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    The Shape and Size Effect of the Diatom Frustule Addition on the Compression Behavior of an Epoxy
    (Trans Tech Publications, 2018) Zeren, Doğuş; Kesici, Kutsal; Sukatar, Atakan; Güden, Mustafa
    The effects of the Achnanthes Taeniata and the diatomaceous earth (diatomite) frustules addition on the compressive strength of an epoxy matrix were investigated experimentally. The Achnanthes Taeniata frustules having relatively high length/diameter aspect ratio (2-4) were isolated and cultured in laboratory. While the as-received commercial natural diatomite frustules were non-homogenous in shape and size. The filling epoxy matrix with ~6 wt% of commercial natural diatomite increased the compressive strength from 60 MPa to 67 MPa, while the Achnanthes Taeniata frustules addition increased to 79 MPa. The increased compressive strength and modulus of the the Achnanthes Taeniata frustules filled epoxy was attributed to the higher aspect ratio and relatively strong bonding with the epoxy matrix. The more effective load transfer from the matrix to the Achnanthes Taeniata frustules associated with the enhanced interface bonding was also proved microscopically. The frustules were observed to pull-out on the fracture surface of the Achnanthes Taeniata frustules filled epoxy.
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    Microstructure-Performance Relation in Pmma-Based Open-Cell Porous Materials for High Pressure Ceramic Sanitaryware Casting
    (Trans Tech Publications, 2004) Ergün, Yelda; Dirier, C.; Yılmaz, M.; Tokman, C.; Tanoğlu, Metin
    The ceramic whiteware/sanitaryware industry is rapidly undergoing to implement high-pressure casting techniques for ceramic article production. In these techniques, materials with open pore microstructure that allows drainage of water under applied pressure are needed. The polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) based polymeric porous materials have become the most suitable type of materials for this purpose because of their short casting periods and high service lives. However, the superior service life and performance of these materials are closely related to the microstructure. In the present study, the porous materials with various compositions of the constituents in the emulsion were produced to effect the microstructure of PMMA-based materials. The variations on the pore microstructure were interrelated to the performance of the material for high-pressure sanitaryware casting. The pore morphology and water permeability of the samples was measured using optical and SEM microscopy and permeability measurement techniques, respectively. The compressive collapse stress and modulus values were determined by performing compression testing. The results showed a significant interrelation between microstructure and the performance of the PMMA-based ceramic mould materials.
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    Citation - WoS: 7
    Citation - Scopus: 7
    Investigation of the Pozzolanic Properties of Bricks Used in Horasan Mortars and Plasters in Historic Buildings
    (Trans Tech Publications, 2004) Böke, Hasan; Akkurt, Sedat; İpekoğlu, Başak
    Crushed brick used in historic brick-lime mortars and plasters (Horasan) were characterized for understanding their properties to develop intervention mortars for conservation. Brick powders were separated from original mortars and plasters, and analyzed by XRD, SEM-EDS, TGA and pozzolanic activity (PA) measurements. The results showed that the microstructures of brick powders were not completely vitrified, and their XRD analysis failed to show the peaks for high temperature (T>900°C) phases. PA measurements of all brick powders showed an ample amount of artificial pozzolan property. Consequently, brick powders aimed for conservation of historic mortars must have high clay contents in addition to being low-fired (T<900°C) in order to produce maximum conversion into amorphous phase for ideal PA values.
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    Microstructural Characterization of Industrial Chromite and Spinel Cement Kiln Refractories With Emphasis on the Iron-Rich Rims
    (Trans Tech Publications, 2004) Mercanköşk, Y.; Akkurt, Sedat; Çiftçioğlu, Muhsin
    Magnesia-chromite (MgO + MgO·Cr2O3) and magnesia-spinel (MgO + MgO·Al2O3) refractory bricks that are used in the high temperature zones of rotary cement kilns are investigated for their microstructural characteristics. Their microstructures are important because the size, shape and distribution of periclase grains, chromites and the quality of their bonding phases significantly affect their service performances. The purpose of this study was to characterize the microstructures of industrial brick samples to develop a protocol to compare different products e.g. for evaluation as replacement bricks. In some of the chromite containing bricks iron-rich rims were observed, while a domestic brick with similar chemistry had no such feature. These iron-rich rims were examined using SEM-EDS. It was found that the counter-diffusion of Fe+3 and Cr+3 were responsible for their formation. Exsolved chrome-spinel was widely observed in the microstructures of chromite bricks. Magnesia-spinel bricks were found to contain low melting calcium aluminates as bond phases in the microstructure, posing a threat to service performance. Portmortem microanalysis of industrially used bricks revealed alkali attack in addition to creep as main destruction mechanisms for brick. Traces of elements like Mo, S and alkalies were observed and thought to originate from the use of waste derived fuels.
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    Citation - WoS: 8
    Citation - Scopus: 12
    Mechanical Properties of Hydroxyapatite Composites Reinforced With Hydroxyapatite Whiskers
    (Trans Tech Publications, 2004) Şimşek, Deniz; Çiftçioğlu, Rukiye; Güden, Mustafa; Çiftçioğlu, Muhsin; Harsa, Hayriye Şebnem
    Sintering and mechanical behavior of pure and hydroxyapatite (HA) whisker reinforced HA composites were investigated in this work. Pure and composite samples were prepared by using a commercial powder and whiskers prepared by molten salt synthesis. The dry-pressed samples were sintered in the 800 and 1300°C range. The effect of whisker-addition on the mechanical properties of HA was investigated through compression and hardness testing. Compressive strength and fracture strain were observed to increase by the addition of whiskers.
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    Citation - WoS: 5
    Citation - Scopus: 6
    Development of Si-O Based Ceramic Matrix Composites Produced Via Pyrolysis of a Polysiloxane
    (Trans Tech Publications, 2004) Akkaş, Hatice Deniz; Öveçoğlu, M. L.; Tanoğlu, Metin
    Pyrolytic conversion of a preceramic polymer, poly(phenyl)siloxane has been investigated to develop ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) at low temperatures with high dimensional stability. Furthermore, the thermal transformation of the polymer precursor under inert atmosphere was monitored. For this purpose, poly(phenyl)siloxanes were cured at about 200°C for 2 hours under air and pyrolysed at various temperatures in the range of 900 - 1500°C for 1 hour under inert argon atmosphere. The products of the pyrolytic conversion were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal analysis (TG and DTA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with EDX analyzer. It was found that pyrolysis under inert atmosphere up to 1300°C led to amorphous silicon oxycarbide (SiOxCy) ceramics. Conversions at higher temperatures caused the transformation into the crystalline β-SiC phases. Moreover, to obtain composite monoliths inert Al2O3 and active Ti and Si particulates were incorporated into the polymer as fillers employing compressive moulding at moderate temperatures. During pyrolysis, cross-linked green compacts of the particulate/polymer system were converted into ceramic body and the microstructural parameters and the effects of the filler type on the microstructure were investigated.
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    Citation - WoS: 6
    Citation - Scopus: 5
    Electrical and Microstructural Properties of Superconducting Mgb 2/Mg Composites
    (Trans Tech Publications, 2004) Eğilmez, Mehmet; Günel, Aylin; Okur, Salih; Tanoğlu, Metin; Özyüzer, Lütfi
    MgB2/Mg composites were prepared to improve mechanical properties of brittle superconducting MgB2. MgB2 and Mg powders were mixed at different weight ratios and uniaxially pressed in a cylindrical dye at 0.5 GPa and at various temperatures for two hours to prepare MgB2/Mg composites. X-ray diffraction, SEM and EDX were used for phase identification and microstructural characterization. In addition to the main MgB2 and Mg phases, the microstructural studies have indicated the presence of a minor amounts of second phases, namely MgO and B-rich compounds. The surface morphology, grain size and porosity ratio of the samples prepared under various temperatures were also investigated. The resistivity measurements were performed in the range of room temperature to 15 K. The effect of excess Mg and secondary phases on critical temperature of MgB2/Mg composites were studied.
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    Citation - WoS: 5
    Citation - Scopus: 5
    Preparation and Microstuructural Development of Nanocrystalline Titania and Alumina
    (Trans Tech Publications, 2004) Çağlar Duvarcı, Özlem; Çiftçioğlu, Muhsin; Güden, Mustafa; Arıkut, G.
    The preparation of nanocrystalline titania and alumina was investigated by sol-gel methods using titanium isopropoxide, boehmite and aluminum isopropoxide. Various drying control chemical additives like oxalic acid, acetic acid and polyacrylic acid were used for modifying the drying behaviour and shrinkage of the gels. The sintered densities of the ceramics prepared by sol-gel processing and the dried gels were in the 79-99% of theoretical density for rutile. The green and sintered densities of the pellets prepared by uniaxial pressing of powders derived from sols, gels and precipitation techniques for titania were in the 40-52% and 55-83% respectively. The titania ceramics were observed to experience anatase-rutile phase transformation upon heat treatment at 650oC. The grain size of the sintered ceramics at 650oC was determined to be about 26 nm. Grain size of titania increased to 213 nm. at 850oC. The mechanical properties of these nanocrystalline ceramics were investigated by using microhardness testing.