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Publication Metadata only Photocatalytic activity of the thermally oxidized Zn-Ni-, Zn-Co-, Ni-Co-, and Zn-Ni-Co-coated alloy films(SPRINGER, 2021) DEMİRCİ, SELİM; Demirci, Selim; Dikici, Tuncay; Yurddaskal, MetinIn this work, Zn-Ni-, Zn-Co-, Ni-Co-, and Zn-Ni-Co-coated alloy films were electrodeposited on titanium substrate. The coated alloy films were annealed in order to form oxides at 800 degrees C in air for 2 h. The crystalline structures, surface morphologies, and chemical composition of the samples were examined using X-ray diffraction techniques (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and (EDX). Photocatalytic performance of samples was performed by means of the degradation of methylene blue (MB) under UV irradiation. The SEM results showed that the different morphologies such as needle-shaped nanowires, grains, and pores were formed on the surface. The results showed that the photocatalytic performance of the samples demonstrated differences according to alloy type. The Zn-Ni alloy coating exhibited better photocatalytic activity. Photocurrent measurements illustrated that Zn-Ni sample possessed the highest suppression of photogenerated charge carrier recombination and lowest charge transfer resistance (R-ct) layer. It is expected that this work could provide a promosing way for fabricating Zn-based photocatalyts in environmental redemediation.Publication Metadata only Synthesis, characterization, thermal, and antibacterial activity studies on MgO powders(SPRINGER, 2021) GÜLLÜOĞLU, ARİF NİHAT; Demirci, Selim; Yildirim, Bercem Kiran; Tuncay, Mehmet Masum; Kaya, Nusret; Gulluoglu, Arif NihatIn this study, MgO particles were synthesized via sol-gel technique and calcined at 600 degrees C for 2 h with heating rates of 2, 5, 10, and 20 degrees C/min, respectively, for the first time. Comprehensive characterizations were performed by TGA-DTA, XRD, SEM, Raman spectroscopy, BET analysis, photoluminescence techniques. The kinetic parameters were determined by employing four popular model-free methods: Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (FWO), Kissinger-Akahira-Sonuse (KAS), Starink, and Tang methods. MgO powders had a high crystalline structure regardless of different heating rates based on XRD results. Surface morphologies and surface areas of MgO powders did not change with heating rates. Surface morphologies of MgO powders were found to be nearly spherical with some rounded shape and exhibiting faceted edges in some regions. The specific surface area of MgO powders was found to be 5.9179, 5.6883, 3.6617, and 4.1942 m(2)/g with increasing heating rate, respectively. According to Raman analysis, MgO particles produced at 2 degrees C/min possessed higher surface defects like oxygen vacancies. The PL emission signals for MgO particles were observed at similar to 500 nm consisting of broad peaks, which might be attributed to oxygen defects on the surface of particles. The antibacterial performances of MgO particles were carried out against gram-negative E. coli and gram-positive B. subtilis by means of the agar disc diffusion method. MgO particles produced at a heating rate of 2 degrees C/min possessed the biggest inhibition zone against gram-positive B. subtilis. Having better antibacterial performances for MgO particles produced at 2 degrees C/min heating rate might be attributed to surface oxygen vacancies and surface area, which led to the generation of more reactive oxygen species (ROS). [GRAPHICS] .Publication Metadata only Enhanced photocatalytic activity of micro/nano textured TiO2 surfaces prepared by sandblasting/acid-etching/anodizing process(ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA, 2017) DEMİRCİ, SELİM; Dikici, Tuncay; Demirci, Selim; Erol, MustafaIn this study, micro-textured titanium surfaces were created by sandblasting and acid-etching methods. Nanostructured titanium dioxide (TiO2) films were synthesized on the micro-textured titanium surfaces by anodizing method. Subsequently, anodized (A), acid-etched/anodized (EA), sandblasted/anodized (SA) and sandblasted/acid-etched/anodized (SEA) samples were fabricated. Structural and morphological properties of the prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Furthermore, surface roughness and wettability of the samples were evaluated by means of profilometry and contact angle measurement systems, respectively. Finally, the photocatalytic activities of the samples were determined by using aqueous methylene blue (MB) solutions under a specific UV light illumination for different periods of time. The obtained results pointed out that sandblasting and acid-etching treatment improved the surface roughness of the samples significantly. The photocatalytic experimental results showed that micro textured surface accelerated the degradation of MB, if compared to samples which are anodized without any of the regarding surface treatments. To sum up, sandblasted/acid-etched/anodized titanium surfaces exhibited the highest wettability, surface roughness and photocatalytic activity among the samples. The present study may shed new light on the modification of titanium surfaces. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Publication Metadata only The effects of growth conditions on the surface properties and photocatalytic activities of anatase TiO2 films prepared via electrochemical anodizing and annealing methods(SPRINGER, 2017) DEMİRCİ, SELİM; Dikici, Tuncay; Yurddaskal, Metin; Demirci, Selim; Celik, ErdalIn the present work, nanostructured TiO2 films were prepared by electrochemical anodization process of titanium in fluoride-containing electrolytes using an innovative approach. After anodization, the TiO2 films were annealed at 480 degrees C for 2 h in air in order to acquire anatase phase transformation and increase its crystallinity. The effects of anodization voltage, electrolyte concentration and anodization time on the formation of TiO2 films and the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) were discussed in details. The phase structure and surface morphology of the samples characterized by means of X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope. The as-prepared nanostructured TiO2 film anodized in 0.5% HF electrolyte at 15 V for 240 min showed excellent photocatalytic degradation of MB and is promising for environmental purification.Publication Metadata only Fast and low-cost fabrication of 1D hematite photoanode in pure water vapor and air atmosphere: Investigation the effect of the oxidation atmosphere on the PEC performance of the hematite photoanodes(PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2017) SARIOĞLU, CEVAT; Demirci, Selim; Sarioglu, CevatIn this study, hematite photoanodes were successfully fabricated by thermal oxidation of the commercial cold-rolled steel at 500 degrees C in pure water vapor and air atmosphere. The crystal phase structure, surface morphology, and optical properties of the hematite photoanodes were characterized using an X-ray diffractometer (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and UV-VIS spectrophotometer, respectively. The results showed that hematite photoanodes had high crystalline phase and the annealing atmosphere influenced the morphology of the hematite photoanodes. Moreover, nanowhisker and nanorod shaped nanostructures were observed on the substrate. The optical band gap values of the hematite photoanodes varied between 2.38 and 2.70 eV. Photoelectrochemical (PEC) studies of the hematite photoanodes were assessed in the 0.1 M NaOH electrolyte solution using the Mott-Schottky analysis and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy techniques. The PEC findings exhibited that the hematite photoanode annealed 15-min in water vapor had best PEC performance achieving photocurrent density 0.244 mA/cm(2) at 1.6 V vs. V-RHE and highest carrier density value (N-D = 1.15 x 10(21) cm(-3)). Furthermore, the photoanodes annealed in water vapor atmosphere revealed at least three times higher PEC performance than that of photoanodes annealed in air. Thermal oxidation method in water vapor is an efficient methods for fabrication of hematite photoanodes. (C) 2017 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Publication Metadata only Synthesis and characterization of Ag doped TiO2 heterojunction films and their photocatalytic performances(ELSEVIER, 2016) DEMİRCİ, SELİM; Demirci, Selim; Dikici, Tuncay; Yurddaskal, Metin; Gultekin, Serdar; Toparli, Mustafa; Celik, ErdalIn this study, undoped and silver (Ag) doped titanium dioxide (TiO2) films were successfully synthesized by sol-gel spin coating technique on the Si substrates. Photocatalytic activities of the TiO2 films with different Ag content were investigated for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) under UV light irradiation. The crystal phase structure, surface morphology, chemical and optical properties of Ag-doped TiO2 films were characterized using an X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV-vis spectrophotometer, and FTIR spectrophotometer. The results showed that the Ag-doped TiO2 films calcined at 500 degrees C had the crystalline anatase phases and the surface morphologies with some cracks. Ag substitution into TiO2 matrix enhanced the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 films under UV light irradiation as compared to the undoped TiO2 film. Furthermore, the results indicated that the 0.7% Ag doped TiO2 film exhibited a superior photocatalytic activity than that of undoped and other Ag-doped TiO2 films. This study demonstrated the potential of an application of Ag doped films to efficiently treat dissolved organic contaminants in water. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Publication Metadata only Influence of thermal oxidation temperature on the microstructure and photoelectrochemical properties of ZnO nanostructures fabricated on the zinc scraps(ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA, 2019) DEMİRCİ, SELİM; Dikici, Tuncay; Demirci, SelimIn this paper, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires were synthesized by thermal oxidation method of zinc scrap at various temperatures ranging between 400 degrees C and 900 degrees C under air atmosphere. The influence of different temperature on the phase structures, surface morphologies and photoelectrochemical (PEC) properties of ZnO nanowires were investigated. The characterizations were carried out via X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). The results showed that annealing temperature played a significant role on surface morphology and phase structure. The band gap energy of the ZnO nanowires changed between 3.12 and 3.194 eV. The photoelectrochemical (PEC) study of the ZnO nanowires was investigated in 0.1 M Na2SO4 aqueous solution. The PEC findings represented that the ZnO nanowire annealed at 600 degrees C had 252.2 mu A/cm(2) net photocurrent density which was the best efficiency and at least 10 times higher than that of the lowest one at 1.25 V (vs. V-RHE). Mott-Schottky analysis showed that the ZnO nanowires behaved as n-type semiconductor. ZnO nanowire annealed at 600 degrees C had the highest carrier density value (N-d = 9.03 x 10(23)). Moreover, the charge transfer behavior of the ZnO nanowires was determined by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements. As a result, this work recommends that the ZnO nanowires could be good candidate on PEC applications. Also, thermal oxidation method is an efficient method for fabrication of ZnO nanowires. (C) 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Publication Metadata only Effect of surface modifications of additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V alloys on apatite formation ability for biomedical applications(ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA, 2021) GÜLLÜOĞLU, ARİF NİHAT; Demirci, Selim; Dalmis, Ramazan; Dikici, Tuncay; Tuncay, Mehmet Masum; Kaya, Nusret; Gulluoglu, Arif NihatIn this study, Ti-6Al-4V alloys were additively manufactured (AM) with different laser powers. The goal was to investigate the effect of different surface modifications on apatite formation ability. Four types of surface modifications, namely, sandblasting (S), acid etching (E), anodic oxidation (AO) and anodic spark oxidation (ASO), were achieved on the Ti-6Al-4V samples. The microstructure, phase, morphology, roughness and wettability properties were examined by optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Xray diffraction (XRD), surface profilometer and contact angle techniques. The bioactivity analysis was performed in simulated body fluid (SBF) for 2 weeks. The results indicated that the microstructure, surface topography, roughness and wettability influenced the apatite formation were affected by the production laser power. Generally, the samples 3 showed higher Ca and P ion ratio value because of percentage of beta phase amount, the presence of bioactive phases on the surfaces. The E3 sample resulted in the best apatite formation theoretically. The etching procedure of AM Ti-6Al-4V in the acidic solution can be applied to improve the apatite formation ability of Ti-6Al-4V alloys. (c) 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Publication Metadata only Fabrication and characterization of novel iodine doped hollow and mesoporous hematite (Fe2O3) particles derived from sol-gel method and their photocatalytic performances(ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2018) SARIOĞLU, CEVAT; Demirci, Selim; Yurddaskal, Metin; Dikici, Tuncay; Sanoglu, CevatIn this work, iodine (1) doped hollow and mesoporous Fe2O3 photocatalyst particles were fabricated for the first time through sol-gel method. Phase structure, surface morphology, particle size, specific surface area and optical band gap of the synthesized Fe2O3 photocatalysts were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), BET surface analysis, particle size analyzer and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectrum (UV-vis DRS), respectively. Also, electrochemical properties and photoluminescence spectra of Fe2O3 particles were measured. The results illustrated that high crystalline, hollow and mesoporous Fe2O3 particles were formed. The optical band gap values of the Fe203 photocatalysts changed between 2.104 and 1.93 eV. Photocatalytic efficiency of Fe2O3 photocatalysts were assessed via MB solution. The photocatalytic activity results exhibited that I doping enhanced the photocatalytic efficiency. 1% mole iodine doped (I-2) Fe2O3 photocatalyst had 97.723% photo degradation rate and 8.638 x 10(-2) min(-1) kinetic constant which showed the highest photocatalytic activity within 45 min. Moreover, stability and reusability experiments of Fe2O3 photocatalysts were carried out. The Fe2O3 photocatalysts showed outstanding stability after four sequence tests. As a result, I doped Fe2O3 is a good candidate for photocatalysts. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Publication Open Access Production of Zn-doped TiO2 film with enhanced photocatalytic activity(2022-12-01) DEMİRCİ, SELİM; DİKİCİ T., YILMAZ O., Akalin A., DEMİRCİ S., GÜLTEKİN S., YILDIRIM S., YURDDAŞKAL M.In this study, zinc (Zn)-doped titanium dioxide (TiO2) films were prepared using the two steps: anodic oxidation method and heat treatment process. The crystal structure, morphology and elemental composition of the Zn-doped TiO2 films were investigated. These films were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results indicated that the TiO2 films with clear, uniform and short nanopores had a high surface area and high degree of crystallinity. The results showed that the asanodized TiO2 film was successfully obtained as anatase phase at 450 degrees C. The results of XPS analysis confirmed the presence of Zn in the lattice of TiO2 as dopant, and thermal diffusion technique was successfully done as doping method. The photocatalytic performances of the Zn-doped TiO2 films were evaluated in terms of their photodegradation rate of methylene blue (MB) in an aqueous solution under UV light irradiation. The results revealed that the Zn-doped TiO2 film had a higher photocatalytic activity in comparison with the undoped sample. This study inspired that Zn-doped TiO2 films are a great potential material to treat wastewater in industrial field.