Bülbül, Ferhat; Kara, Adem; Bülbül, Leman Elif; Güneş, Kübra

This study explores the synergistic effects of graphite nanoparticles (0.1 wt.%) and thermal annealing (100–600°C) on electroless Ni-B coatings for AISI 4140 steel. Graphite-enabled multifunctional performance—crystallization control, friction reduction, and antibacterial activity—are unlike conventional Ni-B systems. XRD showed amorphous-to-crystalline (Ni3B/Ni2B) transformation, with graphite acting as a nucleation agent below 300°C before degrading at 600°C. The 300°C-annealed composite achieved optimal properties: 0.2 friction coefficient (75% lower than uncoated steel), 60% higher wear resistance, and hardness of 777 HV (+ 3.6% over as-deposited), attributed to graphite lubrication and nanocrystalline Ni3B formation. Antibacterial tests revealed a 3.4-mm inhibition zone against E. coli, though efficacy declined at higher temperatures due to graphite oxidation. All composites maintained superhydrophilicity (contact angle ≈ 0°) without mechanical compromise. By correlating annealing temperature with microstructure, this work provides a design framework for Ni-B/graphite coatings combining low friction (μ = 0.2), high hardness (785 HV), and antibacterial functionality—addressing critical needs for wear-resistant, hygienic surfaces in biomedical and industrial applications.

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Özkan, Esra; Gürses, Ahmet; Açikyildiz, Metin; Güneş, Kübra

Response surface methodology was applied to optimize the removal of chromium ion by Hypnum cupressiforme from an aqueous solution. Experiments were analyzed using response surface methodology (RSM). The biosorption process was investigated as a function of five independent factors, sorption time, sorption temperature, initial ion concentration, sorbent dosage, and mixing rate. The optimum conditions for the chromium biosorption were found to be 760 min, 313K, 30mg/L, 0.01 mg/100mL, 107 min-1 respectively, for sorption time, sorption temperature, initial ion concentration, sorbent dosage, and mixing rate.

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