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Research Interests:
- Polymers and Polymer Macro-,Micro-,Nano-Composites
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Selected Publications:
- 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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