Cevdet Kaynak | Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

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Cevdet Kaynak

Prof. Dr.

Room No: D-303

Tel: +90 (312) 210-5920

Fax: +90 (312) 210-2518

e-Mail: ckaynak@metu.edu.tr

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Education:

Post-doc Cambridge University, UK (1996)
Ph.D. Middle East Technical University, Turkey (1994)
Research study (Imperial College, UK): 1988-1989
M.S. Middle East Technical University, Turkey
B.S. Middle East Technical University, Turkey

Research Interests:

Polymers and Polymer Macro-,Micro-,Nano-Composites

Publications:

I. B. Marti and C. Kaynak, “Effects of Interlayer Forms on the Resistance Welding Performance of PAEK/CF Thermoplastic Composite Laminates”, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 36 (12) , 4945-4976 , (December 2023), DOI: 10.1177/08927057231167417
G. Demirok and C. Kaynak, “Performance of Polylactide Biopolymer as Matrix Material for Woven Fiber Composite Laminates”, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 36 (7), 2936-2964, (July 2023), DOI: 10.1177/08927057221118011
Y. K. Okten and C. Kaynak, “Mechanical Performance of Composite Flat Specimens and Pressure Vessels Produced by Carbon/Epoxy Towpreg Dry Winding”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 42 (11-12) , 558-576 , (June 2023), DOI: 10.1177/07316844221134029
YY. Meyva-Zeybek and C. Kaynak, "Behaviour of PLA/POSS Nanocomposites: Effects of Filler Content, Functional Group and Copolymer Compatibilization", Polymers and Polymer Composites, 29 (9 - suppl), s 485 – s 500 , (November 2021) DOI: 10.1177/09673911211008020
Y. Meyva-Zeybek and C. Kaynak, “A Comparative Study for the Behavior of 3D-Printed and Compression Molded PLA/POSS Nanocomposites”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 138 (16), e50246, 1-11 , (April 2021) DOI: 10.1002/app.50246
Y. Meyva-Zeybek and C. Kaynak, “Electrospinning of PLA and PLA/POSS Nanofibers: Use of Taguchi Optimization for Process Parameters”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 138 (3), e49685, 1-11 , (January 2021) DOI: 10.1002/app.49685
U. Can and C. Kaynak, “Performance of Polylactide against UV Irradiation: Synergism of an Organic UV Absorber with Micron and Nano-sized TiO2”, Journal of Composite Materials, 54 (18) , 2489-2504 , (August 2020), DOI: 10.1177/0021998319899140
E. Avil, F. Kadioglu and C. Kaynak, “Contribution of Carbon Nanotubes to Vibration Damping Behavior of Epoxy and its Carbon Fiber Composites”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 39 (7-8) , 311-323 , (April 2020), DOI: 10.1177/0731684420906609
U. Can and C. Kaynak, “Effects of Micro-Nano Titania Contents and Maleic Anhydride Compatibilization on the Mechanical Performance of Polylactide”, Polymer Composites, 41 (2) , 600-613 , (February 2020), DOI: 10.1002/pc.25391
I. Bayraktar, D. Doganay, S. Coskun, C. Kaynak, G. Akca and H. E. Unalan, "3D Printed Antibacterial Silver Nanowire/Polylactide Nanocomposites", Composites: Part B - Engineering, 172, 671-678 (September 2019), DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.05.059
C. Kaynak and S.D. Varsavaş, “Performance Comparison of the 3D-Printed and Injection-Molded PLA and its Elastomer Blend and Fiber Composites”, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 32 (4) , 501-520 (April 2019)
O. Polat and C. Kaynak, “Effects of Zinc Borate on the Flame Retardancy Performance of Aluminum Diethylphosphinate in Polyamide-6 and its Composites”, International Polymer Processing, 34 (1) , 59-71 (March 2019)
Y. Meyva-Zeybek and C. Kaynak, “Loss of Thermoplastic Elastomer Toughening in Polylactide After Weathering”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 136 (11), 47177 (9 pages) (15 March 2019)
S.D. Varsavaş and C. Kaynak, “Weathering Degradation Performance of PLA and its Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite”, Materials Today Communications, 15, 344-353 (June 2018)
S.D. Varsavaş and C. Kaynak, “Effects of Glass Fiber Reinforcement and Thermoplastic Elastomer Blending on the Mechanical Performance of Polylactide”, Composites Communications, 8, 24-30 (June 2018)
S. Ertan, C. Kaynak and A. Cihaner, “A Platform to Synthesize a Soluble Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) Analogue”, Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 55 (23), 3935-3941 (December 2017)
O. Polat and C. Kaynak, “Use of Boron Oxide and Boric Acid to Improve Flame Retardancy of an Organophosphorus Compound in Neat and Fiber Reinforced Polyamide-6”, Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 22 (3), 300-310 (September 2016)
B. Sari and C. Kaynak, “Effects of Montmorillonite Content and Maleic Anhydride Compatibilization on the Mechanical Behavior of Polylactide Nanocomposites”, International Polymer Processing, 31 (4), 454-462 (August 2016)
C. Kaynak and B. Dogu, “Effects of Accelerated Weathering in Polylactide Biocomposites Reinforced with Microcrystalline Cellulose”, International Polymer Processing, 31 (4), 410-422 (August 2016)
D. Doganay, S. Coskun, C. Kaynak and H. E. Unalan, “Electrical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Aligned Silver Nanowire/Polylactide Nanocomposite Films”, Composites Part B, 99, 288-296 (August 2016)
H. Kaya, C. Kaynak and J. Hacaloglu, “Thermal Degradation of Polystyrene Composites. Part II. The Effect of Nanoclay”, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 120 , 194-199 (July 2016)
Y. Meyva and C. Kaynak, “Influences of Three Different Ethylene Copolymers on the Toughness and other Properties of Polylactide”, Plastics, Rubber and Composites: Macromolecular Engineering, 45 (5) , 189-198 (July 2016)
C. Kaynak and A.R. Erdogan “Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactide/Talc Microcomposites: Before and After Accelerated Weathering”, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 27 (6) , 812-822 (June 2016)
H. Kaya, E. Ozdemir, C. Kaynak and J. Hacaloglu,, “Effects of Nanoparticles on Thermal Degradation of Polylactide/Aluminium Diethylphosphinate Composites”, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 118 , 115-122 (March 2016)
C. Kaynak and B. Sari, “Accelerated Weathering Performance of Polylactide and its Montmorillonite Nanocomposite”, Applied Clay Science, 121 (121-122) , 86-94 (March 2016)
B. Dogu and C. Kaynak, “Behavior of Polylactide/Microcrystalline Cellulose Biocomposites: Effects of Filler Content and Interfacial Compatibilization”, Cellulose, 23 (1) , 611-622 (February 2016)
C. Kaynak and I. Kaygusuz, “Consequences of Accelerated Weathering in Polylactide Nanocomposites Reinforced with Halloysite Nanotubes”, Journal of Composite Materials, 50 (3) , 365-375 (February 2016)
Y. Meyva and C. Kaynak, “Toughening of Polylactide by Bio-based and Petroleum-based Thermoplastic Elastomers”, International Polymer Processing, 30 (5) , 593-602 (November 2015)
C. Kaynak and S. Sankal, “Effects of Oxidative Functionalization and Aminosilanization of Carbon Nanotubes on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polyamide-6 Nanocomposites”, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 28 (9) , 1321-1333 (September 2015)
I. Kaygusuz and C. Kaynak, "Influences of Halloysite Nanotubes on Crystallisation Behaviour of Polylactide", Plastics, Rubber and Composites: Macromolecular Engineering, 44 (2) , 41-49 (March 2015)
C. Kaynak and O. Polat "Influences of Nanoclays on the Flame Retardancy of Fiber Filled and Unfilled Polyamide-6 with and without Aluminum Diethylphosphinate", Journal of Fire Sciences,33 (2), 87-112 (March 2015)
C. Kaynak and Y. Meyva "Use of Maleic Anhydride Compatibilization to Improve Toughness and Other Properties of Polylactide Blended with Thermoplastic Elastomers", Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 25 (12) , 1622-1632 (December 2014)
A.R. Erdogan, I. Kaygusuz and C. Kaynak, "Influences of Aminosilanization of Halloysite Nanotubes on the Mechanical Properties of Polyamide-6 Nanocomposites", Polymer Composites, 35 (7) , 1350-1361 (July 2014)
C. Kaynak and S. Sankal, "Effects of Oxidative Functionalized and Aminosilanized Carbon Nanotubes on the Crystallization Behaviour of Polyamide-6 Nanocomposites", Polymer Bulletin, 71 (4), 855-873 (April 2014)
C. Kaynak and E. Ibibikcan, "Contribution of Nanoclays to the Flame Retardancy of Polyethylene-Based Cable Insulation Materials with Aluminum Hydroxide and Zinc Borate", Journal of Fire Sciences; 32 (2) ,121-144 (March 2014)
E. Ibibikcan and C. Kaynak, "Usability of Three Boron Compounds for Enhancement of Flame Retardancy in Polyethylene-Based Cable Insulation Materials", Journal of Fire Sciences; 32 (2) , 99-120 (March 2014)
C. Kaynak and A.C. Ozkaraca, “Use of Zinc Borate as the Third Component of a Traditional Brominated Flame Retardant System in Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene”, Fire and Materials, 37 (7) , 491-502 (November 2013)
C. Kaynak and B.M. Sipahioglu, “Effects of Nanoclays on the Flammability of Polystyrene with Triphenyl Phosphate Based Flame Retardants”, Journal of Fire Sciences, 31 (4) , 339-355 (July 2013)
S. Sankal and C. Kaynak, “Using Various Techniques to Characterize Oxidative Functionalized and Aminosilanized Carbon Nanotubes for Polyamide Matrix”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 32 (2) , 75-86 (January 2013)
N.A. Isitman and C. Kaynak, “Effect of Partial Substitution of Aluminum Hydroxide With Colemanite in Fire Retarded Low-density Polyethylene”, Journal of Fire Sciences, 31 (1) , 73-84 (January 2013)
H. Balakrishnan, A. Hassan, N.A. Isitman, and C. Kaynak , “On the Use of Magnesium Hydroxide Towards Halogen-Free Flame-Retarded Polyamide-6/Polypropylene Blends”, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 97 (8) , 1447-1457 (August 2012)
N.A. Isitman, M. Dogan, E. Bayramli, C. Kaynak, “The Role of Nanoparticle Geometry in Flame Retardancy of Polylactide Nanocomposites Containing Aluminium Phosphinate”, Polymer Degradation and Stability 97 (8) ,1285-1296 (August 2012)
N.A. Isitman, B.M. Sipahioglu and C. Kaynak, “Nanomorphology and Fire Behaviour of Polystyrene/Organoclay Nanocomposites Containing Brominated Epoxy and Antimony Oxide”, Polymers for Advanced Technologies 23 (6) , 984-991 (June 2012)
A.C. Ozkaraca and C. Kaynak , “Contribution of Nanoclays to the Performance of Traditional Flame Retardants in ABS”, Polymer Composites 33 (3) , 420-429 (March 2012)
T. Orhan, N.A. Isitman, J. Hacaloglu and C. Kaynak , “Thermal Degradation Mechanism of Organophosphorus Flame-Retardant Poly(methyl methacrylate) Nanocomposites Containing Nanoclay and Carbon Nanotubes”, Polymer Degradation and Stability 97 (3) , 273-280 (March 2012)
N.A. Isitman, M. Aykol, and C. Kaynak , “Interactions at Fiber/Matrix Interface in Short Fiber Reinforced Amorphous Thermoplastic Composites Modified with Micro- and Nano-Fillers”, Journal of Materials Science47 (2) , 702-710 (January 2012)
N.A. Isitman and C. Kaynak , “Nanostructure of Montmorillonite Barrier Layers: A New Insight into the Mechanism of Flammability Reduction in Polymer Nanocomposites”, Polymer Degradation and Stability96 (12) , 2284-2289 (December 2011)
T. Orhan, N.A. Isitman, J. Hacaloglu and C. Kaynak , “Thermal Degradation Mechanisms of Aluminium Phosphinate, Melamine Polyphosphate and Zinc Borate in Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)”, Polymer Degradation and Stability 96 (10) , 1780-1787 (October 2011)
N.A. Isitman, M. Dogan, E. Bayramli, C. Kaynak, “Fire Retardant Properties of Intumescent Polypropylene Composites Filled with Calcium Carbonate ”, Polymer Engineering & Science 51 (5) , 875-883 (May 2011)
C. Kaynak and N.A. Isitman, “Synergistic Fire Retardancy of Colemanite, a Natural Hydrated Calcium Borate, in High-Impact Polystyrene Containing Brominated Epoxy and Antimony Oxide”, Polymer Degradation and Stability 96 (5) , 798-807 (May 2011)
C. Kaynak, H.O. Gunduz and N.A. Isitman, “Use of Nanoclay as an Environmentally Friendly Flame Retardant Synergist in Polyamide-6”, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 10 (11) , 7374-7377 (November 2010)
N.A. Isitman and C. Kaynak , “Tailored Flame Retardancy via Nanofiller Dispersion State: Synergistic Action Between a Conventional Flame-Retardant and Nanoclay in High-Impact Polystyrene”, Polymer Degradation and Stability 95 (9) , 1759-1768 (September 2010)
N.A. Isitman and C. Kaynak , “Nanoclay and Carbon Nanotubes as Potential Synergists of an Organophosphorus Flame-Retardant in Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)”, Polymer Degradation and Stability 95 (9) , 1523-1532 (September 2010)
N.A. Isitman, M. Aykol, and C. Kaynak , “Nanoclay Assisted Strengthening of the Fiber/Matrix Interface in Functionally Filled Polyamid 6 Composites”, Composite Structures 92 (9) , 2181-2186 (August 2010)
N.A. Isitman, M. Aykol, G. Ozkoc, G. Bayram, and C. Kaynak , “Interfacial Strength in Short Glass Fiber Reinforced Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene / Polyamide 6 Blends”, Polymer Composites 31 (3) , 392-398 (March 2010)
N.A. Isitman , H.O. Gunduz and C. Kaynak, “Halogen-Free Flame Retardants That Outperform Halogenated Counterparts in Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyamides”, Journal of Fire Sciences 28 (1) , 87-100 (January 2010)
N.A. Isitman , H.O. Gunduz and C. Kaynak, “Nanoclay Synergy in Flame Retarded / Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 6”, Polymer Degradation and Stability 94 (12) , 2241 -2250 (December 2009)
C. Kaynak, G.I. Nakas and N.A. Isitman “Mechanical Properties, Flammability and Char Morphology of Epoxy Resin / Montmorillonite Nanocomposites”, Applied Clay Science 46 (3) , 319 -324 (November 2009)
H.O. Gunduz, N.A. Isitman, M. Aykol, and C. Kaynak, "Interfacial Interactions and Flammability of Flame Retarded and Short Fiber Reinforced Polyamides", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering 48 (10) , 1046 -1054 (October 2009)
G.I. Nakas and C. Kaynak, "Use of Different Alkylammonium Salts in Clay Surface Modification for Epoxy-Based Nanocomposites", Polymer Composites 30 (3), 357 -363 (March 2009)
C.C. Tasan and C. Kaynak, "Mechanical Performance of Resol Type Phenolic Resin / Layered Silicate Nanocomposites", Polymer Composites 30 (3), 343 -350 (March 2009)
C. Kaynak, E. Akgul and N.A. Isitman "Effects of RTM Mold Temperature and Vacuum On the Mechanical Properties of Epoxy/Glass Fiber Composite Plates", Journal of Composite Materials 42 (15), 1505-1521 (July 2008)
M. Aykol, N.A. Isitman, E. Firlar and C. Kaynak, "Strength of Short Fiber Reinforced Polymers: Effect of Fiber Length Distribution", Polymer Composites 29 (6), 644-648 (June 2008)
C. Kaynak and C.C. Tasan, "Effects of Production Parameters on the Structure of Resol Type Phenolic Resin / Layered Silicate Nanocomposites", European Polymer Journal 42 (8), 1908-1921 (August 2006)
C. Kaynak and S. Boylu"Effects of SiC Particulates on the Fatigue Behaviour of an Al-Alloy Matrix Composite", Materials & Design 27 (9), 776-782 (June 2006)
C. Kaynak and O. Cagatay, "Rubber Toughening of Phenolic Resin by Using Nitrile Rubber and Amino Silane", Polymer Testing 25 (3), 296-305 (May 2006)
C. Kaynak and Y.O. Kas, "Effects of Injection Pressure in Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) of Woven Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composites", Polymers & Polymer Composites 14 (1), 55-64 (February 2006)
C. Kaynak, E.S. Erdiller, L. Parnas and F. Senel"Use of Split-Disk Tests For The Process Parameters of Filament Wound Epoxy Composite Tubes", Polymer Testing 24 (5), 648-655 (August 2005)
C. Kaynak, O. Orgun, and T. Tincer, "Matrix and Interface Modification of Short Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy", Polymer Testing 24 (4), 455-462 (June 2005)
Y.O. Kas and C. Kaynak "Ultrasonic (C-scan) and Microscopic Evaluation of Resin Transfer Molded Epoxy Composite Plates", Polymer Testing, 24 (1), 114-120 (February 2005)
C. Celikbilek, G. Akovali, and C. Kaynak "Modification of Epoxy by a Liquid Elastomer and Solid Rubber Particles", Polymer Bulletin, 51(5-6), 429-435, (April 2004)
C. Kaynak, C. Celikbilek, and G. Akovali, "Use of Silane Coupling Agents to Improve Epoxy-Rubber Interface", European Polymer Journal, 39(6), 1125-1132, (June 2003)
C. Kaynak, A. Arikan, and T. Tincer, "Flexibility Improvement of Short Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy by Using a Liquid Elastomer", Polymer, 44 (8), 2433-2439 (April 2003)
A. Arikan, C. Kaynak, and T. Tincer, "Influences of Liquid Elastomer Additive on the Behaviour of Short Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy", Polymer Composites, 23 (5), 790-805, (October 2002)
C. Kaynak, A. Ozturk, and T. Tincer, "Flexibility Improvement of Epoxy Resin by Liquid Rubber Modification", Polymer International, 51(9), 749-756, (September 2002)
C. Kaynak, E.Sipahi-Saglam, G. Akovalı, "Effects of Scrap Rubber Particles on the Mechanical Behaviour of Epoxy", International Journal of Polymeric Materials, 51 (1-2), 133-150, (2002)
A. Ozturk, C. Kaynak, and T. Tincer, "Effects of Liquid Rubber Modification on the Behaviour of Epoxy Resin", European Polymer Journal, 37(12), 2353-2363, (December 2001)
C. Kaynak, and O. Mat, "Uniaxial Fatigue Behaviour of Filament-Wound Glass-Fiber /Epoxy Composite Tubes", Composites Science and Technology, 61(13), 1833-1840, (October 2001)
C. Kaynak, E.Sipahi-Saglam, G. Akovalı, "A Fractographic Study of Recycled Rubber Toughening in Epoxy", Polymer, 42(9), 4393-4399, (April 2001)
E.Sipahi-Saglam, G. Akovalı, C. Kaynak, M.Yetmez and N. Akkas"Studies on Epoxy Modified with Recycled Rubber", Polymer Engineering and Science, 41(3), 514-521, (March 2001)
C. Kaynak, A. Ankara and T.J. Baker , "Inclusion Induced Anisotropy of Short Fatigue Crack Growth in Steel", Materials Science and Technology, 12(7), 557-562, (July 1996)
C. Kaynak, A. Ankara and T.J. Baker , "Initiation and Early Growth of Short Fatigue Cracks at Inclusions", Materials Science and Technology, 12(5), 421-426, (May 1996)
C. Kaynak, A. Ankara and T.J. Baker , "A Comparison of Short and Long Fatigue Crack Growth in Steel", International Journal of Fatigue, 18(1), 17-23, (January 1996)
C. Kaynak, A. Ankara and T.J. Baker , "Effects of Short Cracks on Fatigue Life Calculations", International Journal of Fatigue, 18(1), 25-31, (January 1996)
C. Kaynak and A. Ankara , "Short Fatigue Crack Growth in Al 2024-T3 and Al 7075-T6", Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 43(5), 769-778, (November 1992)

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