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    The Effect of Ultrasonic Cleaning Upon Mechanical Properties of Metal Matrix Composites
    (Springer india, 2020-11-20) Aslan, Abdullah; Salur, Emin; Gunes, Aydin; Sahin, Omer Sinan; Karadag, Hakan Burak; Akdemir, Ahmet
    The aim of this study is to produce composite materials by recycling metallic chips, which are found in industry as a large amount of waste. In addition, it is aimed to investigate the effect of ultrasonic cleaning process as the consolidation behavior and mechanical properties of bulk material directly depend on the cleaning of waste metallic chips. In the present investigation, spheroidal graphite cast iron (GGG-40) was employed as reinforcement material in tin bronze (CuSn10) matrix system. GGG-40 and CuSn10 chips were cleaned by ultrasonic agitation in water for 20 and 40 min. Consolidation of the cleaned metallic chips was achieved with a hot press by applying 820 MPa pressure under 450 degrees C, and the cylindrical and prismatic metal matrix composite materials with different reinforcement ratios were successfully produced. Energy-dispersive X-ray and scanning electron microscopy analyses were carried out to determine the amount of the oxide removed from the surfaces of chips. The mechanical properties of the samples were determined by hardness, porosity, compression and three-point bending tests. According to the results of the analyses, it was found that CuSn10 surfaces were cleaned from 20%, 50% and GGG-40 surfaces from 35%, 39% oxides during 20- and 40-min cleaning time, respectively. In addition, the results of the mechanical tests revealed that increased ultrasonic cleaning time improves the consolidation quality of metallic chips and it provides successful covering of GGG-40 chips by the CuSn10 chips as a result of a better structural integrity. New machinery parts with high mechanical properties can be produced as a result of recycling of the metallic chips which are available as waste in industry by appropriate cleaning process and this situation makes this study more innovative, economical and environmentally friendly research.
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    Citation - WoS: 22
    Citation - Scopus: 26
    Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Dense Si3N4 Ceramics Prepared by Direct Coagulation Casting and Cold Isostatic Pressing
    (Elsevier Science SA, 2022-09) Marulcuoglu, Hande; Kara, Ferhat
    Complex shaped dense Si3N4 ceramics were produced by using direct coagulation casting technique via dispersant reaction method of Si3N4 suspension, followed by gas pressure sintering. The effects of solid content of the suspension, additional cold isostatic pressing of the cast parts, and sintering behaviour and on the mechanical reliability of silicon nitride ceramics were investigated. It was observed that all slurries exhibited rheological properties suitable for casting in the range of 44-50 vol.% solid concentrations. Nevertheless, higher solid concentration suspensions resulted in smaller floc size and thus better green microstructures. Parts shaped by direct coagulation casting at all the solid loadings had relatively low strength and reliability after sintering. However, application of additional cold isostatic pressing to the cast parts increased the strength and, particularly, reliability. Dense Si3N4 ceramics with relative density above 99.5%, average bending strength 760 +/- 39 MPa and Weibull module 23.5 had been obtained with 50 vol.% solids content after DCC + CIP process.
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    Citation - WoS: 36
    Citation - Scopus: 37
    Histopathological and Biomechanical Evaluation of Tenocyte Seeded Allografts on Rat Achilles Tendon Regeneration
    (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2015-05) Gungormus, Cansin; Kolankaya, Durdane; Aydin, Erkin
    Tendon injuries in humans as well as in animals' veterinary medicine are problematic because tendon has poor regenerative capacity and complete regeneration of the ruptured tendon is never achieved. In the last decade there has been an increasing need of treatment methods with different approaches. The aim of the current study was to improve the regeneration process of rat Achilles tendon with tenocyte seeded decellularized tendon matrices. For this purpose, Achilles tendons were harvested, decellularized and seeded as a mixture of three consecutive passages of tenocytes at a density of 1 x 10(6) cells/ml. Specifically, cells with different passage numbers were compared with respect to growth characteristics, cellular senescence and collagen/tenocyte marker production before seeding process. The viability of reseeded tendon constructs was followed postoperatively up to 6 months in rat Achilles tendon by histopathological and biomechanical analysis. Our results suggests that tenocyte seeded decellularized tendon matrix can significantly improve the histological and biomechanical properties of tendon repair tissue without causing adverse immune reactions. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first long-term study in the literature which was accomplished to prove the use of decellularized matrix in a clinically relevant model of rat Achilles tendon and the method suggested herein might have important implications for translation into the clinic. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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    Citation - WoS: 4
    Citation - Scopus: 2
    Development of High-Performance Nanostructured Aluminum and Its Constitutive Modeling
    (Taylor & Francis inc, 2023-10-11) Deka, Surja; Mozafari, Farzin; Mallick, Ashis; Thamburaja, Prakash; Gupta, Manoj
    A new technique, an in-situ hot-extrusion-based synthesizing process, is proposed to develop high-performance nanocrystalline aluminum (nc-Al) with an optimally tuned strength-to-ductility ratio suitable for various technologically relevant applications. Comprehensive investigations are conducted by characterizing mechanical and microstructural properties to realize the influence of various synthesizing variables on the properties of the bulk nc-Al. Furthermore, a continuum-scale constitutive modeling approach is proposed based on dominant microstructural mechanisms of plastic deformation and implemented into a finite element solver using a user-defined material interface. It is shown that the proposed theory can provide a versatile platform to predict the nanocrystalline aluminum mechanical response quite well.
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    Citation - WoS: 31
    Citation - Scopus: 33
    Determination of Stress-Strain Relationship Based on Alkali Activator Ratios in Geopolymer Concretes and Development of Empirical Formulations
    (Elsevier Science Inc, 2023-02) Ozbayrak, Ahmet; Kucukgoncu, Hurmet; Atas, Oguzhan; Aslanbay, Huseyin Hilmi; Aslanbay, Yuksel Gul; Altun, Fatih
    Fly ash-based geopolymer has recently gained attention of researchers due to its potential application, as well as being an alternative binder with low emissions compared to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in concrete production. Studies which are conducted on the design and mechanical properties of structural members produced from fly ash geopolymer concrete (GPC) are very important in terms of increasing the use of this concrete. The aim of this study is to obtain experimental data on the effect of sodium silicate/sodium hydroxide (SS/SH) and alkali activators/fly ash (AA/FA) ratios on the mechanical properties of a low calcium heat-cured fly ash geopolymer. In addition, it is to reveal the similarities and differences of OPC and GPC by comparing the mathematical formulations in existing regulations and concrete models with experimental data. Thus, geopolymer cylinder concrete samples were produced using 15 different mixtures with SS/SH ratios of 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5, while AA/FA ratios of 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 and 0.8. At the end of the study, the optimum SS/SH ratio was obtained as 2.5. A decrease in the AA/FA ratio increases the compressive and splitting tensile strength, while an increment increases the ductility and consuming energy. In addition, the relationship between the experimental data and the splitting tensile strength and modulus of elasticity formulations depending on the compressive strength given in other studies and regulations as a part of literature was investigated, and then, two alternative empirical formulations considering the ratios of alkali activators were proposed at the end of the regression analysis. When the stress-strain relationship of OPC concrete models and GPC mixtures were compared, the closest unconfined concrete model for GPC concrete was the Hognestad model.
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    Citation - WoS: 3
    Citation - Scopus: 4
    An In-Depth Investigation of Mg-Zn Metallic Glasses: A First Principles Study
    (Elsevier, 2018-10) Erkartal, Mustafa; Durandurdu, Murat
    The atomic structures, glass forming evolutions, mechanical properties and high pressure behavior of Mg75Zn20Ca5 and Mg60Zn35Ca5 bulk metallic glasses, which are promising candidates for biomedical implants, have been examined by using ab initio molecular dynamics simulations. The pair-distribution function and coordination number analyses show that increasing Zn content in the alloy results in a decrease in several bond distances and an increase in the total coordination number of each species due to the atomic size difference between Mg and Zn atoms. According to the Voronoi tessellation, bond pair and bond angle distribution analyzes, the fivefold geometrical arrangements (pentagonal-bipyramid) are the most predominant in the first coordination shell, indicating the stability of the amorphous states and their dense atomic packing. The most striking result emerged from the calculations of mechanical properties is that an increase of Zn (>= 30%) content in the alloy yields embrittlement in the alloys. Under uniaxial compressions, both compositions undergo structural failure between 6 and 8 GPa. Under hydrostatic pressure, a diminishing in fcc/hcp ordering and an enlargement of the ideal icosahedral ordering may indicate a more disordered structure. In our view, these results represent a good step toward understanding the atomic structures Mg-Zn-Ca bulk metallic glasses.
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    Citation - WoS: 2
    Citation - Scopus: 2
    Amorphous Silicon Triboride: A First Principles Study
    (Elsevier, 2020-05) Ozlem, Aysegul; Karacaoglan, Cetin; Durandurdu, Murat; Çetin Karacaoğlan, Ayşegül Özlem
    Using ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, an amorphous silicon triboride (a-SiB3) network is generated and its atomic structure, electronic features and mechanical properties are compared with those of the crystal. The average coordination number of B and Si atoms in a-SiB3 is found as 5.8 and 4.6, correspondingly, close to 6.0 (B atom) and 5.0 (Si atom) in the crystal. A careful investigation reveals partial structural similarities around B atoms but not around Si atoms in both phases of SiB3. The presence of B-12, B11Si and B-10 molecules is witnessed in a-SiB3. The last two molecules, however, do not exist in the crystal. a-SiB3 is a semiconducting material. The bulk modulus of the ordered and disordered structures is projected to be 151 GPa and 131 GPa, respectively. The Vickers hardness of a-SiB3 is calculated to be similar to 13-15 GPa, less than similar to 20-25 GPa estimated for the crystal.
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    Citation - WoS: 81
    Citation - Scopus: 91
    Alkali Activation of Mortars Containing Different Replacement Levels of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
    (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2012-03) Bilim, Cahit; Atis, Cengiz Duran; Ati, Cengiz Duran
    The aim of the present study is to investigate some properties of alkali-activated mortars containing slag at different replacement levels. Ground granulated blast furnace slag was used at 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% replacement by weight of cement, and liquid sodium silicate having three different Na dosages was chosen as the alkaline activator. In this research, carbonation resistance measurements and compressive and flexural strength tests were performed on the mortar specimens with size of 40 x 40 x 160 mm. The findings obtained from the tests showed that carbonation depth values of the mortars decreased with the increase of activator dosage. Additionally, compressive and flexural strength values increased with the increase in activator concentration and slag replacement level. Portland cement/slag mortars activated by liquid sodium silicate exhibited lower strength than the slag alone activated by the same activator. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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    Citation - WoS: 3
    Citation - Scopus: 2
    Ab Initio Study of Boron-Rich Amorphous Boron Carbides
    (Wiley, 2023-01-10) Yildiz, Tevhide Ayca; Durandurdu, Murat
    Amorphous boron carbide compositions having high B contents (BxC1-x, 0.50 <= x <= 0.95) are systematically created by way of ab initio molecular dynamics calculations, and their structural, electrical, and mechanical characteristics are inclusively investigated. The coordination number of both B and C atoms increases progressively with increasing B/C ratio and more close-packed materials having pentagonal pyramid motifs form. An amorphous diamond-like local arrangement is found to be dominant up to 65% B content, and beyond this content, a mixed state of amorphous diamond- and B-like structures is perceived in the models because sp(3) hybridization around C atoms is still leading one for all compositions. The pentagonal pyramid motifs around C atoms are anticipated to appear beyond 65% content. The intericosahedral linear C-B-C chains do not form in any model. All amorphous boron carbides are semiconducting materials. The mechanical properties gradually increase with increasing B concentration, and some amorphous compositions are proposed to be hard materials on the basis of their Vickers hardness estimation.
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    Citation - WoS: 53
    Citation - Scopus: 55
    Comprehensive Experimental Analysis of the Effects of Elevated Temperatures in Geopolymer Concretes With Variable Alkali Activator Ratios
    (Elsevier, 2023) Ozbayrak, Ahmet; Kucukgoncu, Hurmet; Aslanbay, Huseyin Hilmi; Aslanbay, Yuksel Gul; Atas, Oguzhan
    By growing population and rapid urbanization, demand for concrete increases exponentially. Researches on use of fly ash material in waste product class for concrete production are important to produce concrete more environmentally friendly. However, there is a need for more research to use geopolymer concrete (GPC) in every field where ordinary Portland cement concrete (OPC) is used. Therefore, it is crucial to experimentally investigate thermal properties as well as me-chanical properties of geopolymer concrete. As investigated thermal properties, the main factor affecting strength development of GPC is alkali activator ratios. In this study, GPC prism samples with nine different compositions, produced by various alkali ratios. After flexural strength tests, they were cut into cubes and exposed to 400 degrees C, 600 degrees C and 800 degrees C, then they were subjected to compressive strength tests. Results obtained from different AA/FA and SS/SH ratios were eval-uated as mechanical properties at ambient temperature and physical, mechanical and micro-structural properties at elevated temperature. An empirical formula, which considers the effect of activator ratios, was proposed to calculate flexural strength depending on compressive strength of samples at ambient temperature. As an increase of SS/SH and AA/FA ratios, compressive strength increased, while flexural strength decreased. The increase in AA/FA ratio decreased compressive strength of samples exposed to high temperatures, while increase in SS/SH ratio did not deter-mine at elevated temperatures. There is an inverse change with AA/FA ratio and parallel change with SS/SH ratio between compressive strengths of samples at ambient temperature and exposed to high temperature.