The project titled “Development of Novel Graphene Oxide-Modified Composite Structures and Investigation of Their Chemosensor Properties”, prepared by Kastamonu University, has been awarded funding by TÜBİTAK. The project will be led by Lecturer Dr. Merve Zurnacı, a member of the university’s academic staff.
Focus on Graphene Oxide-Based Composite Materials
Within the scope of the project, researchers plan to synthesize new composite structures modified with graphene oxide and conduct a detailed analysis of their chemosensor performance. The team notes that the newly developed composite materials are expected to enable the design of chemosensors with enhanced sensitivity and selectivity. The study is anticipated to make a significant scientific contribution to the fields of sensor technologies and advanced materials development.
According to a statement from the Faculty of Engineering at Kastamonu University, the research team will examine the potential of graphene oxide to improve key performance criteria such as durability, mechanical strength, and resistance to environmental effects. Known for its unique physical and chemical properties at the atomic scale, graphene oxide is expected to deliver superior performance when incorporated into composite materials compared with conventional alternatives.
12-Month Research Program
The project is scheduled to run for 12 months. Professor Dr. Mahmut Gür will serve as an advisor, and one undergraduate student will participate in the project as a scholarship holder.
Rector Topal Highlights Research-Driven Vision
Kastamonu University Rector Professor Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal expressed his satisfaction with the project’s acceptance under a national funding program, emphasizing that original and innovative research strengthens the university’s research-oriented vision. He noted that the project supported through TÜBİTAK 1002 both encourages young researchers and contributes to the university’s scientific visibility.
