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Article Citation - WoS: 7Citation - Scopus: 6A Literature Review on Sustainable Buildings and Neighborhoods in Terms of Daylight, Solar Energy and Human Factors(Elsevier, 2025) Cogul, Ilgin cataroglu; Kazanasmaz, Zehra Tugce; Ekici, BerkSustainability has become the focus and interest of researchers with climate change's increasing impact and challenges. Considering various perspectives, published studies focus on sustainability in architecture and the built environment, such as using daylight more effectively, enhancing energy efficiency, and designing nearly zero-energy buildings. Given the attention to sustain- ability in this domain, this review assesses the abovementioned viewpoints in buildings regarding environmental factors in relation to the micro and macro scales of the buildings and neighborhoods. Human factor has increasingly been of interest in recent works of sustainable environments. This study identifies the gaps with respect to architectural design elements considering daylighting, energy efficiency and human factors on building and neighborhood scales. A comprehensive table of the reviewed studies summarizes the aim, methodology, optimization algorithm, objective function, machine learning algorithm, digital tools, location, independent and dependent variables, view, wellness, well-being, daylight/energy performance metrics, scale, and solar strategy. The results showed that the current state-of-the-art focus on energy efficiency mainly considers passive design strategies at the building scale. Studies in the daylight domain primarily consider window properties, shading devices, and orientation. Human-centric studies showed that daylighting improves the emotional well-being of building occupants but can have negative effects such as overheating and glare. Overall findings emphasize the necessity of a holistic approach in achieving sustainability goals in dwellings at the building and neighborhood scale.Article Citation - WoS: 5Citation - Scopus: 5Nanoarchitectonics Approach To Graphite/Starch-supported Bioelectrode for Enhanced Supercapacitor Performance(Elsevier, 2025) Goren, Aysegul Yagmur; Dincer, IbrahimThere has been an increasing interest in finding suitable materials for supercapacitor applications in response to the growing need for energy, to use alternative energy sources to fossil fuels in addition to energy storage. In this regard, bio-based carbon-loaded materials can be a promising option for high-performance supercapacitors because of their abundance, diversity, and reproducibility with waste management strategies. In this study, a new graphite-loaded bioelectrode is synthesized for supercapacitor application. The electrochemical performance of the synthesized electrode is tested at room temperature using the cyclic voltammetry method, and the capacity and energy density of the electrodes are evaluated. The electrochemical performance of 1 g of graphiteloaded bioelectrode was 3.5 mA/cm2, while the specific capacitance value was 355.6 F/g at a current density of 0.5 A/g. Furthermore, the bioelectrode provided significant cyclic stability with 93.5% in specific capacitance value after 5000 charge/discharge cycles at the current density of 0.5 A/g. Consequently, the synthesized bioelectrode can be a promising option for energy storage as a sustainable electrode due to its superior conductivity, stability, and low cost.Article Citation - WoS: 6Citation - Scopus: 6A New Electro-Biomembrane Integrated Renewable-Based System To Produce Power, Fresh Water and Hydrogen for Sustainable Communities(Elsevier, 2025) Goren, A. Yagmur; Dincer, Ibrahim; Khalvati, AliAs the consequences of global warming become more severe, it is more crucial than ever to capitalize on all locally accessible potential renewable energy sources and produce sufficient useable energy outputs to meet community demands while causing the least damage to the ecosystem. Therefore, this paper focuses on a unique parabolic trough collector solar system-powered electro-biomembrane unit that combines a heat and power system with fresh water, electricity and hydrogen production. The proposed integrated system contains the following subsystems: a combining parabolic trough collector solar system, an organic Rankine cycle, a steam Rankine cycle, a multi-stage flash desalination system, and an electro-biomembrane H2 and freshwater production system. A thorough analysis and parametric research are performed on the multigeneration system to determine how important characteristics affect system performance and evaluate the energy and exergy efficiencies, and exergy destruction levels for particular system elements. The study results show that solar irradiation is the most critical parameter for improving system performance. The highest freshwater production of 1,303,333.3 L/day is observed at the solar irradiation of 935,768 kWh/day. Furthermore, the combined output of three electricity production technologies exceeds 2,000,000 kWh/day, highlighting the ability of the system to harness solar thermal energy effectively. The study findings indicate that using solar power and biomass as renewable energy sources, the proposed integrated system provided 328.56 kg of biohydrogen per day. Overall, the energy and exergy efficiencies of the integrated system are obtained as 34.3 and 29.5 %, respectively.Article Citation - WoS: 10Citation - Scopus: 10The Role of Effective Catalysts for Hydrogen Production: a Performance Evaluation(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2025) Goren, A. Yagmur; Temiz, Mert; Erdemir, Dogan; Dincer, IbrahimIn recent years, research on hydrogen (H2) production for alternative and environmentally-benign energy solution as fuel, storage medium and feedstock has been one of the most highly demanded subjects. It aims to reduce the pressures set by carbon dioxide emissions and the depletion of fossil fuel supplies. Nevertheless, largescale H2 production is limited by its high cost and low yield. The distinct photo-electrochemical characteristics of catalysts have shown them to have great promise for enhancing the production of H2. This article presents an updated and comprehensive review of enhanced H2 production using various catalysts in biological, thermochemical, and water-based processes. Various operational parameters (reactor configuration, catalyst dosage, catalyst type, catalyst modification methods, temperature, pH, and inoculum type) are summarized to improve the H2 production performance and reduce the environmental impacts and costs of these processes. For instance, in dark fermentation, biological H2 production is enhanced by 3.2-38 % with certain metal catalysts. Overall, results revealed that catalysts, specifically inorganic catalysts such as iron, nickel, titanium oxide, and silver, have improved the production rate of H2. This review has provided the application fields and working principles of catalysts in different H2 production processes. Finally, we suggested the main concerns that need to be prioritized in the long-term advancement of H2 production using catalysts.Review Citation - WoS: 4Citation - Scopus: 7Optimizing Lighting Design in Educational Settings for Enhanced Cognitive Performance: a Literature Review(Elsevier Science Sa, 2025) Celik, Meric; Didikoglu, Altug; Kazanasmaz, TugceLighting has more functions than simply illuminating spaces. For humans, light is the main signal that aligns our body's internal clock, regulating circadian rhythms. This process instructs our bodies to wake up in the morning, become alert during the day, and feel sleepy at night. Disruption of these rhythms can impact neurological and psychiatric health, including cognitive performance. We can utilize light for mood improvements and better cognitive performance to create a suitable learning environment for students in educational buildings. These non-visual effects of light need to be considered from the beginning of the design process, making an interdisciplinary effort necessary. Even with adequate light and dark, the human eye reacts differently under various conditions, influenced by light's photometric and colorimetric properties. While natural sunlight is ideal for aligning with our biological clock, it is not always sufficient, making artificial lighting essential indoors. LED technology offers promising solutions, catering to our non-visual needs in the absence of natural light and providing energy efficiency. This study reviews the literature that includes students' cognitive performance and well-being, energy efficiency, running costs, and environment-related issues such as light pollution. It aims to explore the impact of lighting design in learning environments.Article Citation - WoS: 7Citation - Scopus: 7Hydrogen Production From Energetic Poplar and Waste Sludge by Electrohydrogenesis Using Membraneless Microbial Electrolysis Cells(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2024) Goren, A. Yagmur; Kilicaslan, A. Faruk; Dincer, Ibrahim; Khalvati, AliMembraneless microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) are potentially considered to produce biohydrogen (bioH2) in a green manner and simultaneously minimize agricultural and wastewater facility wastes. However, effective, sustainable, and cost-effective system configuration and improvement of operating variables, working at ambient conditions, are needed to make the MEC a sustainable process. Therefore, this study investigates the bioH2 production from poplar leaves and anaerobic sludge mixture by incorporating nanomaterials comprising Al2O3, MgO, and Fe2O3 metal oxides at various dosages. Moreover, the effects of applied cell voltage (0.5-1.5 V) and inoculum amount (20-40 mL) on bioH2 production and organic matter removal performance are evaluated. The maximum bioH2 production value is 417 mL at an applied voltage of 1.5 V with a chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal efficiency of 37.6 % under operating times of 5 min using 40 ml of inoculum. The bioH2 production of the MEC system is reduced with the decrease in inoculum amount. The highest bioH2 production of 828 mL is obtained at improved conditions in the presence of 1 g of Fe2O3 metal oxide. Overall, this study provides the potentiality of simultaneous waste minimization and bioH2 production under ambient conditions that highlight the waste-to-energy pathway for membraneless and green bioelectrochemical process.Article Citation - WoS: 52Citation - Scopus: 57Optimizing Hydrogen Evolution Prediction: a Unified Approach Using Random Forests, Lightgbm, and Bagging Regressor Ensemble Model(Elsevier Ltd, 2024) Bakır,R.; Orak,C.; Yüksel,A.Hydrogen, as a clean and versatile energy carrier, plays a pivotal role in addressing global energy challenges and transitioning towards sustainable energy systems. This study explores the convergence of machine learning (ML) for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from sucrose solution using perovskite-type catalysts, namely LaFeO3 (LFO) and graphene-supported LaFeO3 (GLFO). This study pioneers the practical application of ML techniques, including Random Forests, LightGBM, and Bagging Regressor, to predict hydrogen yields in the presence of these photocatalysts. LFO and GLFO underwent a thorough characterization study to validate their successful preparation. Noteworthy, the highest hydrogen yield from the sucrose model solution was achieved using GLFO as 3.52 mmol/gcat. The optimum reaction conditions were experimentally found to be pH = 5.25, 0.15 g/L of catalyst amount, and 7.5 mM of HPC (hydrogen peroxide concentration). A pivotal contribution of this research lies in the practical application of ML models, culminating in the development of an ensemble model. This collaborative approach not only achieved an overall R2 of 0.92 but also demonstrated exceptional precision, as reflected in remarkably low error metrics. The mean squared logarithmic error (MSLE) was 0.0032, and the mean absolute error (MAE) was 0.049, underscoring the effectiveness of integrating diverse ML algorithms. This study advances both the understanding of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and the practical implementation of ML in predicting intricate chemical reactions. © 2024 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLCArticle Citation - WoS: 9Citation - Scopus: 10Energy and Exergy Analysis of Combined Power, Methanol, and Light Olefin Generation System Fed With Shale Gas(Elsevier, 2022) Khani, Leyla; Tabriz, Zahra Hajimohammadi; Mohammadpourfard, Mousa; Gökçen Akkurt, GüldenEnvironmental problems and limitations of fossil fuel resources, especially crude oil, have intensified the importance of using cleaner and cheaper fuels besides enhancing energy conversion processes. Therefore, a novel power, methanol, and light olefin multi-generation system is designed and modeled in this paper. Chemical looping reforming, chemical looping combustion cycles, and Rankine power system are combined with methanol and light olefin production processes. The input fuel of the system is shale gas. The mass, energy, and exergy balance equations are applied for each system unit as a steady-state control volume to assess its thermodynamic operation. Then, the effects on the system performance of critical parameters are studied comprehensively. The results show that the necessary syngas can be supplied when 71.5% of the inlet shale gas is used in the steam reforming reactor of the chemical looping reforming cycle, and the steam to fuel ratio and carbon dioxide to fuel ratio are 0.61. Furthermore, if 31% of the produced methanol is consumed in the olefin production unit, the system energy and exergy efficiencies are achieved at 67.3% and 71.5%, respectively. In this case, the carbon dioxide flow rate is 800 kmol/hr, separated and stored in the chemical looping combustion cycle, leading to a clean thermodynamic system.Article Citation - WoS: 21Citation - Scopus: 21Graphene-Supported Lafeo3 for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Energy Production(Wiley, 2021) Orak, Ceren; Yüksel, AslıHydrogen is a green, environmentally benign and sustainable energy source with no harmful combustion products to fulfil the increasing energy demand. Photocatalytic oxidation has various advantageous to produce hydrogen from different sources such as wastewater, alcohol solutions using different types of catalysts. Sucrose solution was chosen as a model solution to evolve hydrogen using LFO and GLFO catalysts under solar light irradiation, and graphene was used as a catalyst support to enhance the amount of produced hydrogen amount. A characterization study, which consists of SEM-EDX, BET, XRD, PL, TEM, XPS and FT-IR analyses, was carried out. A full factorial design was created via Minitab 18 to analyse the factors affecting the produced hydrogen amount, which are pH, catalyst loading, H2O2 concentration and graphene content statistically. Based on the results, graphene content is an important parameter and pH and H2O2 concentration have a synergetic effect over hydrogen production. Additionally, the effects of calcination temperature, pH, H2O2 concentration and catalyst loading over produced gases were investigated. The best promising result was obtained as 3388 mu mol/g(cat) at the following reaction conditions: 7.5 of pH, 0.1 g L-1 catalyst loading (GLFO, which is calcined at 700 degrees C) and using 15 mM H2O2 under solar light irradiation. Novelty Statement Hydrogen is produced from sucrose solution with low cost process requiring no special equipment, high pressure or temperature. First study that uses perovskite catalysts for the production of hydrogen from sucrose solution by photo-Fenton like oxidation GLFO is a promising photocatalyst for H-2 production by solar-Fenton like oxidation with the highest H-2 evaluation at 3388.34 mu mol/g(cat).