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
  • 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
  • Sözbir Meltem, Kekevi Burcu, Mert E. Hilal (2023). “Free radical copolymerization of β-Myrcene by suspension process”. European Polymer Journal 194, 112172. doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.112172
  • 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, Kekevi Burcu, Mert E. Hilal (2023). “Synthesis of PolyHIPEs from Photocurable Water-in-Oil High Internal Phase Emulsions by Using a Sustainable Monomer: β-Myrcene”. Journal of Polymers and the Environment 31, 3677–3687. doi.org/10.1007/s10924-023-02855-5
  • 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
  • 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 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. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85397-6_3
  • Kekevi Burcu, Mert Emine Hilal (2021). “Development of terpene based sorbents via emulsion templating: Synthesis and swelling behavior”.  Reactive and Functional Polymers 164, 104912. doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2021.104912
  • Kekevi Burcu, Mert Emine Hilal (2021). “Preparation of hypercrosslinked PolyHIPEs by using a bio-derived monomer”. European Polymer Journal 152, 110474. doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110474
  • Kekevi Burcu,Mert Emine Hilal (2021).  “Synthesis of β‐myrcene‐based macroporous nanocomposite foams: Altering the morphological and mechanical properties by using organo‐modified nanoclay”. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 138(12), 50074. doi.org/10.1002/app.50074
  • 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
  • Kekevi Burcu, Eslek Ali, Mert Emine Hilal (2021). “Macroporous thermoset monoliths from glycidyl methacrylate (GMA)-based high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs): Effect of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as filler – Functionalization and removal of Cr(III) from aqueous solutions”.  Environmental Research and Technology 4(4), 358-368. doi.org/10.35208/ert.973855
  • Parın Fatma Nur, Mert Emine Hilal (2020). “Hydrophilic closed-cell macroporous foam preparation by emulsion templating”. Materials Letters 277, 128287. doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2020.128287
  • Mert Emine Hilal, Kekevi Burcu (2020). “Synthesis of polyHIPEs through high internal phase emulsions of β-myrcene”. Colloid ad Polymer Science 298, 1423-1432. doi.org/10.1007/s00396-020-04730-4
  • 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
  • Çira Funda, Mert Emine Hilal, Kekevi Burcu (2020). “Yüksek İç Fazlı Emülsiyon Kalıplama ile Metakrilat Esaslı Küresel Polimerlerin Hazırlanması”. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, 7(1), doi.org/10.35193/bseufbd.665236
  • Mert Emine Hilal, Balta Elif (2020). “GMA-Based Emulsion Templated Macroporous Foams: Tailoring the Mechanical Properties by Nanoclay Loading”. Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 16(2), 135-141. doi.org/10.18466/cbayarfbe.683257
  • 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, 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
  • 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
  • Yüce Elif, Mert Emine Hilal, Krajnc Peter, Parın Fatma Nur, San Nevim, Kaya Dila, Yıldırım Hüseyin (2017). “Photocatalytic Activity of Titania/Polydicyclopentadiene PolyHIPE Composites”. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 302(10), 1700091. doi.org/10.1002/mame.201700091
  • Yüce Elif, Mert Emine Hilal, Şen Sinan, Saygı Semih, San Nevim (2017). “Properties and Applications of Nanoclay Reinforced Open-Porous Polymer Composites”. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 134(46), 45522. doi.org/10.1002/app.45522
  • San Nevim, Mert Emine Hilal, Kaya Dila, Çira Funda (2016). “Adsorption Characteristics, Isotherm and Kinetics of a Novel PolyHIPE Pullulan Composite For Removing Congo Red Dye”. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 25(9), 3635-3645.
  • Berber Elif, Çira Funda, Mert Emine Hilal (2016). “Preparation of porous polyester composites via emulsion templating: Investigation of the morphological  mechanical  and thermal properties”. Polymer Composites 37(5), 1531-1538. doi.org/10.1002/pc.23323
  • Çira Funda, Mert Emine Hilal (2015). “PolyHIPE pullulan composites derived from glycidyl methacrylate and 1,3-butanediol dimethacrylate based high internal phase emulsions”. Polymer Engineering & Science 55(11), 2636-2642. doi.org/10.1002/pen.24156
  • Mert Emine Hilal, Christian Slugovc, Peter Krajnc (2015). “Tailoring the mechanical and thermal properties of dicyclopentadiene polyHIPEs with the use of a comonomer”. Express Polymer Letters 9(4), 344-353. doi.org/10.3144/expresspolymlett.2015.32
  • Çira Funda, Berber Elif, Şen Sinan, Mert Emine Hilal (2015). “Preparation of polyHIPE clay composites by using a reactive intercalant”. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 132(4) 41333. doi.org/10.1002/app.41333
  • Mert Emine Hilal, Yıldırım Hüseyin, Üzümcü Ahmet Talha, Kavas Hüseyin (2013). “Synthesis and characterization of magnetic polyHIPEs with humic acid surface modified magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles”. Reactive and Functional Polymers 73(1), 175-181. doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2012.09.005