Kaygusuz Research Group
Welcome! We are an interdisciplinary research group focusing on development of biopolymers for nanotechnological, biomedical and environmental applications, as well as data science for chemometrics.
For group members, click here.
Our Equipment
Shimadzu Spectrometer
Nüve ST-30 Shaking Water Bath
Nüve OT-40l Autoclave
High temperature ovens for synthesis and drying ovens
Nikon optical microscope
Besides these, we have access to the equipment of AU Central Laboratory. Additionally, as the affiliated researcher, our research group has also access to SUNUM research infrastructure.
Research Topics
Green synthesis methods of nanoparticles and inorganic compounds
Biopolymers for biomedical and environmental applications: Drug delivery, water purification, wound dressings...
Nanoparticle functionalization and recycling
Chemometrics and informetrics
Physical and analytical chemistry, materials science, applied physics
If you are interested in joining our group:
Current Altınbaş students: You should successfully complete one of my graduate courses.
Prospective students & visiting scientists: Your application is always welcome. Send me an e-mail including your intention.
Publications (click to expand)
as of 23.07.2023,
29 indexed (SCI) journals
No. of citations: 955, h-index: 16 (Google Scholar)
SCI-Articles * shows the corresponding author
29. E. Baysazan, A.N. Berker, H. Mandal, H. Kaygusuz*, COVID-19 modeling based on real geographic and population data, Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023, 53, 333-339.
28. B. Orhan, H. Kaygusuz*, F.B. Erim, Sustainable Alginate-Carboxymethyl Cellulose Superabsorbents Prepared by a Novel Quasi-Cryogelation Method, Journal of Polymer Research, 2022, 29, 333.
27. H. Kaygusuz*, F.B. Erim, A.N. Berker, Electric-Field Induced Phase Transitions in Capillary Electrophoretic Systems, Physics of Fluids, 2021, 33(10), 107114.
26. H. Kaygusuz*, A.N. Berker, The effect of weekend curfews on epidemics: a Monte Carlo simulation, Turkish Journal of Biology, 2021, 45, 436-441.
25. S.G. Ustaoğlu, H. Kaygusuz, M.D. Bilgin, F. Severcan*, Novel approaches for COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment: A Nonsystematic Review, Turkish Journal of Biology, 2021, 45, 358-371.
24. M.A. Alnuwab, H. Kaygusuz*, Gain Characteristics of Short-Length Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers at Extreme Temperatures, Journal of Applied Spectroscopy, 2021, 88(1), 114-116.
23. S. Hanbay, H. Kaygusuz*, Mechanical, Thermal and Chemical Properties of Spent Black Tea Doped Concretes, Materials Testing, 2020, 62(10), 1055-1058.
22. Z. Kalaycıoğlu, N. Kahya, V. Adımcılar, H. Kaygusuz, E. Torlak, G.A. Evingür, F.B. Erim*, Antibacterial nano cerium oxide/chitosan/cellulose acetate composite films as potential wound dressing; European Polymer Journal, 2020, 133, 109777.
21. H. Kaygusuz*, F.B. Erim, Biopolymer-assisted green synthesis of functional cerium oxide nanoparticles; Chemical Papers, 2020, 74, 2357-2363.
20. H. Kaygusuz*, Chemistry research in Europe: A publication analysis (2006–2016); Journal of Information Science, 2019, 1-9.
19. G. Gezek, P. Hashemi, Z. Kalaycıoğlu, H. Kaygusuz, G. Sarıoğlu, S. Döker, T. Dirmenci, F.B. Erim*, Evaluation of some Turkish Salvia species by principal component analysis based on their vitamin B2, mineral composition, and antioxidant properties; LWT – Food Science and Technology, 2019, 100, 287-293.
18. G. Balkız, E. Pingo, N. Kahya, H. Kaygusuz*, F.B. Erim, Graphene oxide/alginate quasi-cryogels for removal of methylene blue; Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2018, 229(4), 131.
17. N. Kahya, S. Bener, H. Kaygusuz, G.A. Evingür, F.B. Erim*, Adsorptive removal kinetics of anionic dye onto chitosan films doped with graphene oxide: An in situ fluorescence monitoring; Chemical Engineering Communications, 2018, 205(7), 881-887.
16. N. Kahya, H. Kaygusuz, F.B. Erim*, Aqueous Removal of Sodium Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonate (SDBS) by Chitosan Films; Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 201 8, 26(5), 2166-2172.
15. H. Kaygusuz, E. Torlak, G.A. Evingür, İ. Özen, R. von Klitzing, F.B. Erim*, Antimicrobial cerium ion-chitosan crosslinked alginate biopolymer films: A novel and potential wound dressing; International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2017, 105, 1161-1165
14. H. Kaygusuz*, S. Micciulla, F.B. Erim, R. von Klitzing, Effect of anionic surfactant on alginate-chitosan polyelectrolyte multilayer thickness; Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 2017, 55, 1798-1803.
13. Z. Kalaycıoğlu, H. Kaygusuz, S. Döker, S. Kolaylı, F.B. Erim*, Characterization of Turkish honeybee pollens by principal component analysis based on their individual organic acids, sugars, minerals, and antioxidant activities; LWT – Food Science and Technology, 2017, 84, 402-408.
12. T. El Boukhari*, H. Kaygusuz, G. Bilir, F.B. Erim, G. Özen, Microstructural and optical properties of SiO2 glasses doped with ZnSe Quantum Dots and Nd3+ Ions; Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2017, 509, 41-45.
11. G. Uyar, H. Kaygusuz, F.B. Erim*, Methlyene blue removal by alginate-clay quasi-cryogel beads; Reactive and Functional Polymers, 2016, 106, 1-7.
10. H. Kaygusuz, G.A. Evingür, Ö. Pekcan, R. von Klitzing, F.B. Erim*, Surfactant and Metal Ion Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Alginate Hydrogels; International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2016, 92, 220-224.
9. H. Kaygusuz, F. Tezcan, F.B. Erim*, O. Yildiz, H. Sahin, Z. Can, S. Kolayli*, Characterization of Anatolian honeys based on minerals, bioactive components and principal component analysis; LWT – Food Science and Technology, 2016, 68, 273-279.
8. H. Kaygusuz*, M.H. Çoşkunırmak, N. Kahya, F.B. Erim, Aluminum Alginate-Montmorillonite Composite Beads for Defluoridation of Water; Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2015, 226, 2257.
7. H. Kaygusuz, M. Uysal, V. Adımcılar, F.B. Erim*, Natural alginate biopolymer montmorillonite clay composites for vitamin B2 delivery; Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers, 2015, 30, 48-56.
6. H. Kaygusuz, S. Uzaşçı, F.B. Erim*, Removal of Fluoride from Aqueous Solution Using Aluminum Alginate Beads; CLEAN – Soil, Air, Water¸ 2014, 43, 724-730.
5. G.A. Evingür*, H. Kaygusuz, F.B. Erim, Ö. Pekcan, Gelation of PAAm-PVP composites: A fluorescence study; International Journal of Modern Physics B, 2014, 28, 1450122.
4. G.A. Evingür*, H. Kaygusuz, F.B. Erim, Ö. Pekcan, Effect of Calcium Ion Concentration on Small Molecule Desorption from Alginate Beads; Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B, 2014, 53, 1157-1167.
3. H. Kaygusuz*, G. Bilir, F. Tezcan, F.B. Erim, G. Özen*, Biopolymer-assisted synthesis of yttrium oxide nanoparticles, Particuology, 2014, 14, 19-23.
2. H. Kaygusuz, F.B. Erim, Ö. Pekcan, G.A. Evingür*, Cation Effect on Slow Release from Alginate Beads: A Fluorescence Study; Journal of Fluorescence, 2014, 24, .161-167
1. H. Kaygusuz, F.B. Erim*, Alginate/BSA/montmorillonite composites with enhanced protein entrapment and controlled release efficiency; Reactive and Functional Polymers, 2013, 73, 1420-1425.
For other articles and conference abstracts, please see my CV above.