Batur Ercan

E-mail

baercan@metu.edu.tr

Department

Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

ORCID

0000-0003-1657-1142

Scopus Author ID

15759431000

Web of Science Researcher ID

A-1232-2016

New insights of cerium oxide nanoparticles in head and neck cancer treatment Tarakci, Elif; Esmkhani, Sahra; Bayramova, Jamila; Bilgin, Feride Melisa; Kidik, Kubra; Adiguzel, Sevin; Tufan, Yiğithan; Morva Yilmaz, Ahsen; Yilmaz, Hulya; Duygulu, Ozgur; Harbeck, Serpil; Ercan, Batur; Kaya, Filiz; Aktoprakligil Aksu, Digdem; Yazici, Hulya; Yazici, Hilal (2025-12-01) Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a genetically complex cancer type having treatment difficulties due to affecting multiple organs in complex anatomical sites. Radiotherapy resistance, chemotoxicity, post-surgery disability ma...
Nanostructured 316L Stainless Steel Stent Surfaces Improve Corrosion Resistance, and Enhance Endothelization and Hemocompatibility Erdogan, Yasar Kemal; MUTLU, PELİN; Ercan, Batur (2025-03-11) Surface properties are crucial for ensuring the long-term safety and effectiveness of cardiovascular stents. This study comprehensively investigates the influence of nanostructured 316L stainless steel (SS) surfaces on cor...
Surface functionalization of additively manufactured Ti6Al4V scaffolds with CaP/ZnO coatings Karimi, Nasrin; Atapour, Masoud; Taherizadeh, Aboozar; Ercan, Batur; Galati, Manuela; Saboori, Abdollah (2025-01-01) A biologically active coating with strong adhesion can improve the inherent bioinert nature of the additively manufactured Ti6Al4V scaffolds. In this research, a calcium phosphate coating containing antibacterial zinc oxid...
Magnetic and luminescence properties of bioactive glass nanoparticles for biomedical applications Ünal, Fatma; Ercan, Batur (2024-12-01) This study explores the synthesis and characterization of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) coated with zinc (Zn) and/or europium (Eu) doped bioactive glass. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmi...
Antibacterial Silk Fibroin/Carbon Nanofiber Composites for Wound Dressing Karaaslan, Gizem; Tufan, Yiğithan; Ercan, Batur (2024-09-21)
Biocompatible Janus microparticle synthesis in a microfluidic device Saqib, Muhammad; Tufan, Yiğithan; Orsel, Z. Cemre; Ercan, Batur; Erdem, E. Yegan (2024-09-01) Janus particles are popular in recent years due to their anisotropic physical and chemical properties. Even though there are several established synthesis methods for Janus particles, microfluidics-based methods are conven...
Gentamicin Releasing Silk Fibroin/Carbon Nanofiber Dressings Karaaslan, Gizem; Tufan, Yiğithan; Ercan, Batur (2024-08-28)
Synergistic effect of nanostructured topography and CNF incorporation into silk fibroin films enhances mouse neuroblastoma cell functions MİMİROĞLU, DİDEM; Tufan, Yiğithan; Yanık, Tülin; Ercan, Batur (2024-02-01) Neural guidance channels (NGCs) are tubular structures placed between distal and proximal ends of a damaged nerve to support nerve regeneration process. Although there are numerous studies focusing on investigation of the ...
Production and characterization of Zn- and Cu-doped Y2O3-Al2O3-SiO2 (YAS) glass microspheres Ünal, Fatma; Ercan, Batur (2024-01-01) Background/aim: Y2O3-Al2O3-SiO2 (YAS) glass microspheres are currently used in radioembolization treatment. However, abscess formation can occur following this treatment. This study aims to endow YAS glass microspheres wit...
Microstructure, mechanical properties, and bone cell interactions of ZTA composites reinforced with BN Buyuker, Gokce Ata; Tufan, Yiğithan; Kayan, Gizem Ozge; Ercan, Batur; Akın Karadayı, İpek; Göller, Gültekin (2024-01-01) Due to their remarkable mechanical properties and biocompatibility, zirconia toughened alumina (ZTA) based composites are preferred materials for dental and orthopedic uses. This study focuses on the production and charact...

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