Hasan Sayğılı | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Hasan Sayğılı | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member 

Editorial Board Member | Batman University | Turkey

Hasan Sayğılı is a Turkish researcher specializing in the valorization of biomass and industrial waste into high-performance materials for environmental and electrochemical applications. His work focuses on the synthesis and functionalization of carbon-based adsorbents derived from agricultural residues such as lentil shells, hazelnut and pistachio shells, black tea waste, and citrus fruit by-products. Through advanced techniques including hydrothermal conversion, magnetic engineering, and microwave-assisted activation, Sayğılı has developed materials with exceptional adsorption capacities for heavy metals like Pb²⁺ and Cu²⁺, as well as for organic contaminants such as tetracycline and dyes. His research combines environmental remediation with energy storage applications, exemplified by his work on supercapacitor materials derived from biowaste, highlighting a commitment to sustainable and circular approaches in material science. Over the past several years, he has published extensively in high-impact journals including Talanta, Materials Chemistry and Physics, Separation Science and Technology, and various Turkish scientific journals, contributing significantly to the fields of adsorbent design, hydrochar production, and the evaluation of thermophysical properties of biowaste-derived aerogels. Beyond his publications, Sayğılı participates in peer review for journals focused on biomass conversion, chemical engineering, environmental management, and sustainable production, reflecting his recognized expertise in the scientific community. His research integrates fundamental studies of adsorption mechanisms and kinetics with practical applications for water treatment and energy storage, offering innovative solutions to environmental pollution and resource recovery challenges. By bridging material synthesis, environmental chemistry, and sustainable engineering, Hasan Sayğılı’s work provides impactful insights into the development of eco-friendly materials that address pressing global issues related to waste management, heavy metal contamination, and renewable energy technologies. His contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on transforming low-value residues into multifunctional materials, establishing him as a prominent figure in applied materials science and environmental engineering.

Profiles: ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

  1. Sayğılı, H., Akkaya Sayğılı, G., & Levent, A. (2025). Design of microwave-supported activated carbon derived from lentil processing residual for efficient heavy metals adsorption and supercapacitor applications. Talanta. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2025.128068

  2. Akkaya Sayğılı, G., Sayğılı, H., & Levent, A. (2025). Lentil shell-based magnetically engineered activated carbon as a bidirectional hybrid material for environmental and electrochemical performances. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2025.114872

  3. Akkaya Sayğılı, G., & Sayğılı, H. (2023). Co-conversion of industrial biowaste mixtures by hydrothermal method and application to Cu²⁺ adsorption. Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. https://doi.org/10.18586/msufbd.1329561

  4. Sayğılı, H., & Akkaya Sayğılı, G. (2023). Use of novel hydrochar from co‑carbonization of hazelnut and pistachio shells for tetracycline removal from aqueous solution. Bayburt Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. https://doi.org/10.55117/bufbd.1357853

  5. Işık, M. Z., Oktay, H., Kayır, M., & Sayğılı, H. (2023). Aerogel production and determination of its thermophysical and characteristic properties. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. https://doi.org/10.17798/bitlisfen.1348351

Hasan Sayğılı’s research transforms agricultural and industrial waste into advanced carbon-based materials, offering sustainable solutions for water purification, heavy metal remediation, and energy storage. His work bridges environmental science and material innovation, driving impactful advancements in sustainable technologies and circular economy applications.

Tetiana Tatarchuk | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Tetiana Tatarchuk | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member 

Assistant Professor | Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University | Ukraine

Tetiana Tatarchuk is an accomplished Ukrainian chemist and Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, where she has been serving since 2005. Her research primarily focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and application of metal oxide and ferrite nanomaterials for environmental remediation, catalytic processes, and water treatment. She has extensively explored the development of cobalt, nickel-cobalt, zinc-cobalt, and gadolinium-substituted ferrites, emphasizing their structural, morphological, magnetic, optical, and catalytic properties. Her work includes green and eco-friendly synthesis approaches using plant extracts, demonstrating significant advancements in adsorption, photocatalysis, and Fenton-like oxidation for the degradation of organic pollutants such as dyes, pharmaceuticals, and toxic chemicals. Tatarchuk has also contributed to studies on TiO₂-based photocatalysts, halloysite nanotubes, and magnetite nanoparticles, highlighting their potential in environmental purification, hyperthermia applications, and advanced oxidation processes. Her publications in high-impact journals reveal a consistent focus on sustainable and practical solutions for environmental challenges, including water disinfection, pollutant degradation, and heavy metal removal. In addition to experimental research, she has investigated fundamental aspects of spinel ferrite defects, cation distribution, inversion degree, and their influence on catalytic performance, combining theoretical modeling with practical applications. Tatarchuk has collaborated extensively with international researchers, contributing to multidisciplinary projects that integrate chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering. She has also reviewed topics such as virus elimination, microplastics removal, and green synthesis principles, reflecting her commitment to addressing global environmental and health issues. With over 80 publications, numerous citations, and active engagement in peer review, her career demonstrates a blend of innovative research, teaching excellence, and scientific leadership, establishing her as a prominent figure in nanomaterials and environmental chemistry. Her work continues to impact sustainable technology development and water treatment methodologies, emphasizing the translation of laboratory research into real-world solutions for pollution control and resource management.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

  1. Tatarchuk, T., Kotsyubynsky, V. (2025). CeO2-Cobalt Ferrite Composite as a Dual-Function Catalyst for Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition and Organic Pollutants Degradation. Metals, 15(9), 985.

  2. Tatarchuk, T., Bilovol, V., Shyichuk, A., Danyliuk, I., Sokołowski, K., Gajewska, M. (2025). Mesoporous Co-Mn ferrites as highly radical-forming catalysts for wet peroxide oxidation of 4-nitrophenol. Applied Surface Science, 2025, 162610.

  3. Starko, I., Tatarchuk, T., Sokolowski, K., Naushad, M. (2025). Engineering of Mesoporous Gd-substituted Ni-Co Ferrites as Adsorbents for Efficient Elimination of Congo Red Dye and Oxytetracycline. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 236, 78.

  4. Tatarchuk, T., Shyichuk, A., Kotsyubynsky, V., Danyliuk, N. (2025). Catalytically active cobalt ferrites synthesized using plant extracts: Insights into structural, optical, and catalytic properties. Ceramics International, 51, 470.

  5. Liaskovska, M., Tatarchuk, T., Kotsyubynsky, V. (2025). Green Synthesis of Cobalt–Zinc Ferrites and Their Activity in Dye Elimination via Adsorption and Catalytic Wet Peroxide Oxidation. Metals, 15(1), 44.

Tetiana Tatarchuk’s work advances sustainable environmental chemistry by developing innovative nanomaterials and green catalytic processes for water purification and pollutant removal. Her research bridges fundamental science and practical applications, offering solutions that benefit society, industry, and global environmental sustainability.