Batur Ercan

Education:

• Post-doc: Northeastern University, MA, USA (2013-2014)
• Post-doc: Harvard Medical School, MA, USA (2011-2013)
• Ph.D.: Brown University, RI, USA (2011)
• M.S.: Purdue University, IN, USA (2005)
• B.S.: Middle East Technical University, Turkey (2003)

Research Interests:

• Biomaterials
• Tissue Engineering
• Cell-Material Interactions
• Antibacterial Applications

Publications:

• G. Kibar, M Kafali, O.C. Ozonuk, M. Oztas, B. Usta ve B. Ercan, "Multifunctional POSS-based nanoparticles functionalized with silver, SPIONs, and rhamnolipid for antibacterial applications", Biomaterials Advances, 182, 214678, (2026).
• F. Unal, E. Yucel, Z.C. Orsel, M.F. Akyel ve B. Ercan, "Synthesis, characterization and cytocompatibility of Fe3O4@yttrium silicate: Samarium nanoparticles with tunable magneto-luminescent properties", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1036, 181885, (2025).
• Y.K. Erdogan, P. Mutlu ve B. Ercan, "Nanostructured 316L stainless steel stent surfaces improve corrosion resistance, and enhance endothelization and hemocompatibility", Advanced Materials Interfaces, 12, 14, 2400968, (2025).
•  Y. Göçtü, Y. Tufan, ve B. Ercan, "Synthesis, characterization, and biological properties of calcium and zinc based ion incorporated amorphous carbonate nanoparticles", Ceramics International, 51, 1, 43-53, (2025).
•  G.A. Buyuker, Y. Tufan, G.O. Kayan, B. Ercan, I. Akin ve G. Goller, "Microstructure, mechanical properties, and bone cell interactions of ZTA composites reinforced with BN", Ceramics International, 50, 10, 16956-16964, (2024).
• D. Mimiroglu, Y. Tufan, T. Yanik ve B. Ercan, "Synergistic effect of nanostructured topography and CNF incorporation into silk fibroin films enhances mouse neuroblastoma cell functions", Surfaces and Interfaces, 45, 103876, (2024).
• M.B. Durukan, D. Keskin, Y. Tufan, O. Dincer, M.O. Cicek,  et. al, "An edible supercapacitor based on zwitterionic soy sauce‐based gel electrolyte", Advanced Functional Materials, 34, 6, 2307051, (2024).
•  Y.K. Erdogan, E. Uslu, M.K. Aydınol, A.S.Y. Saglam, S. Odabas ve B. Ercan, "Morphology of nanostructured tantalum oxide controls stem cell differentiation and improves corrosion behavior", ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 10, 1, 377-390, (2023).
•  M. Saqib, B. Ercan ve E.Y. Erdem, "Synthesis of anisotropic magnetic polymeric janus particles by in situ separation of magnetic nanoparticles in a microfluidic device", Langmuir, 39, 48, 17080-17087, (2023).
•  Y. Göçtü, C.M. Oral ve B. Ercan, "Selenite-incorporated amorphous calcium–magnesium carbonate nanoparticles reduce bacterial growth", ACS Applied Nano Materials, 6, 18, 16286-16296, (2023).
•  Y. Tufan, H. Öztatlı, D. Doganay, A. Buyuksungur, M.O. Cicek, I.T. Döş, Ç. Berberoğlu, H. E. Unalan, B. Garipcan ve B. Ercan, "Multifunctional silk fibroin/carbon nanofiber scaffolds for in vitro cardiomyogenic differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells and energy harvesting from simulated cardiac motion", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 15, 36, 42271-42283, (2023).
• M. Isik, E. Karakaya, T. S. Arslan, D. Atila, Y. K. Erdogan, et. al., "3D printing of extracellular matrix‐based multicomponent, all‐natural, highly elastic, and functional materials towards vascular tissue engineering", Advanced Healthcare Materials, 12, 20, 2203044, (2023).
• F. Unal, C. Tasar ve B. Ercan, "Fabrication and in vitro characterization of antibacterial magneto-luminescent core-shell bioactive glass nanoparticles", Ceramics International, 49, 12, 20118-20126, (2023).
•  M. Kafali, O. B. Şahinoğlu, Y. Tufan, Z. C. Orsel, E. Aygun, B. Alyuz, E. U. Saritas, E. Y. Erdem ve B. Ercan, "Antibacterial properties and osteoblast interactions of microfluidically synthesized chitosan – SPION composite nanoparticles", Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 111,11, 1662-1677, (2023).
• Y.K. Erdogan ve B. Ercan, "Anodized nanostructured 316L stainless steel enhances osteoblast functions and exhibits anti-fouling properties", ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering, 9, 2, 693-704, (2023).
• Y. Tufan, J. Park, A. Öztürk ve B. Ercan, "Enhanced bioactivity and low temperature degradation resistance of yttria stabilized zirconia/clay composites for dental applications", Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 42, 15, 7300-7310, (2022).
• D. Mimiroğlu, T. Yanık ve B. Ercan, "Nanophase surface arrays on poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) upregulate neural cell functions", Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 110, 1, 64-75, (2022).
• E. Uslu, D. Mimiroğlu ve B. Ercan, "Nanofeature size and morphology of tantalum oxide surfaces control osteoblast functions", ACS Applied Bio Materials, 4, 1, 780-794, (2021).