Nano-gelcoat application of glass fiber reinforced polymer composites for marine application: Structural, mechanical, and thermal analysis

G Demircan, M Kisa, M Ozen, A Acikgoz, Y Işıker… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
To address the critical issue of environmental sustainability, the application of nano-gelcoat
has emerged as a promising approach to extend the service life and enhance the durability …

The effect of nano-gelcoat on freeze-thaw resistance of glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite for marine applications

G Demircan, M Ozen, M Kisa, A Acikgoz, Y Işıker - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Glass fiber-reinforced polymers and protective gelcoats are important construction materials
used in marine structure engineering. This study focused on the effect of freeze-thaw test on …

Thermal properties of surface-modified nano-Al2O3/kevlar fiber/epoxy composites

M Ozen, G Demircan, M Kisa, A Acikgoz… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The mechanical and thermal properties of Kevlar fiber reinforced polymer composites are
favorable. Researchers have extensively studied to improve these composites' mechanical …

Structural integrity of glass fiber reinforced nanocomposites under hydrothermal aging for offshore structure applications

G Demircan - Applied Ocean Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Glass fiber composites are widely used in offshore structures for marine application due to
their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and durability. As offshore …

Quasi-static penetration behavior of glass-fiber-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites

G Demircan, M Kisa, M Ozen, A Acikgoz - Mechanics of Composite …, 2021 - Springer
The effect of Al 2 O 3 and B 4 C nanoparticles on the quasi-static penetration test (QSPT)
and Charpy impact test of glass-fiber-reinforced polymer composite plates has been studied …

Mechanical properties of glass/epoxy composites under artificial seawater environment: Numerical simulation and experimental validation

E Kirar, M Kisa, M Ozen, G Demircan, C Guven - Marine Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
In ocean engineering applications, glass fiber reinforced composite materials undergo
degradation over time due to various aging processes. Accurately assessing the mechanical …

Effect of seawater aging on mechanical, buckling, structural, and thermal properties of nano Al2O3 and TiO2‐doped glass‐epoxy nanocomposites

C Guven, M Kisa, G Demircan, M Ozen… - Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Ensuring the stability of composite structures in the marine environment is crucial. The harsh
and corrosive nature of marine conditions presents unique challenges, making maintenance …

Biologically inspired innovation: a review on structural materials and manufacturing

MAO Carreño, ENA Mireles… - Bioinspired, Biomimetic …, 2022 - icevirtuallibrary.com
Several natural materials have demonstrated excellent mechanical performance and have
abundant resources and friendly chemistry. Additionally, these materials have evolved to …

Quasi-static punch shear behavior of glass/epoxy composite: Experimental and numerical study in artificial seawater environment

E Kirar, G Demircan, M Kisa, M Ozen, C Guven - Applied Ocean Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Enhancing the understanding of how fiber-reinforced polymer composites respond to high-
speed impacts is crucial, particularly in comparison to Quasi-Static Punch Shear Test (QS …

A bio-based epoxy resin from rosin powder with improved mechanical performance

G Demircan, M Kisa, M Özen, A Açikgöz… - Emerging Materials …, 2020 - icevirtuallibrary.com
Today, with the increasing sensitivity to environmental issues, bio-based materials are
needed as an alternative to traditional materials. Rosin is used for biomaterial production …