Chemical Engineering / Kimya Mühendisliği

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    Citation - WoS: 2
    Tekstil Endüstrisinde Bütünleşik Membran Sistemi ile Su Geri Kazanımı ve Hibrit İleri Oksidasyon/membran Filtrasyonu ile Konsantrelerin Arıtımı ve Yönetimi
    (Pamukkale Üniversitesi, 2018) Kırıl Mert, Berna; Doğan, Esra C.; Balcı, Esin; Tilki, Yasemin M.; Aksu, Şeyda; Gören, Ayşegül Yağmur; Aydıner, Coşkun
    Bu çalışmada, etkinliği bilinen UF/NFsıkı/TO membran kombinasyonu ile tekstil atıksularının arıtımının yanısıra %75-80 su geri kazanım oranı dahilinde oluşan membran konsantrelerinin, bütünleşik ileri oksidasyon prosesi (Fenton ve foto-Fenton (UVA-365–UVC-254))/batık UF sistemi ile daha önce belirlenen optimum işletme şartlarında oksidasyona tabi tutularak yönetimi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yapılan deneysel çalışmalar sonucunda, UF/NFsıkı/TO membran konfigürasyonu ile arıtımı sonucunda oluşan konsantre akımlarının Fenton, foto-Fenton (UVA-365) ve (UVC-254) prosesleri/batık UF sistemi ile oksidasyonu sonrası, ardışık işletimli foto-Fenton (UVC-254)/UH050 hibrit prosesinin 9.88 H2O2/TOK ve 7.27 H 2 O 2 /Fe 2 + oranlarında, 44 L/m 2 .sa’lik süzüntü akısında %86 KOİ giderimi ile KOİ değeri 167 mg/L’ye ve %74.2 TOK giderimi ile TOK değeri 104 mg/L’ye kadar düşürülerek en iyi performans gösteren yenilikçi proses olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Oluşan membran konsantrelerin oksidasyonu sonrasında kalan konsantrenin tehlikelilik özellikleri, bertaraf/geri kazanım yöntemleri ve yeniden kullanım alternatifleri değerlendirildiğinde tekstil endüstrisi atıksularının foto-Fenton (UVA-365) ile arıtımı sonucunda oluşan konsantre haricinde diğer tüm konsantrelerin tehlikeli özelliğine sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Konsantrelerin bertaraf/geri kazanım yöntemleri ayrıntılı olarak değerlendirildiğinde, gerekli düzenlemeler (nem içeriği, susuzlaştırma, uygun debi ve/veya karışım oranları) yapıldığı takdirde bu konsantrelerin düzenli depolama, yakma ve merkezi atıksu arıtma sistemine verme gibi seçeneklerle bertaraf edilebileceği sonucuna varılmıştır.
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    Citation - WoS: 8
    Citation - Scopus: 9
    Polymeric Thermal Analysis of C+h and C+h+ar Ion Implanted Uhmwpe Samples
    (Elsevier Ltd., 2007) Kaya, N.; Öztarhan, Ahmet M.; Urkaç, Emel Sokullu; Ila, D.; Budak, S.; Oks, E.; Tıhmınlıoğlu, Funda; Muntele, C.
    Chemical surface characterization of C + H hybrid ion implanted UHMWPE samples were carried out using DSC (differential scanning calorimeter) and TGA (thermal gravimetric analysis) techniques. Samples were implanted with a fluence of 10(17) ion/cm(2) and an extraction voltage of 30 kV. The study of TGA and DSC curves showed that: (1) Polymeric decomposition temperature increased, (2) T-m, Delta C-p and Delta H-m values changed while Delta C-p and Delta H-m increased. T-g value could not be measured, because of some experimental limitations. However, the increase in Delta H-m values showed that T-g values increased, (3) the branch density which indicated the increase in number of cross-link (M-c) decreased in ion implanted samples and (4) increase in Delta H-m values indicated increase in crystallinity of implanted surface of UHMWPE samples.
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    Citation - WoS: 2
    Catalytic Activity of Heteropolytungstic Acid Encapsulated Into Mesoporous Material Structure
    (Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2007) Gündüz, Gönül; Dimitrova, Rayna P.; Yılmaz, Selahattin
    The paper presents a spectroscopic and catalytic study of encapsulated Keggin type heteropoly acid (12-tungstophosphoric acid, HPW) in the mesopores of MCM-41 molecular sieves. Nitrogen physisorption, FTIR, SEM, XRD and catalytic methods have been used to characterize and compare the properties of the samples. Methanol conversion, alpha-pinene isomerization and ethyl acetate oxidation have been applied as model reactions for the evaluation of acid site activity. The combined physicochemical and catalytic investigations clearly show that the introduction of 12-tungstophosphoric acid into MCM-41 causes significant changes in the properties of the sample.
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    Citation - WoS: 25
    Citation - Scopus: 33
    Novel Phytochemical Cissus Quadrangularis Extract-Loaded Chitosan/Na-carboxymethyl Cellulose-Based Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration
    (SAGE Publications, 2018) Tamburacı, Sedef; Kimna, Ceren; Tıhmınlıoğlu, Funda
    Medicinal plants are attracting considerable interest as a potential therapeutic agent for bone tissue regeneration. Cissus quadrangularis L. is also a medicinal plant known with its osteogenic activity. In this study, a phytochemical scaffold was produced by incorporating Cissus quadrangularis with chitosan/Na-carboxymethyl cellulose blend by lyophilization technique. The effect of Cissus quadrangularis loading on the mechanical, morphological, chemical, and degradation properties as well as in vitro cytotoxicity, cell proliferation, and differentiation of the composites was investigated. Scanning electron microscopy images showed that porous Cissus quadrangularis-loaded scaffolds were obtained with an average pore size of 148-209 mu m which is appropriate for bone regeneration. Cissus quadrangularis incorporation enhanced the compression modulus of scaffolds from 76 to 654 kPa. In vitro cell culture results indicated that Cissus quadrangularis/chitosan/Na-carboxymethyl cellulose scaffolds provided a favorable substrate for the osteoblast adhesion, proliferation, and mineralization. Results supported the osteoinductive property of the Cissus quadrangularis extract-incorporated scaffolds even without osteogenic media supplement. Cissus quadrangularis extract increased the alkaline phosphatase activity of the SaOS-2 cells on scaffolds on 7th and 14th days of incubation. The investigation of characterization and cell culture studies suggest that Cissus quadrangularis-loaded osteoinductive Cissus quadrangularis/chitosan/Na-carboxymethyl cellulose scaffold can serve as a potential biomaterial for bone tissue engineering applications.
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    Citation - WoS: 26
    Citation - Scopus: 28
    Osteoconductive 3d Porous Composite Scaffold From Regenerated Cellulose and Cuttlebone-Derived Hydroxyapatite
    (SAGE Publications Inc., 2019) Palaveniene, Alisa; Tamburacı, Sedef; Kimna, Ceren; Glambaite, Kristina; Baniukaitiene, Odeta; Tıhmınlıoğlu, Funda; Liesiene, Jolanta
    Recently, usage of marine-derived materials in biomedical field has come into prominence due to their promising characteristics such as biocompatibility, low immunogenicity and wide accessibility. Among these marine sources, cuttlebone has been used as a valuable component with its trace elemental composition in traditional medicine. Recent studies have focused on the use of cuttlebone as a bioactive agent for tissue engineering applications. In this study, hydroxyapatite particles were obtained by hydrothermal synthesis of cuttlebone and incorporated to cellulose scaffolds to fabricate an osteoconductive composite scaffold for bone regeneration. Elemental analysis of raw cuttlebone material from different coastal zones and cuttlebone-derived HAp showed that various macro-, micro- and trace elements - Ca, P, Na, Mg, Cu, Sr, Cl, K, S, Br, Fe and Zn were found in a very similar amount. Moreover, biologically unfavorable heavy metals, such as Ag, Cd, Pb or V, were not detected in any cuttlebone specimen. Carbonated hydroxyapatite particle was further synthesized from cuttlebone microparticles via hydrothermal treatment and used as a mineral filler for the preparation of cellulose-based composite scaffolds. Interconnected highly porous structure of the scaffolds was confirmed by micro-computed tomography. The mean pore size of the scaffolds was 510 mu m with a porosity of 85%. The scaffolds were mechanically characterized with a compression test and cuttlebone-derived HAp incorporation enhanced the mechanical properties of cellulose scaffolds. In vitro cell culture studies indicated that MG-63 cells proliferated well on scaffolds. In addition, cuttlebone-derived hydroxyapatite significantly induced the ALP activity and osteocalcin secretion. Besides, HAp incorporation increased the surface mineralization which is the major step for bone tissue regeneration.
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    Citation - WoS: 5
    Citation - Scopus: 6
    Development of an Optical Tyrosinase Biosensor (tca) for Detection of “parathion-Methyl”
    (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., 2019) Polatoğlu, İlker; Çakıcıoğlu Özkan, Fehime
    Purpose: This paper aims to present a novel and cost-effective optical biosensor design by simple preparation method for detection of “parathion-methyl,” which is a model pesticide pose to public health and the environment. Design/methodology/approach: The optical enzyme biosensor (TCA) for detection of pesticide “parathion-methyl” was developed on the basis of immobilization of tyrosinase enzyme on chitosan film by adsorption technique. The analytic performance of TCA was investigated by measuring its activity with Ultraviolet (UV) visible spectrophotometer. Findings: Uniform porous network structure and protonated groups of chitosan film provided a microenvironment for tyrosinase immobilization evident from Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy analysis. TCA has a wide linear detection range (0-1.03 µM) with high correlation coefficient and it can detect the parathion-methyl concentration as low as 159 nM by noncompetitive inhibition kinetics. Using the TCA sensor both for ten times and at least 45 days without a significant loss in its activity are the indicators of its good operational and storage stability. Moreover, TCA can be applicable to tap water, providing a promising tool for pesticides detection. Originality/value: This is the first time to use the in situ analytical technique that can improve the performance of optical enzyme sensor provided to control the pesticide residue better with respect to traditional techniques. The effect of organic solvents on the performance of optical enzyme biosensor was investigated. Inhibition kinetic of the solvents rarely encountered in literature was also studied besides the pH and temperature tolerance of the optical biosensor.
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    Citation - WoS: 19
    Citation - Scopus: 29
    Modeling of an Activated Sludge Process for Effluent Prediction—a Comparative Study Using Anfis and Glm Regression
    (Springer Verlag, 2018) Araromi, Dauda Olurotimi; Majekodunmi, Olukayode Titus; Adeniran, Jamiu Adetayo; Salawudeen, Taofeeq Olalekan
    In this paper, nonlinear system identification of the activated sludge process in an industrial wastewater treatment plant was completed using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) and generalized linear model (GLM) regression. Predictive models of the effluent chemical and 5-day biochemical oxygen demands were developed from measured past inputs and outputs. From a set of candidates, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), and a fuzzy brute-force search were utilized in selecting the best combination of regressors for the GLMs and ANFIS models respectively. Root mean square error (RMSE) and Pearson’s correlation coefficient (R-value) served as metrics in assessing the predicting performance of the models. Contrasted with the GLM predictions, the obtained modeling results show that the ANFIS models provide better predictions of the studied effluent variables. The results of the empirical search for the dominant regressors indicate the models have an enormous potential in the estimation of the time lag before a desired effluent quality can be realized, and preempting process disturbances. Hence, the models can be used in developing a software tool that will facilitate the effective management of the treatment operation.
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    Citation - WoS: 10
    Citation - Scopus: 12
    Transparent block copolymer thin films for protection of optical elements via chemical vapor deposition
    (Elsevier Ltd, 2018) Karabıyık, Merve; Ebil, Özgenç
    In this study, glycidyl methacrylate and 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecyl acrylate copolymer p(GMA-co-PFDA) thin-films fabricated via Initiated Chemical Vapor Deposition (iCVD) were investigated as protective coatings on optical BK7 glass substrates and commercial optical filters. Durability tests based on military standards MIL-F-48616 and MIL-C-48497A were performed to evaluate performance of coatings for the protection of surfaces of optical elements. Cross-linked p(GMA-co-PFDA) copolymer coatings successfully passed all durability tests showing excellent mechanical properties and protection against humidity, salt water, swelling in water, and resistance to organic solvents while providing excellent adhesion to substrate. iCVD process enabled fine tuning of film morphology, mechanical properties and hydrophobicity by controlling the process parameters. Fabricated films were hydrophobic and highly transparent (>98%) in the wavelength range from 300 nm to 1000 nm. Optical transmittance measurements before and after coating process proved that while providing chemical and physical protection, p(GMA-co-PFDA) copolymer thin-films do not cause any detectable change in optical performance of commercial narrow band and wide band filters.
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    Citation - WoS: 1
    Citation - Scopus: 1
    The Effect of Mass Transfer Resistance and Nonuniform Initial Solvent Concentration on Permeation Through Polymer Membranes
    (John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2018) Zielinski, John M.; Alsoy Altınkaya, Sacide
    A numerical simulation model has been developed which enables one to examine the effects of surface mass transfer resistance on the evaluation of permeation (P*), diffusion (D), and solubility (S) coefficients from unsteady-state mass transfer experiments as well as the transmission rate. A complementary analytical expression has been developed which validates the numerical model and facilitates the evaluation of the concentration dependence of P*, D, and S from sequential step-change experiments, under experimental conditions when the surface mass transfer resistance can be neglected.
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    Citation - WoS: 12
    Citation - Scopus: 12
    Peg and Peg-Peptide Based Doxorubicin Delivery Systems Containing Hydrazone Bond
    (Springer Verlag, 2018) Balcı, Beste; Top, Ayben
    mPEG and mPEG-peptide based drug delivery systems were prepared by conjugating doxorubicin (DOX) to these carrier molecules via hydrazone bond. The peptide, AT1, with a sequence of CG3H6G3E served as mPEG and doxorubicin attachment site. Histidines were incorporated to the sequence to improve pH responsiveness of the carrier molecule. Hydrodynamic diameters (mean sizes) of mPEG-based drug delivery system (mPEG-HYD-DOX) were measured as 9 ± 0.5 and 7 ± 0.5 nm at pH 7.4 and pH 5.0, respectively. Mean size of the aggregates of the peptide containing drug delivery system, mPEG-AT1-DOX, was determined as 12 ± 2 nm at neutral pH. At pH 5.0, on the other hand, mPEG-AT1-DOX exhibited a size distribution between 20 and 100 nm centered at about 40 nm. Comparison of % DOX release values of the drug delivery systems obtained at pH 7.4 and pH 5.0 indicated that mPEG-AT1-DOX has enhanced pH sensitivity. DOX equivalent absolute IC50 values were obtained as 0.96 ± 0.51, 21.9 ± 5.9, and 5.55 ± 0.75 μg/mL for free DOX, mPEG-HYD-DOX, and mPEG-AT1-DOX, respectively. Considering more pronounced pH sensitivity and cytotoxicity of mPEG-AT1-DOX, the use of both pH responsive functional groups and acid cleavable chemical bond between the carrier molecule and drug can be a promising approach in the design of drug delivery systems for cancer therapy.