Dr. Zeki Candan

Istanbul University, TURKEY

Email: [email protected]

Qualifications

2012  Ph.D., Forest Products Engineering, Istanbul University, TURKEY

2007  M.Sc., Forest Products Engineering, Istanbul University, TURKEY

Publications (Selected)

1. Dalkilic, B., Özen, E., Bodur, M. S., et al. (2026). Cellulose nanofiber (CNF)-reinforced chitosan (Cs)-polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) hybrid films as core layers in sandwich composites: a bio-based system with enhanced interfacial and thermo-mechanical performance. Wood Material Science & Engineering.
2. Dalkilic, B., Özen, E., & Candan, Z. (2026). Development and characterization of sustainable cellulose nanofiber (CNF)-reinforced bio-adhesive films for wood-to-wood bonding. Wood Material Science & Engineering, 21(3), 1357–1373.
3. Görgon, H. V., Erkut, E., Ünsal, Ö., et al. (2026). The evaluations of manufacturing pencil from waste of thermally-modified lumber. Ciencia Florestal, 36, e91280.
4. Sen, F., Zor, M., Candan, Z., et al. (2026). Polyhydroxybutyrate / carbonized waste rubber biocomposite films. Scientific Reports, 16(1), 9703.
5. Jusufovic, S., Bastemur, G. Y., Evecan, D., et al. (2025). Electrochromic properties of tetrabutylammonium perchlorate-doped polypyrrole/ nanocellulose composite films. Thin Solid Films, 811, 140606.
6. Bayramoglu, M. M., Demir, A., Birinci, A. U., et al. (2025). Effect of Lumber Quality Grade on the Mechanical Properties and Product Costs of Cross-Laminated Timber Panels. BioResources, 20(2), 3519–3533.
7. Zor, M., Li, J. X., Sen, F., et al. (2025). Characterization of phase-changing materials as stabilized thermal energy storage in impregnated biomaterial. Journal of Industrial Textiles, 55, 15280837241306131.
8. Zor, M., Yazici, H., Sen, F., et al. (2024). Preparation and Characterization of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose/Nanolignin Composite Films. BioResources, 19(4), 7354–7365.
9. Dalkilic, B., Durmaz, E., Oncul, B., et al. (2024). Nanosensors Based on Lignocellulosic Materials. BioResources, 19(4), 6970–6974.
10. Zor, M., Sen, F., Özçelik, O., et al. (2024). Performance Properties and Finite Element Modelling of Forest-Based Bionanomaterials/Activated Carbon Composite Film for Sustainable Future. Forests, 15(9), 1591.
11. Arslan, R., Karacay, E., Maraslioglu, D., et al. (2024). Determination of the Properties of Medium-Density Fiberboards Produced Using Urea-Formaldehyde Resins Modified with Boron Compounds. BioResources, 19(3), 5367–5383.
12. Yildirim, M., & Candan, Z. (2024). Preparation and Characterization of Transparent Advanced Smart Nanocomposites Reinforced by Nanofibrillated Cellulose/Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Methyl methacrylate/Benzoyl Peroxide. BioResources, 19(3), 5435–5449.
13. Yildirim, M., Mutlu, I., & Candan, Z. (2024). Development and characterization of smart composites reinforced with fibrillated cellulose and nickel-titanium alloy. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 267, 131189.
14. Kocatürk, E., Sen, F., Zor, M., et al. (2024). Development and Characterization of Nanocellulose/ Carbonized Waste Rubber Nanocomposites. BioResources, 19(2), 2670–2684.
15. Zor, M., Sen, F., Candan, Z., et al. (2024). Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)/Carbonized Waste Rubber Biocomposite Films. Polymers, 16(8), 1050.
16. Yildirim, M., Candan, Z., Akbulut, T., et al. (2024). Performance characterization of plywood panels bonded with melamine-urea-formaldehyde resin and cellulose nanofibril/borax as an additive. Maderas-Ciencia y Tecnologia, 26, 23.
17. Zor, M., Kocatürk, E., Sen, F., et al. (2024). Characterization of nanocellulose/pyrolysis oil nanocomposite films. Maderas-Ciencia y Tecnologia, 26, 25.
18. Yildirim, M., Mutlu, I., & Candan, Z. (2024). Thermal properties of cellulose nanofibrils and nickel-titanium alloy-reinforced sustainable smart composites. Wood Material Science & Engineering, 19(3), 557–563.
19. Bouhamida, B., Merzoug, A., Sereir, Z., et al. (2024). Chemical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of Sustainable Lignocellulosic Biomaterial. Drvna Industrija, 75(4), 431–440.
20. Zor, M., Sen, F., Yazici, H., et al. (2023). Thermal, Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Cellulose/Lignin Nanocomposites. Forests, 14(9), 1715.
21. Zor, M., Sen, F., Eroglu, E., et al. (2023). Triboelectric and Hydrophobic Characterization of Functionalized Lignocellulosic Materials. Drvna Industrija, 74(3), 309–316.
22. Durmaz, E., Sertkaya, S., Yilmaz, H., et al. (2023). Lignocellulosic Bionanomaterials for Biosensor Applications. Micromachines, 14(7), 1450.
23. Kocaturk, E., Salan, T., Ozcelik, O., et al. (2023). Recent Advances in Lignin-Based Biofuel Production. Energies, 16(8), 3382.
24. Avci, A., Eker, A. A., Bodur, M. S., et al. (2023). Water absorption characterization of boron compounds-reinforced PLA/flax fiber sustainable composite. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 233, 123546.
25. Sertkaya, S., Arslan, R., Tozluoglu, A., et al. (2023). The effect of different enzymatic pretreatment processes on the production of nanocellulose from wheat straw. Journal of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University, 38(4), 2055–2067.