Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice Hande Mert

Dr. H. Hande Mert graduated from the Chemical Engineering Department of Yildiz Technical University with a Faculty Degree in 2003. She was then received MSc in Chemical Engineering from the same Department in 2005. Between 2005 and 2011, she worked as a R&D Engineer in an Fragrance Company in İstanbul.

In 2010 she was started working as a Research Assistant at the Chemical and Process Engineering Department of Yalova University. She received her PhD in 2016 from the same Department. During her PhD she was studied on miniemulsion polymerization, high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) and Pickering-polyHIPEs.

Dr. H. Hande Mert became an Assistant Professor in 2018, and Associate Professor (Docent) in 2020. She is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department of Yalova University. Currently, her research focuses on latent heat storage, phase change materials (PCMs), and preparation of Pickering-HIPEs from various functional nanoparticles.

Contact

Tel: +90 226 815 6384 

E-mail: hndmert@yalova.edu.tr & hndmert@gmail.com

Adress: Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Yalova University, 77200 Yalova/TÜRKİYE

Publications

  • Sözbir Meltem, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Kekevi Burcu, Krajnc Peter, Mert Emine Hilal (2025). “Preparation of composite phase change materials via single-step oil-in-oil emulsion templating approach”, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress 64, 103825. doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2025.103825
  • Sözbir Meltem, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Emine Hilal (2025). “Tetradecanoic acid‐based polydicyclopentadiene foam supported composite phase change materials: preparation and characterization”, Polymer International 79, 839-847. doi.org/10.1002/pi.6784
  • Hatice Hande Mert, Sinan Şen, Synthesis of polyHIPE foam composite by using organophilic clay as a novel stabilizer for Pickering emulsions: Effects of clay modification methods. Cellular Polymers, Volume 43 Issue 5-6, September-November 2024, (2025-online).
  • Meltem Sözbir, Hatice Hande Mert, Mehmet Selçuk Mert, Emine Hilal Mert, Tetradecanoic acid-based polydicyclopentadiene foam supported composite phase change materials: preparation and characterization, Polymer International, May 2025, https://doi.org/10.1002/pi.6784.
  • Hatice Hande Mert, Betül Şebnem Şimşiroğlu, Elif Nur Özer, Hülya Çelik-Onar, Jülide Hizal, Mehmet Selçuk Mert, Lauric Acid Based Composite Phase Change Materials Form-Stabilized with Highly Crosslinked Polymer for Thermal Energy Storage, Mater. Eng., May 2025, 70014. https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.202500111.
  • Beyza Nur Küçüker, Hatice Hande Mert, Preparation of CuO/Al2O3 and NiO Loaded Form-Stabilized Composite Phase Change Materials with Improved Thermal Properties and Comparison of their Thermal Energy Storage Characteristics, Mater. Eng,.2025, 310(4), 2400379. https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.202400379
  • Özlem Tuna, Hatice Hande Mert, Mehmet Selçuk Mert, Esra Bilgin Şimşek, Tubular graphitic carbon nitride-anchored on porous diatomite for enhanced solar energy efficiency in photocatalytic remediation and energy storage performance, August 2024, Journal of Environmental Management 366 (2024) 121891.
  • Mehmet Selçuk Mert, Hatice Hande Mert, The Thermal Energy Storage Characteristics of Oleic Acid Modified ZnO-Decorated Polymer Matrix-Supported Composite Phase Change Materials: Synthesis and Characterization, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, July 2024, doi.org/10.1002/mame.202400156.
  • Bahadır Yılmaz, Hatice Hande Mert, Hasan Sesli, Ahmet Münir Özdemir, Mehmet Selçuk Mert, Evaluation of performance of asphalt binders containing capric acid based form-stable phase change materials, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 426, 3 May 2024, 136079.
  • Sözbir Meltem, Kekevi Burcu, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Emine Hilal (2024). “Bio-based macroporous polymer sorbents: Synthesis, physicochemical properties and sorption kinetics”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 141, e55897. doi.org/10.1002/app.55897
  • Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Emine Hilal, Pulko Irena, Krajnc Peter, Mert Hatice Hande (2024). Form-stable oleic acid based polyHIPE/nanoclay framework supported composite phase change materials for low‐temperature latent heat storage. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress 50,102569. doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2024.102569
  • Kekevi Burcu, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Emine Hilal (2024). Preparation and characterization of palmitic acid/polymer composite phase change materials supported with cross-linked poly(limonene-co-ethylene glycol dimethacrylate) copolymers for low-temperature thermal applications. Reactive and Functional Polymers 198,105884. doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2024.105884
  • Zülal Eryaman, Zülal Jülide, Yılmazoğlu Mesut, Daban Uğur, Mert Hatice Hande, Kanmaz Nergiz Zeynep (2024). The performance of hypochlorous acid modified Ag nanoparticle-based assay in the determination of total antioxidant capacity of Boswellia Serrata and Aronia. Talanta 267(15), 125218. doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125218
  • Tuna Özlem, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Simsek Bilgin Esra (2024). Tailoring the surface features of CaWO4 by coupling with tubular g-C3N4 for enhanced solar photocatalysis and thermal energy storage. Journal of Energy Storage 86, Part B, 111398. doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.111398
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Yaldız Sude, Yüksek Fikret (2024). Oleik asit/nişasta/grafit temelli kompozit faz değiştiren malzemelerin hazırlanması ve ısıl özelliklerinin incelenmesi. Yenilikçi Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri4(1), 59 – 72. doi.org/10.61112/jiens.1364286
  • Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Hatice Hande, Arıcı Müslüm (2023). Development and properties of n-octadecane / kaolinite composites as form-stabilized phase change materials for energy storage. Journal of Cleaner Production 410, 137304. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137304
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Şimşek Esra Bilgin, Balta Zeynep, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Hexagonal boron nitride-loaded macroporous foams as frameworks for development of n-eicosane-based composite phase-change materials. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-023-12158-5
  • Bilgin Şimşek Esra, Mert Hatice Hande, Sözbir Meltem, Mert Emine Hilal (2023). Sulfonated polyHIPE/nanoclay composites with hierarchically porous structure for efficient removal of endocrine-disrupting hormone from aqueous solution. Water Environment Research 95(5), e10875. doi.org/10.1002/wer.10875
  • Sözbir Meltem, Bilgin Şimşek Esra, Mert Hatice Hande, Kekevi Burcu, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Emine Hilal (2023). Renewable terpene-based highly porous polymer monoliths for the effective removal of persistent pharmaceuticals of tetracycline and ibuprofen. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 354, 112509. doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2023.112509
  • Eslek Ali, Mert Hatice Hande, Sözbir Meltem, Alaasar Mohamed, Mert Emine Hilal (2023). Hierarchical Macroporous PolyDCPD Composites from Surface-Modified Calcite-Stabilized High Internal Phase Emulsions.  Polymers, 15, 228. doi.org/10.3390/polym15010228
  • Bayram Sena, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk (2023) Preparation of n-Nonadecane Based Shape-Stabilized Composite Phase Change Materials Containing Modified Kaolinite Clay-Doped and Determination of their Properties. Journal of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University 38(1), 435-449. doi.org/10.17341/gazimmfd.970716
  • Talu Furkan, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Hatice Hande (2023) Gizli Isıl Enerji Depolama Sistemleri: Faz Değiştiren Malzemelerin Kullanıldığı Aktif ve Pasif Sistem Uygulamaları . Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology, 13(1), 531-547. doi.org/10.21597/jist.1190593
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Emine Hilal (2022). Emulsion Templated Hierarchical Macroporous Polymers, In Advanced Functional Porous Materials from Macro to Nano Scale Lengths, Springer Nature, Eds: A. Uthaman, S. Thomas, T. Li, H. Maria. ISBN:978-3-030-85399-0
  • Can Gürkan, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk (2022) Shape-stabilized n-heptadecane/polymeric foams with modified iron oxide nanoparticles for thermal energy storage. Thermochimica Acta 714, 179266. doi.org/10.1016/j.tca.2022.179266
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Okkay Hikmet, Mert Mehmet Selçuk (2022) Shape Form-stable n-hexadecane/zinc borate composite phase change material for thermal energy storage applications in buildings. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 50, 101836. doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2021.101836
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk (2022) Design of n-octadecane-based form-stable composite phase change materials embedded in porous nano alumina for thermal energy storage applications. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry volume 147, 4925–4934. doi.org/10.1007/s10973-021-10886-0
  • Eslek Ali, Sözbir Meltem, Mert Hatice Hande, Moghbeli Mohammad Reza, Farahat Yasaman, Mert Emine Hilal (2022). Designing PolyHIPE/CNC Nanocomposites for Application of Environmental Adsorption Processes.  Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 30(12), 5173-5189. doi.org/10.1007/s10924-022-02549-4
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Eslek Ali, Mert Emine Hilal, Mert Mehmet Selçuk (2022).  Preparation and characterization of shape-stable bio-based composite phase change materials for thermal energy storage: coconut oil / activated carbon from cherry stones doped composites.  Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 44(2), 5381-5397. doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2022.2086946
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Eslek Ali, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Emine Hilal (2022).  Preparation of Pickering-polyHIPEs from surface modified pumice stabilized high internal phase emulsions as supporting materials for lauric acid impregnation.  Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 139(14), 51892. doi.org/10.1002/app.51892
  • Türkoğlu Zehra, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Emine Hilal, Ocak Hale, Mert Mehmet Selçuk (2022).  Cellulose nanocrystals supported—PolyHIPE foams for low-temperature latent heat storage applications.  Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 139(11), 51785. doi.org/10.1002/app.51785
  • Eslek Ali, Kekevi Burcu, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Emine Hilal (2022).  Emulsion templated polymer monoliths containing cellulose nanocrystals: Synthesis and adsorption properties.  Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 139(11), 51802. doi.org/10.1002/app.51802
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Kekevi Burcu, Mert Emine Hilal, Mert Mehmet Selçuk (2022).  Development of Composite Phase Change Materials based on n-Tetradecane and β-Myrcene Based Foams for Cold Thermal Energy Storage Applications.  Thermochimica Acta, 707, 179116. doi.org/10.1016/j.tca.2021.179116
  • Mert Emine Hilal, Mert Hatice Hande (2021).  Preparation of polyHIPE nanocomposites: Revealing the influence of experimental parameters with the help of experimental design approach.  Polymer Composites, 42(2), 724-738. doi.org/10.1002/pc.25861.
  • Türkoğlu Zehra, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Emine Hilal, Mert Mehmet Selçuk (2021). Selüloz Nanofibril İçeren Emülsiyon Şablonlu Gözenekli Polimer Kompozitlerin Hazırlanması ve Gizli Isıl Enerji Depolama Uygulamaları.  Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, 8(2), 855-867. doi.org/10.35193/bseufbd.971556
  • Kanlı Zehra, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert, Hatice Hande (2021) Isıl Enerji Depolama Uygulamaları İçin Selüloz Nanofibril Temelli Parafin İçeren Kompozit Faz Değiştiren Maddelerin Üretilmesi ve Karakterizasyonu. Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi (Ocak 2021), 273-281. doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.848210
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Emine Hilal (2020). N-Hekzadekan/Montmorillonit Kompozit Faz Değiştiren Maddelerin Hazirlanmasi Ve Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi.  Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Tasarım Dergisi, 8(1), 229-239. doi.org/10.21923/jesd.519408
  • Mert Hatice Hande, (2020) PolyHIPE composite based-form stable phase change material for thermal energy storage. International Journal of Energy Research 44(8) 6583-6594. doi.org/10.1002/er.5390
  • Özkonstanyan Aykun, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Bilgin Eran Belkız, Ocak Hale (2020) Synthesis and characterization of new bent-core liquid crystal with a ferroelectric-like switching / modified magnetite nanocomposite, Journal of Molecular Structure 1222, 128851. doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.128851
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Moghbeli Mohammad Reza, Sajad Safoora, Mert Emine Hilal (2020).  Functionalized cellulose nanocrytals (fCNCs) reinforced PolyHIPEs: Tailoring morphological, mechanical and thermal properties. Reactive and Functional Polymers, 151, 104572, doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2020.104572.
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk (2020) Faz Değiştiren Madde Olarak n-Hekzadekan Esaslı Mikrokapsüllerin Hazırlanması Karakterizasyonu ve Isıl Performansının T-Kayıt Yöntemiyle Belirlenmesi. Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi 18, 148–161. doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.674613
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Bayram Sena (2020) Isıl Enerji Depolama Uygulamalarına Yönelik Mikrokapsüllenmiş N-Oktadekan/Nanokil Kompozit Faz Değiştiren Malzemelerin Geliştirilmesi. Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 9(1) 675 – 687. dx.doi.org/10.28948/ngumuh.552533
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Emine Hilal (2019).  A statistical approach for tailoring the morphological and mechanical properties of polystyrene PolyHIPEs: looking through experimental design.  Materials Research Express, 6, 115306. doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab437f.
  • Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Hatice Hande, Sert Merve (2019) Microencapsulated oleic–capric acid/hexadecane mixture as phase change material for thermal energy storage. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 136, 1551–1561. doi.org/10.1007/s10973-018-7815-5
  • Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Hatice Hande, Sert Merve (2019) Investigation of thermal energy storage properties of a microencapsulated phase change material using response surface experimental design methodology. Applied Thermal Engineering 149, 401-413. doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.12.064
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Mehmet Selçuk (2019) Preparation and characterization of encapsulated phase change materials in presence of gamma alumina for thermal energy storage applications. Thermochimica Acta 681, 178382. doi.org/10.1016/j.tca.2019.178382
  • Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Mert Hatice Hande, Yilmaz Gumus Cansu (2019) Preparation and characterization of paraffin microcapsules for energy-saving applications. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 136(33) 47874. doi.org/10.1002/app.47874
  • Karabuğ Hande, Mert Hatice Hande, Karanlık Gürkan, Ocak Hale (2019) Synthesis and Characterization of Bent-Core Liquid Crystal / Modified γ-Al2O3 Nanocomposites. Chemistry Select 4(31) 8983-8988. doi.org/10.1002/slct.201902589
  • Yüce Elif, Krajnc Peter, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Emine Hilal (2019).  Influence of Nanoparticles and Antioxidants on Mechanical Properties of Titania/Polydicyclopentadiene PolyHIPEs: A Statistical Approach.  Journal of Applied Polymer Science 136(7), 46913. doi.org/10.1002/app.46913.
  • Yüce Elif, Parın Fatma Nur, Krajnc Peter, Mert Hatice Hande, Mert Emine Hilal (2018).  Influence of titania on the morphological and mechanical properties of 1,3-butanediol dimethacrylate based polyHIPE composites.  Reactive and Functional Polymers, 130, 8-15. doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2018.05.009.
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Tekay Emre, Nugay Nihan, Nugay Turgut, Şen Sinan (2018) Adsorptive polyHIPE composites based on biosorbent immobilized nanoclay: Effects of immobilization techniques. Polymer Engineering and Science 58(8) 1229–1240. doi.org/10.1002/pen.24684
  • Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Sert Merve, Mert Hatice Hande (2018) Isıl Enerji Depolama Sistemleri İçin Organik Faz Değiştiren Maddelerin Mevcut Durumu Üzerine Bir İnceleme. Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Tasarım Dergisi 6(1) 161 – 174. doi.org/10.21923/jesd.331998
  • Mert Hatice Hande, Şen Sinan (2016) Synthesis and Characterization of polyHIPE Composites Containing Halloysite Nanotubes. E-POLYMERS 16(6) 419–28. doi.org/10.1515/epoly-2016-0175
  • Mert Mehmet Selçuk, Salt İnci, Karaca Albayrak Fatma, Mert Hatice Hande, Bolat Esen (2015) Multiple Regression Analysis of Catalytic Dehydrogenation of Isopropanol in a Chemical Heat Pump System. Chemical Engineering Technology 38(3), 399–408.