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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ2
    Designing a novel FeCoNiMnCu high-entropy Alloy: Synthesis, structural evolution, magnetic behavior, and radiation shielding performance

    Güler, Ömer; Şimşek, Telem; Şimşek, Tuncay; Evin, Ertan; Baykal, Duygu Sen; ALMisned, Ghada; Tekin, H.O.

    In this study, a novel FeCoNiMnCu HEA was synthesized via mechanical alloying and exhibited a single-phase face-centered cubic (FCC) structure with a crystallite size of 11.7 nm and a lattice strain of 0.81 %. Magnetic characterization revealed soft ferromagnetic behavior with a saturation magnetization of 32 emu/g at 300 K, increasing to 53 emu/g at 10 K. The alloy demonstrated excellent gamma-ray attenuation, with lower half-value layer (HVL) and mean free path (MFP) values than conventional shielding materials. Notably, its fast neutron removal cross-section (ΣR = 0.1654 cm−1) outperformed standard materials such as B4C, graphite, and water in the fast neutron energy range. These findings underline the multifunctional performance of FeCoNiMnCu HEA, highlighting its strong potential for use in advanced nuclear reactor components and radiation shielding technologies.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ1
    First exploration of Pr6O11 nanoparticle integration in borotellurite glasses: Synthesis, characterization, and performance for enhanced mechanical strength and radiation shielding

    Kilic, G.; Ilik, E.; Kavaz, E.; Durmus, Hasan; Güler, Ömer; Birdogan, Selcuk; ALMisned, Ghada; Tekin, H.O.

    This study investigates the incorporation of Pr6O11 nanoparticles into lithium borotellurite glass matrices to enhance their mechanical and radiation shielding properties. Glass compositions, synthesized with varying Pr6O11 concentrations from 0 to 8 mol%, exhibited increasing densities from 4.00783 g cm−3 to 4.94440 g cm−3 and reduced molar volumes, confirming nanoparticle-induced densification. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed amorphous structures with shifts in the hollow band indicating compact network rearrangements. Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray analyses confirmed homogeneous Pr distribution up to 6 mol%, with clustering observed in 8 mol% samples. Vickers’ microhardness values progressively increased, highlighting enhanced mechanical strength due to reduced non-bridging oxygen ions and network cross-linking. Gamma-ray shielding experiments demonstrated superior performance of the 8 mol% sample (Pr8), with the highest mass attenuation coefficients, effective atomic number, and reduced half-value layer. Neutron attenuation assessments further confirmed improved shielding capabilities, with Pr8 achieving the highest effective removal cross-section. In conclusion, Pr6O11-doped lithium borotellurite glasses demonstrate significant potential for advanced radiation shielding applications.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2
    Innovative Al6061-gadolinium oxide ods alloys: fabrication and comprehensive characterization of microstructural, physical, mechanical, and radiation shielding properties

    ALMisned, Ghada; Yayla, Nihal; Albayrak, M. Gökhan; Güler, Ömer; Baykal, Duygu Sen; Tekin, H.O.

    This study explores the development and comprehensive characterization of Al6061-Gd₂O₃ composites, designed to enhance radiation shielding and mechanical properties for critical applications in environments exposed to ionizing radiation. The purpose of this research is to assess the effectiveness of Gd2O3 as a reinforcing material for Al6061, with the aim of creating a dual-function composite that combines structural integrity with superior gamma-ray and neutron attenuation capabilities. Using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we analyzed the microstructural effects of varying Gd2O3 content, observing homogeneous dispersion at low concentrations and clustering at higher levels. Mechanical properties demonstrated that increased Gd2O3 content reduces the elastic modulus, indicating a trade-off between stiffness and shielding efficiency. Radiation shielding parameters, including Transmission Factor (TF), mass attenuation coefficient (MAC), and Fast Neutron Removal Cross Section (FNRCS), were evaluated through Phy-X/PSD and PHITS Monte Carlo simulations. Results indicate that Gd2O3 reinforcement significantly improves gamma-ray and neutron shielding, particularly at higher concentrations, making the composite viable for non-structural applications prioritizing radiation protection. The findings from this study highlight the potential of Gd2O3-reinforced Al6061 composites to serve as effective shielding materials in environments where radiation exposure is a primary concern.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ2
    Exploring critical behavioral differences in physical, structural, and nuclear radiation attenuation properties of produced High Entropy Alloy (HEA) and Refractory-High Entropy Alloy (RHEA) samples

    Güler, Seval Hale; Güler, Ömer; Kavaz, E.; Almisned, Ghada; Issa, Bashar; Tekin, H.O.

    Refractory-High entropy alloys (RHEAs) are known for their exceptional mechanical and radiation-resistant properties, making them promising materials for use in nuclear reactors. Their high entropy composition, which consists of multiple elements in roughly equal proportions, can create a stable microstructure that withstands high levels of radiation damage. The objective of this work is to further our comprehension of the unique behavioral, physical, structural, and nuclear radiation attenuation characteristics shown by High-Entropy Alloys (HEA) and Refractory-High entropy alloy (RHEA) materials. Accordingly, two high entropy alloy (HEA) samples through two different compositions were produced. The first composition under consideration is the typical high-entropy alloy (HEA) defined as MnCrFeNiCoMo0.5. The second composition under consideration is a refractory high entropy alloy (RHEA) characterized by the following elemental composition: TiZrNbHfVTa0.1. SEM and EDX analyses were conducted in terms of determining their physical and structural attributes. Next, a133Ba radioisotope together with a HPGe detector were utilized for gamma-ray transmission experiments. Finally, a241Am/Be source and a gas proportional detector were used for neutron absorption experiments for HEA and RHEA samples. The alloy structures displayed a unique degree of uniformity. Throughout the RHEA phase, the incorporation of refractory elements did not provide any discernible adverse impacts on the physical stability. The counting spectrum provided a clear explanation of the gamma ray absorption features shown by the RHEA (R) sample, highlighting its exceptional absorption properties. Regarding the absorption properties of neutrons, it was observed that RHEA had a comparatively reduced amount of absorption. Therefore, it can be concluded that the basic structure of RHEA grants it superior gamma-ray attenuation qualities compared to HEA. It can be concluded that RHEA demonstrates superior applicability as a material in comparison to HEA, especially in situations involving the use of fuel rods, where maintaining of neutron quantity has paramount importance for achieving optimum neutron activation.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2023Scopus SJRQ1
    Oxides dispersion-strengthened (ODS) FeCoNiCuZn high entropy alloys through different rare earth elements: Synthesis, structural, physical, and experimental radiation transmission properties

    Güler, Ömer; Kavaz, E.; Güler, Seval Hale; Almisned, Ghada; Özkul, İskender; Basgoz, Oykum; Tekin, H.O.

    The oxide dispersoids within ODS alloys can act as sinks for radiation-induced defects, such as vacancies and dislocation loops, effectively reducing their mobility and preventing their accumulation. This property is crucial for HEAs employed in radiation-intensive environments, such as nuclear reactors. The objective of this research is to examine the impact of rare earth elements (REE) such as Y2O3, Er2O3, Pr2O3, and Sm2O3, on Oxides Dispersion-Strengthened (ODS) FeCoNiCuZn High Entropy Alloys (HEAs). The mechanical alloying technique is employed to produce a high entropy alloy consisting of Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn in their raw form. Subsequently, the raw alloy powder is enriched with separate amounts of Y2O3, Er2O3, Pr2O3, and Sm2O3. The microstructural analysis of the samples obtained from the mechanical alloying process was performed utilizing the X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique. In addition, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to analyze the ODS-HEA samples encoded S1, S2, S3, S4, and S5. To investigate the transmission properties of gamma-ray and neutron radiation, experimental studies are carried out using two types of detectors: Ultra High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detector and Canberra NP-100B BF3 gas proportional detector, respectively. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectra of samples did not display any observable peaks that could be attributed to the presence of dispersed rare earth element (REE) oxides. The uniform distribution of the metallic constituents that make up the High Entropy Alloy (HEA) is observed in the samples. Additionally, it can be observed that the implementation of the ODS-HEA technique, incorporating a 3% (wt.) Er2O3 additive, results in the most advantageous results with respect to the characteristics of gamma ray absorption. The S3 sample demonstrated the greatest degree of neutron absorption, as demonstrated by a recorded value of 0.857 μSv/h, where the S1 sample demonstrated the minimum level of absorption, as evidenced by a recorded value of 0.452 μSv/h. Based on the observed effects on neutron and gamma-ray attenuation behaviors in ODS-HEAs, it can be concluded that Er2O3 exhibits characteristics of a monotonic oxide. This feature is particularly advantageous for applications that necessitate a dual enhancement in these behaviors. It can also be concluded that the S1 sample may be deemed appropriate for situations where the utmost consistency of chain reactions in nuclear reactor fuel rods is desired, due to its possession of the lowest neutron absorption properties.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ2
    Synergistic effect of boron nitride and graphene nanosheets on behavioural attitudes of polyester matrix: Synthesis, experimental and Monte Carlo simulation studies

    Başgöz, Öyküm; Güler, Seval Hale; Güler, Ömer; Canbay, Canan A.; Zakaly, Hesham M.H.; Issa, Shams A.M.; ALMisned, Ghada; Tekin, H.O.

    We report the synergistic effects of boron nitride and graphene nanosheets on physical, structural, and nuclear radiation attenuation properties of polyester matrix-incorporated nanocomposites. Some critical material properties are thoroughly evaluated for several types of synthesized samples. Polyester is employed to strengthen graphene and boron nitride nanolayers, and their characteristics are investigated in detail. Additionally, we report the gamma-ray and fast neutron attenuation characteristics of synthesized nanocomposites to get a better understanding of the reinforcing effect as a function of material type and weight percentage. Thermal analysis findings indicate that adding graphene lowers the decomposition temperature but co-adding graphene and BNNS enhances thermal decomposition in comparison to graphene itself. Tensile tests showed that the inclusion of both GRP and GRP/BNNS strengthens the material. Among the polyester composite samples analyzed, the G3 sample with the most GNP reinforcement had the lowest HVL values throughout the broadest range of energy levels investigated. The recent findings may be beneficial to the scientific community in terms of incorporating these reinforcing types and ratios into polyester materials for a variety of applications, including industrial and research purposes.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2019Scopus SJRQ4
    CHARACTERIZATION OF ERBIUM OXIDE NANOPARTICLES

    Ates, Mehmet; Kar, Bulent; Bogatu, Coneliu

    Considering the advantages of nanoscale materials such as being lighter, more robust, programmable materials, less material usage, less energy requirement during production phase, and no longer producing materials, it is important to produce nanomaterials and determine their properties. Therefore, the characterization of nanomaterials has become one of the pillars of material science. An important aspect of nanoscale material science is the method of characterization of materials that we use or study to learn more about them. In recent years, great importance has been given to rare earth materials with nanostructures. One of the rare earth elements is Erbium and it is one of the newly discovered materials that is used in high technology. Erbium oxide (Er2O3) nanoparticles (NPs) are used in electronic devices. It is used in capacitors, metal oxide semiconductor transistors, and as dopants for optical fiber and laser materials. In this study, Erbium based Er2O3 NPs were characterized. The characterization of Er2O3 was realized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The number of specific peaks and their position fit very well with those from standard XRD spectrum and revealed pure Er2O3 nano oxide. SEM analysis of these particles showed their spherical shapes that are in great extent uniform distributed with nano sizes ranged between 40-60 nm.

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2019Scopus SJRQ4
    MICROMORPHOLOGICAL AND ANATOMICAL INVESTIGATION ON SIX SPECIES OF ONOSMA L. (BORAGINACEAE) FROM TURKEY

    Selvi, Selami; Polat, Ridvan; Babacan, Ebru Yuce; Rahman, M. Oliur; Çakilcioglu, Ugur

    Micromorphology and anatomy of six Onosma L. species, viz. O. argentata Hub.Mor., O. neglecta Riedl, O. proballanthera Rech. f, O. rechingeri Riedl, O. sericea Willd. and O. stenoloba Hausskn. ex Riedl from Turky were investigated. Stem anatomy revealed that cuticle layer ranged from 0.6 mu m in O. argentata to 1.7 mu m in O. proballanthera. Parenchymatous cells of O. neglecta and O. stenoloba possessed more intense starch than the other species studied. In leaf anatomy, the longest palisade parenchyma was found in O. neglecta, while the smallest was noted in O. argentata. Mesophyll structure of O. argentata, O. sericea and O. rechingeri was equifacial (isobilateral), while O. neglecta, O. proballanthera and O. stenoloba presented bifacial (dorsiventral) structure. Rugose nutlet ornamentation was observed in O. argentata, O. neglecta and O. sericea, whereas reticulate type was found in O. proballanthera, O. rechingeri and O. stenoloba. Onosma stenoloba could easily be distinguished from other species by its aesterotrichous indumentum, and in contrary, other species possessed haplotrichous type of indumentum. Micromorphological features of nutlet surface, anatomical features of epidermal surface (trichomes and stomata), and lamina mesophyll structure (dorsiventral and isobilateral) could be useful in solving taxonomic problem of the genus.

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