University Mehmet Hakki Alma and Young Academy M...
July
2023

TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was elected to the European Union COST Action CA21126 Working Group

TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was elected to the European Union COST Action CA21126 Working Group. NanoSpace and CA21126 (Carbon Molecular Nanostructures in Space), which consist of expert scientists from 34 countries, aim to determine the...
July
2023

We visited Istanbul University Rector Professor Mahmut Ak

We visited Istanbul University Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmut Ak in his office in the historical Rectorate building.
July
2023

New International Book: Green Materials for Radiation Shielding: An Overview | Springer

The book titled "Emerging Nanomaterials" was published by Springer, one of the world's most prestigious publishing houses. The scientific study titled "Green Materials for Radiation Shielding: An Overview," prepared by TUBA Young Academy Member and I...
June
2023

New International Book: Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs): Applications of Nanomaterials | Springer

The book titled "Emerging Nanomaterials" was published by Springer, one of the world's most prestigious publishing houses. The scientific study titled "Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs): Applications of Nanomaterials," prepared by TUBA Young Academy Mem...
June
2023

New Patent: Obtaining Microcellulose and Nanocellulose from Kraft Pulp by Enzymatic Pretreatment

Our invention, named "Obtaining Microcellulose and Nanocellulose from Kraft Pulp by Enzymatic Pretreatment," has been registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office for 20 years. Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer on earth. Nanocellulos...
June
2023

New International Book: Nanocellulose in Paper and Board Coating | Springer

The book titled "Emerging Nanomaterials" was published by Springer, one of the world's most prestigious publishing houses. The scientific study titled "Nanocellulose in Paper and Board Coating," prepared by TUBA Young Academy Member and Istanbul Univ...
June
2023

31st European Biomass Conference & Exhibition (EUBCE 2023)

The 31st European Biomass Conference & Exhibition (EUBCE 2023) was held in Bologna, Italy, from June 5-9, 2023. The conference opened for more than 1500 delegates from 79 countries around the globe, who discussed recent progress in using biomass ...
June
2023

Scientific Collaboration: Destek Patent

We met with the officials of Destek Patent A.S., one of the leading trademark, patent, utility model, design, and consulting firms in our country.#Brand #Patent #UtilityModel
June
2023

We participated in the Turkey Innovation Week

We participated in the Turkey Innovation Week at the invitation of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM).#TurkeyInnovationWeek
June
2023

Industry Collaboration: Festo

We talked about Industry 4.0 and industrial applications with the officials of FESTO, one of the world's leading automation companies.#Automation #Industry40 #IndustryApplications
June
2023

Scientific Collaboration: Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Istanbul

We met with the officials of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Istanbul.
June
2023

An Example of Technological Initiative in Aviation: Baykar's Journey

Haluk Bayraktar, General Manager of Baykar & Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Technology Team Foundation of Turkey (T3), made a presentation titled "An Example of Technological Initiative in Aviation: Baykar's Journey" at Turkey Innovati...
June
2023

Scientific Collaboration: Professor Haluk Gorgun | Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, Presidency of Defence Industry

We informed Prof. Dr. Haluk Gorgun, Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, President of Defence Industry, about our work in the field of smart composite materials and nanocomposites. We discussed potential cooperation opportunities.#DefenceIndustry #P...
June
2023

Industry Collaboration: Kastamonu Entegre & Turkey Innovation Week

Kastamonu Entegre A.S., one of the important industrial enterprises of our country, received the 3rd prize in the InovaLIG organized in Turkey Innovation Week.#TurkeyInnovationWeek #InovaLIG #Award #ForestIndustry #WoodBasedPanel #RD #Innovation #Tec...
June
2023

Scientific Collaboration: Professor Hasan Mandal | TUBITAK & TUBA

We informed Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal, President of TUBITAK, about our scientific studies.#Science #Technology #Project #ScientificStudy
May
2023

New Paper: Performance Properties of Engineered Wood Composites Reinforced by Lignosulfonates

We are pleased to share that our new paper has been published in Green Materials (London, United Kingdom). The aim of the project was to develop plywood panels with high-performance properties. The engineered wood composites were produced with lignos...
May
2023

Industry Collaboration: Kelebek Furniture

We talked about new trends with Kelebek furniture managers.#Trend #Furniture #RD #Innovation #FurnitureIndustry
May
2023

Industry Collaboration: Mesut Aydın | Konfor Furniture

We shared our R&D and innovation activities in the field of furniture with Mesut Aydin, Deputy General Manager of Konfor Furniture. We brainstormed about what we could do together.#RD #Innovation #Cooperation #Furniture #FurnitureIndustry
May
2023

Industrialist-Academia Meetings | TUYAP & Yildiz Entegre

The event titled Industrialist-Academia Meetings was organized by Yildiz Entegre at TUYAP. Under the moderation of Prof. Dr. Alpay Er, Head of the Department of Industrial Design at Ozyegin University, Davut Dogan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Direc...
May
2023

Industry Collaboration: Oktay Karabey | Almila Furniture

We visited Almila Furniture with the famous trendsetter Adnan Serbest and Burak Gurmeric, one of the leading furniture designers in our country. We had a pleasant conversation with Oktay Karabey, a board member.#Design #Furniture #Innovation #Furnitu...
May
2023

Industry Collaboration: Sezen Cesit | Cilek Mobilya

We talked about potential collaborations with Sezen Cesit, Cilek Furniture Domestic Sales Director.#Cooperation #FurnitureIndustry #RD #Innovation
May
2023

Panel: Design-Driven Innovation | TUYAP & Yildiz Entegre

An event on design-driven innovation was organized by Yildiz Entegre at TUYAP. Under the moderation of Prof. Dr. Ozlem Er, Head of the Istanbul Bilgi University Industrial Design Department, famous trendsetter Adnan Serbest and Kunter Sekercioglu, on...
May
2023

Industry Collaboration: Davut Karacak | Loda Furniture| ISO | MOBSAD | MOSDER

We had a long talk with Davut Karacak, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Loda Furniture, ISO Assembly Member, MOBSAD Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, and MOSDER Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, about R&D and innovation studies...
May
2023

Industry Collaboration: Mehmet Ali Yoruk | Istikbal Furniture

We discussed areas of joint cooperation with Mehmet Ali Yoruk, General Manager of Istikbal Furniture.#RD #Innovation #Cooperation #FurnitureIndustry
April
2023

International project supports to PhD students and researchers from The Council of Higher Education (YÖK)

The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is launching new projects to enable doctoral students and researchers to conduct research at international standards.With the "Young Minds in Basic Sciences Project," 100 PhD students in the research assistant ca...
April
2023

TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan has spoken with Anadolu Agency (AA) about current scientific studies

Zeki Candan, TUBA-GEBIP member, has spoken with Anadolu Agency (AA) about his current scientific studies.https://www.aa.com.tr/.../turk-akademisyen-cevre.../1819552#TUBA #TUBITAK #COST #NanoTeam #BiomaterialsNanotechnologyResearchGroup #Science #Tech...
April
2023

Workshop on the Current Situation and Future of Water Resources in the Context of Climate Change

TUBA organized a "Workshop on the Current Situation and Future of Water Resources in the Context of Climate Change," which was hosted by ITU. The event, which drew over 500 people, featured speeches on the impacts of climate change, sustainability, a...
April
2023

We participated as a Finalist in the Chemistry R&D Project Competition

We participated as a Finalist in the Chemistry R&D Project Competition, which was organized with the cooperation of the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey, the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), the Scientific and Technological Research C...
March
2023

TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan has been elected to the European Union Working Group

Zeki Candan, a TUBA Young Academy Member, has been elected to the European Union COST Action CA19118 Working Group.The working group offers the opportunity to meet with a large number of scientists from 35 different countries. The European Union COST...
February
2023

TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan received the "Academician with the Most Patents" award

Zeki Candan, a member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences & TUBA Young Academy, received the "Academician with the Most Patents" award. Professor Nuri Aydin, Rector of Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, presented the award to Candan.#Patent #Inventio...
January
2023

10th Global Conference on Global Warming | Renewable Energy: A Global Solution to Combat Climate Change

We attended the 10th Global Conference on Global Warming held at the University of Sharjah (Sharjah, United Arab Emirates). At the scientific event, we presented a presentation titled "Renewable Energy: A Global Solution to Combat Climate Change."#Co...
January
2023

Industry Collaboration: Ahmet Faruk Sisci | Siempelkamp

We had a pleasant meeting with Ahmet Faruk Sisci, CEO of Siempelkamp Turkey.#Siempelkamp #Intermob #WoodTech #Tuyap #Fair #Automation #WoodBasedPanel #ForestIndustry
January
2023

Industry Collaboration: Yasin Bilgin | Bilenor Forest Products

We came together with Yasin Bilgin, the owner of Bilenor Forest Products Company, and his team.#Bilenor #HVSDesign #Intermob #WoodTech #Tuyap #Fair #ForestIndustry #MassivePanel #MassiveWoodParquet #NaturalFurniture#Design #Education #NanoTeam #Bioma...
January
2023

24th International Intermob Fair & 35th International WoodTech Fair

We visited the 24th International Intermob Fair and the 35th Woodworking Machinery & WoodTech Fair, one of the world's leading fairs, with over 60,000 visitors from 127 countries.#Intermob #WoodTech #Tuyap #WoodworkingMachinery #Fair #ForestIndus...
January
2023

Industry Collaboration: Soner Ozbuga | Beta Kimya & Apel

We talked about the sector with Soner Ozbuga, the executive of Beta Kimya & Apel.#BetaKimya #Apel #Intermob #WoodTech #Tuyap #NanoTeam #BiomaterialsNanotechnologyResearchGroup #Fair #Adhesive #ForestIndustry
January
2023

Industry Collaboration: Turhan Unal Cakir | Portakal Edge Bands

We talked about the forest industry and education with Turhan Unal Cakir, general manager of Portakal Edge Bands.#PortakalEdgeBands #Intermob #WoodTech #Tuyap #NanoTeam #BiomaterialsNanotechnologyResearchGroup #Fair #ForestIndustry #Education
January
2023

Industry Collaboration: Kastamonu Entegre

We talked on sectoral topics with Yusuf Ileri, Global Technical Director of Kastamonu Integrated; Bekir Yarasir, Global Quality and Quality Systems Director; Sabahattin Yaz, who worked for many years as the Investment and Projects Director; and Ahmet...
January
2023

Industry Collaboration: Gentas

We exchanged information on laminate materials with Gentas officials.#Gentas #Intermob #WoodTech #Tuyap #NanoTeam #BiomaterialsNanotechnologyResearchGroup #Fair #Werzalit #Laminate #ForestIndustry
January
2023

Industry Collaboration: ASD Laminate

We had a pleasant meeting with the senior executives of ASD Laminate.#ASD #Laminate #Intermob #WoodTech #Tuyap #NanoTeam #BiomaterialsNanotechnologyResearchGroup #Fair #ForestIndustry
January
2023

Industry Collaboration: Naci Gungor | Alim Group & Boyut Plastik

We had a lengthy discussion about the forest products sector with Alim Group and Boyut Plastics Director Naci Gungor.#AlimGroup #BoyutPlastics #Intermob #WoodTech #Tuyap #NanoTeam #BiomaterialsNanotechnologyResearchGroup #Fair #EdgeBand #DecorativeFo...
January
2023

New International Book: Nanocellulose: Sustainable Biomaterial for Developing Novel Adhesives and Composites | Elsevier

Elsevier, one of the largest and most prestigious publishing houses in the world, published the book "Industrial Applications of Nanocellulose and Its Nanocomposites". The scientific study "Nanocellulose: Sustainable biomaterial for developing novel ...
January
2023

Industry Collaboration: Huseyin Guler & Cemalettin Ilhan | Kastamonu Entegre

We discussed collaboration opportunities in the fields of research, development, and innovation with Kastamonu Integrated Global Business Planning and Innovation Director Dr. Huseyin Guler and Quality Group Manager Cemalettin lhan.#HayatHolding #Kast...
January
2023

TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan is the first Turkish scientist to join the Editorial Board of "MADERAS: Ciencia y Tecnologia"

TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was elected to the Editorial Board of the journal ''MADERAS: Ciencia y Tecnologia." The journal MADERAS: Ciencia y Tecnologia is published by The University of Bio-Bio in Chile. Zeki Candan is the first Turkish s...
January
2023

Panel: Turk Composites 2022 | Sustainability in Forest Products

The "Turk Composites 2022" event was organized by the Composite Manufacturers Association. At the event where "sustainability" and "circular economy" concepts came to the fore, Professor Douglas J. Gardner (The University of Maine), one of the world'...
January
2023

Industry Collaboration: Rapido

We met with the executives of Rapido, one of major furniture companies, to discuss R&D opportunities in the industry.#NanoTeam #BiomaterialsNanotechnologyResearchGroup #RD #innovation #technology #education #furniture #design #furnitureindustry #...
January
2023

Industry Collaboration: Gala Furniture

We met with the executives of Gala Furniture, one of major furniture companies, to discuss R&D opportunities in the industry.#NanoTeam #BiomaterialsNanotechnologyResearchGroup #RD #innovation #technology #education #furniture #design #furniturein...
January
2023

New Paper: Modeling and X-ray Analysis of Defect Nanoclusters Formation

Ertugrul Demir, Biomaterials & Nanotechnology Research Group | BioNanoTeam Member and Yeditepe University Faculty Member, co-authored the paper titled "Modeling and X-ray Analysis of Defect Nanoclusters Formation in B4C under Ion Irradiation," wa...
January
2023

Industry Collaboration: Sitis Office Furniture

We had a productive and pleasant talk with Sitis Office Furniture Board Members Mehmet Akif Col and Omer Faruk Col.#NanoTeam #BiomaterialsNanotechnologyResearchGroup #RD #innovation #technology #education #furniture #design #furnitureindustry #indust...
December
2022

TEKNOFEST 2022

The world's largest Aerospace, Space, and Technology Festival, TEKNOFEST 2022, has started. Various events and technological competitions are organized as part of TEKNOFEST Black Sea, which is hosted at Samsun Carsamba Airport.#NanoTeam #Biomaterials...
December
2022

Industry Collaboration: Semih Kuz | Viola Office Furniture

We met with Semih Kuz, a member of the Viola Office Furniture Board of Directors, to discuss potential areas of collaboration.#NanoTeam #BiomaterialsNanotechnologyResearchGroup #RD#innovation #technology #education #furniture #design #furnitureindust...
November
2022

Scientific Talks: Physics Education and Research | HT Bloomberg

As a guest of Bloomberg HT, Biomaterials & Nanotechnology Research Group Member and Yeditepe University Faculty Member Ertugrul Demir informed millions of students who took the university exam about physics education and research opportunities. ...
November
2022

Industry Collaboration: Guran Gokyay | Nurus & Han Spaces

We had a nice talk with Guran Gokyay, Chairman of the NURUS Board of Directors and Founder of Han Spaces, regarding potential areas of collaboration. #Nurus #HanSpaces #NanoTeam #BiomaterialsNanotechnologyResearchGroup #furniture #cooperation #res...
November
2022

R&D and Innovation Talks: Ozcan Arkan (CEO) | Arkan Group

We had a pleasant talk about R&D and Innovation with Ozcan Arkan, CEO of Arkan Group, which developed the domestic and national smart diaper, a world first. Mert Yildirim, a PhD candidate at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, and Zeki Candan, a TUBA...
October
2022

Scientific Talks: Turkey’s Vision in the Field of Science and Technology in Energy: Current Studies and Plans | TUBA & TUBITAK

President of TUBİTAK Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal attended the “Energy Talks” event organized by the TUBA Energy Working Group. At the event moderated by TUBA Energy Working Group Member Prof. Dr. Erol Arcaklioglu, Prof. Dr. Mandal shared his valuable view...
October
2022

Our Research Group's Scientific Study on Sustainable Bioproducts at CERN, One of The Most Prestigious Laboratories in The World

CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire) & European Nuclear Research Center is the world's largest particle physics laboratory, founded in 1954 and located on the border of Switzerland and France. Green chemistry and sustainable biopro...
September
2022

The International Istanbul Furniture Fair (IIFF 2022)

The International Istanbul Furniture Fair (IIFF 2022), Europe's largest furniture fair, carried out procurement committees from 80 countries as well as 122,000 visitors, including approximately 108,000 locals and 14,000 foreign visitors from 138 coun...
August
2022

Scientific Talks: Green Chemistry | TRT Radio 1

TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was a guest on "Tomorrow's World" program on TRT Radio 1. He shared view on green chemistry.YouTube broadcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNt4DEazV8A#TRT #TUBA #IstanbulUniversityCerrahpasa #NanoTeam #B...
July
2022

International Webinar: Bio-based Materials for Advanced Manufacturing | APPTI/ORNL/UMaine, USA

We attended the International Webinar on "Bio-based Materials for Advanced Manufacturing" organized by the Alliance for Pulp & Paper Technology Innovation (APPTI), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and the University of Maine. #APPTI #O...
June
2022

Conference: IV National Black Sea Forestry Congress | Sustainable and Green Lignocellulosic Bionanomaterials

The "IV National Black Sea Forestry Congress" was held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Faculty of Forestry at Karadeniz Technical University. We carried out a presentation titled "An Overview of Sustainable and Green Lig...
May
2022

International Conference: Frontiers in Green Materials | ICE, London, UK

We attended the International Conference on "Frontiers in Green Materials" organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in London, United Kingdom.#ICE #NanoTeam #BiomaterialsNanotechnologyResearchGroup #conference #greenmaterials #biomateria...
March
2022

23rd International Intermob Fair & 34th International WoodTech Fair

We participated in the 23rd International Furniture Sub-Industry, Accessories, Forest Products, and Wood Technology Fair (Intermob) and the 34th Woodworking Machines, Cutting Tools, and Hand Tools Fair (WoodTech). We have had discussions about our wo...
March
2022

International Conference: World Conference on Energy Science and Technology | Nanocellulose in Energy Applications

An international conference titled "World Conference on Energy Science and Technology" took place by the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA). We carried out a presentation titled "Nanocellulose in Energy Applications: Current Status and Future Pro...
March
2022

International Conference: World Conference on Energy Science and Technology | Activated Carbon/Cellulose Composites

An international conference titled "World Conference on Energy Science and Technology" took place by the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA). We carried out a presentation titled "Characterization of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose/Activated Carbon Composites"...
February
2022

International Conference: World Conference on Energy Science and Technology | Biomaterials & Radiation Shielding

An international conference titled "World Conference on Energy Science and Technology" took place by the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA). We carried out a presentation titled''Biocomposite and Polymeric Materials in Radiation Shielding Application...
January
2022

Seminar: R&D and Innovation | Artvin Coruh University

Turkish Academy of Sciences & TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was a guest at a seminar organized by Artvin Coruh University. He talked about the importance of R&D and innovation concepts.#research#development#innovation#patent#usefulmod...
January
2022

New Paper: Development and Characterization of Hybrid Biocomposites from Sustainable Green Materials

We are pleased to share that our new paper has been published in Green Materials (London, United Kingdom). The aim of the project was to develop bio-based hybrid composite materials using renewable and sustainable natural resources and wastes. The co...
December
2021

ISK-SODEX 2021 (HVAC&R Industry Fair)

We attended ISK-SODEX 2021, the Eurasian Region's leading HVAC&R industry fair. We talked about new university-industry collaborations in the field of renewable energy during the fair, which attracted 812 participants from 27 countries in America...
December
2021

Scientific Talks: Nanotechnology and Biomaterials | Science Office

TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan was a guest at a conference organized by the Science Office. He shared views on nanotechnology and biomaterials.YouTube broadcast link:https://lnkd.in/d7FxjatT
December
2021

New Paper: Nanocellulose/Boric Acid Reinforced Particleboard

We are pleased to share that our new paper has been published in BioResources (NC, USA). The aim of the project was to develop particleboard panels with high performance properties. The composites were produced with nanocellulose/boron compounds rein...
November
2021

Circular Economy Symposium

We attended the Circular Economy Symposium organized in partnership by the TUBA Sustainable Development, Finance and Environment Working Group, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN), A...
October
2021

International Conference: Frontiers in Green Materials | ICE, London, UK

TUBA GEBİP Member Zeki Candan chaired the opening session of the 5-day international conference "Frontiers in Green Materials", which was organized by ICE - Institution of Civil Engineers (London, United Kingdom).YouTube broadcast link:https://lnkd.i...
August
2021

Our Research Group has collaborated with Arçelik A.Ş., Turkey's 7th largest industrial company

Our Research Group has collaborated with Arçelik A.Ş., Turkey's 7th largest industrial company, to carry out an R&D project under the concept of "Development of Sustainable/Green Packaging Materials." In this context, we plan to employ engineers ...
July
2021

TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan will serve as “Lead Guest Editor” for a special issue of Journal of Renewable Materials

Journal of Renewable Materials, which is published in the United States, will publish a special issue on "Lignocellulosic Bionanomaterials." TUBA Young Academy Member Zeki Candan will serve as "Lead Guest Editor" for this issue.(www.techscience.com/j...