Projects

Preparation of Composite Phase Change Materials by One-Step Non-Aqueous Oil-in-Oil Emulsion Templating for Thermal Energy Storage – Project No: 222Z192 (2023-2025).

  • Founded by TÜBİTAK
  • Supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. Hilal Mert
  • Researchers: Prof. Dr. Peter Krajnc, Assoc. Prof. Dr. M. Selçuk Mert, Assoc. Prof. Dr. H. Hande Mert and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu Kekevi
  • Scholar: Meltem Sözbir
  • Colloborative research project between PolyMert Research Group, MertLab and PolyOrg Lab.

Macroporous-Functionalized Polydicyclopentadiene/Cellulose Nanocrystal (PolyDCPC/CNC) PolyHIPE Nanocomposites: Tuning of Structure, Mechanical Properties, and Their Pollutant Removal Efficiency – Project No: 119N705 (2019-2022).

  • Bilateral Research Project Between Turkey (PolyMert Research Group, MertLab) and Iran (Iran University of Science and Technology)
  • Founded by TÜBİTAK and MSRT
  • Co-Supervisors: Prof. Dr. E. Hilal Mert and Prof. Dr. Mohammed Reza Moghbeli
  • Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. H. Hande Mert
  • Scholar: Ali Eslek

The Use of Terpenes in the Preparation of Macroporous Polymers – Project No: 120Z433 (2019-2021).

  • Founded by TÜBİTAK
  • Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Burcu Kekevi
  • Consultant: Prof. Dr. E. Hilal Mert
  • Scholar: Meltem Sözbir (MSc)

Modelling the Influence of Experimental Parameters on Morphological and Physical Properties of Hierarchical Macroporous Polymers Prepared by Emulsion Templating– Project No: 118Z547 (2018-2019).

  • Founded by TÜBİTAK
  • Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. E. Hilal Mert
  • Researchers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. H. Hande Mert and Assoc. Prof. Dr. M. Selçuk Mert
  • Colloborative research project between PolyMert Research Group and MertLab.

Preparation of Hierarchically Porous Polymers via ROMP and Emulsion Templating and Photocatalytic Applications – Project No: 113Z844 (2014-2016).

  • Bilateral Research Project Between Turkey and Slovenia
  • Founded by TÜBİTAK and ARRS
  • Co-Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. E. Hilal Mert (PolyMert Research Group) and Prof. Dr. Peter Krajnc (PolyOrg Lab)
  • Researchers: Prof. Dr. Nevim San, Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yıldırım
  • Scholars: Funda Çira (MSc Student), Elif Yüce (MSc Student), Fatma Nur Parın (MSc Student), Çağdaş Büyükpınar (PhD Student)

Preparation of Highly Porous Cross-Linked Composites for Biological Applications via Emulsion Templating – Project No: 113Z465 (2013-2014).

  • Founded by TÜBİTAK
  • Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. E. Hilal Mert
  • Scholars: Funda Çira (MSc Student) and Burcu Kekevi (PhD Student)