Journal Articles:
2025
67. P. Mofazali, M. Atapour, O. Gokcekaya, S. Park, B. Ercan, T. Nakano, "Comparison and evolution of Ti6Al4V bioalloy fabricated by laser and electron beam additive manufacturing: Mechanical features and anisotropic electrochemical properties". Materials Today Communications, 47, 113124, 2352-4928, (2025). [Link]
66. A.Y. Coşkun, E. Yücel, B. Ercan, "Influence of rod-like nanostructures on the chemical, mechanical, and biological properties of additively manufactured porous 316 L stainless steel lattices". Materials Today Communications, 7, 113007, 2352-4928, (2025). [Link]
65. N. Karimi, M. Atapour, A. Taherizadeh, B. Ercan, M. Galati, A. Saboori, " Surface functionalization of additevly manufactured Ti6Al4V scaffolds with CaP/ZnO coatings". Progress in Additive Manufacturing, (2025). [Link]
64. E. Tarakci, S. Esmkhani, J. Bayramova, F. M. Bilgin, K. Kidik, S. Adiguzel, Y. Tufan, A. M. Yilmaz, H. Yilmaz, O. Duygulu, S. Harbeck, B. Ercan, F. Kaya, D. A. Aksu, H. Yazici, H. Yazici, "New insights of cerium oxide nanoparticles in head and neck cancer treatment". Scientific Reports, 15, 7665 (2025). [Link]
63. Y.K. Erdogan, P. Mutlu, B. Ercan, "Nanostructured 316L Stainless Steel Stent Surfaces Improve Corrosion Resistance, and Enhance Endothelization and Hemocompatibility" Advenced Materials Interfaces, 2196-7350, (2025) [Link]
62. Y. Göçtü, Y. Tufan, B. Ercan, ''Synthesis, characterization, and biological properties of calcium and zinc based ion incorporated amorphous carbonate nanoparticles''. Ceramics International, 51,1, 0272-8842, (2025). [Link]
2024
61. F. Unal, B. Ercan, "Magnetic and luminescence properties of bioactive glass nanoparticles for biomedical applications". J Aust Ceram Soc, (2024). [Link]
60. M. Saqib, Y.Tufan, Z.C.Orsel, B. Ercan, E. Yegan Erdem, "Biocompatible Janus microparticle synthesis in a microfluidic device". Biomed. Microdevices, 26(3), 31, (2024). [Link]
59. G. A. Büyüker, Y. Tufan, G. Ö. Kayan, B. Ercan, İ. Akin, G. Göller, " Microstructure, mechanical properties, and bone cell interactions of ZTA composites reinforced with BN". Ceramics International, 50(10), 16956-16964, (2024). [Link]
58. D. Mimiroglu and Y. Tufan and T. Yanik and B. Ercan, "Synergistic effect of nanostructured topography and CNF incorporation into silk fibroin films enhances mouse neuroblastoma cell functions". Surfaces and Interfaces, 45, 103876, (2024). [Link]
57. M. B. Durukan, D. Keskin, Y. Tufan, O. Dincer, M. O. Cicek, B. Yildiz, S. Çınar Aygün, B. Ercan, H. E. Unalan, "An Edible Supercapacitor Based on Zwitterionic Soy Sauce-Based Gel Electrolyte". Adv. Funct. Mater., 34, 2307051, (2024) [Link]
2023
56. M. Saqib, B. Ercan, E. Yegan Erdem, " Synthesis of Anisotropic Polymeric Janus Particles by In Situ Seperation of Magnetic Nanoparticles in a Microfluidic Device". Langmuir, 39(48), 17080-17087, (2023). [Link]
55. Y. K. Erdoğan, E. Uslu, M. K. Aydınol, A. S. Yer Sağlam, S. Odabas, B. Ercan, "Morphology of Nanostructured Tantalum Oxide Controls Stem Cell Differentiation and Improves Corrosion Resistance", ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 10(1) 377–390, (2023). [Link]
54. Y. Göçtü, Ç. M. Oral, B. Ercan, "Selenite-Incororated Amorphous Calcium-Magnesium Carbonate Nanoparticles Reduce Bacterial Graowth", ACS Applied Nano Materials, 6(18), 16286-16296, (2023). [Link]
53. Y. Tufan, H. Özatlı, A. Buyuksungur, M. Ö. Çiçek, İ. T Döş, Ç. Berberoğlu, H. Ü. Ünalan, B. Garipcan, B. Ercan, "Multifunctional Silk Fibroin/Carbon Nanofiber Scaffolds for In Vitro Cardiomyogenic Differentiation of Induced Ploripotent Stem Cells and Energy Harvesting from Simulated Cardiac Motion", ACS Apllied Materials and Interfaces, 15(36), 42271-42283, (2023). [Link]
52. M. Kafalı, O. B. Şahinoğlu, Y. Tufan, Z. C. Örsel, E. Aygün, B. Alyüz, E. U. Saritas, E. Y. Erdem and B. Ercan," Antibacterial properties and osteoblast interactions of microfluidically synthesized chitosan-SPION composite nanoparticles", Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 111(11), 1662-1667, (2023). [Link]
51. M. Isik, E. Karakaya, T. S. Arslan, D. Atila, Y. K. Erdogan, Y. E. Arslan, H. Eskizengin, C. C. Eylem, E. Nemutlu, B. Ercan, M. D'este, B. Okesola and B. Derkus, “3D printing of extracellular matrix‐based multicomponent, all‐natural, highly elastic, and functional materials towards vascular tissue engineering”, Advanced Healthcare Materials, 12(20), 2203044, (2023). [Link]
50. F. Unal, C. Tasar and B. Ercan, "Fabrication and in vitro characterization of antibacterial magneto-luminescent core-shell bioactive glass anoparticles", Ceramics International, 49(12), 20118-20126, (2023). [Link]
49. Z. Karahaliloglu, B. Ercan and B. Hazer, “Impregnation of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Grafts with BMP-2 loaded functional nanoparticles for reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament”, Journal of Microencapsulation, 40(3),197-215, (2023). [Link]
48. Y. K. Erdoğan and B. Ercan, "Anodized Nanostructured 316L Stainless Steel Enhances Osteoblast Functions and Exhibits Anti-Fouling Properties", ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 9(2), 693–704, (2023). [Link]
47. C. Taşar and B. Ercan, "Fabrication and biological properties of magnetic bioactive glass nanoparticles", Ceramics International, 49(8), 12925-12933, (2023). [Link]
2022
46. A. Yelten, B. Ercan, '' Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Ion-Doped β-Tri-Calcium Phosphate Powders''. Journal of Materials and Electronic Devices, 4(1), 2022.
45. E. Karakaya, Y. K. Erdogan, T. S. Arslan, Y. E. Arslan, S. Odabas, B. Ercan, E. Emregul and B. Derkus, "Decellularized Bone Extracellular Matrix-Coated Electrospun PBAT Microfibrous Membranes with Cell Instructive Ability and Improved Bone Tissue Forming Capacity", Macromolecular Bioscience, 22(12), 2200303, (2022). [Link]
44. M. Saqip, P. A Tran, B. Ercan and E. Y. Erdem, "Microfluidic Methods in Janus Particle Synthesis", International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2022(17), 4355-4366, (2022). [Link]
43. Y. Tufan, J. Park, A. Ozturk and B. Ercan, "Enhanced bioactivity and low temperature degradation resistance of yttria stabilized zirconia/clay composites for dental applications" Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 42(15), 7300–7310, (2022). [Link]
42. D. Mimiroglu, T. Yanik, and B. Ercan, "Nanophase surface arrays on poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) upregulate neural cell functions", Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 110(1), 64–75, (2022). [Link]
2021
41. C. Gardin, L. Ferroni, Y.K. Erdoğan, F. Zanotti, F. de Francesco, M. Trentini, G. Brunello, B. Ercan and B. Zavan, “Nanostructured modifications of titanium surfaces improve vascular regenerative properties of exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells: preliminary in vitro results”, Nanomaterials, 11(12), 3452, (2021). [Link]
40. E. Uslu, D. Mimiroglu and B. Ercan, “Nanofeature size and morphology of tantalum oxide surfaces control osteoblast functions”, ACS Applied Bio Materials, 4(1), 780-794 (2021). [Link]
39. Y. Tufan, H. Öztatlı, B. Garipcan and B. Ercan, “Development of electrically conductive porous silk fibroin/CNF scaffolds”, Biomedical Materials, 16, 025027 (2021). [Link]
38. P. Memarian, F. Sartor, E. Bernardo, H. Elsayed, B. Ercan, L. G. Delogu, B. Zavan and M. Isola, “Osteogenic properties of 3d-printed silica-carbon-calcite composite scaffolds: novel approach for personalized bone tissue regeneration”, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22, 2, 475, (2021). [Link]
2020
37. Ç. M Oral, B. Ercan and D. Kapusuz, “Calcium carbonate polymorph dictates in vitro osteoblast proliferation”, Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 56, 1421-26, (2020). [Link]
36. Ç. M Oral, A. Çalışkan, D. Kapusuz and B. Ercan, “Facile control of hydroxyapatite particle morphology by utilization of calcium carbonate templates at room temperature”, Ceramics International, 46, 13, 21319-21327, (2020). [Link]
35. E. Uslu, H. Öztatlı, B. Garipcan and B. Ercan, “Fabrication and cellular interactions of nanoporous tantalum oxide”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 108, 7, 2743-2753, (2020). [Link]
34. M.G. Gandolfi, C. Gardin, F. Zamparini, L. Ferroni, M.D. Esposti, G. Parchi, B. Ercan, L. Manzoli, F. Fava, P. Fabbri, C. Prati and B. Zavan, “Mineral-doped poly(L-lactide) acid scaffolds enriched with exosomes improve osteogenic commitment of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells”, Nanomaterials, 10, 3, 432, (2020). [Link]
33. P. Piszczek, A. Radtke, M. Ehlert, T. Jędrzejewski, A. Sznarkowska, B. Sadowska, M. Bartmański, Y. K. Erdoğan, B. Ercan and W. Jedrzejczyk, “Comprehensive evaluation of the biological properties of surface-modified titanium alloy implants”, Journal of Clinical Medicine, 9, 342, (2020). [Link]
32. Ç. M Oral, A. Çalışkan, Y. Göçtü, D. Kapusuz and B. Ercan, “Synthesis of calcium carbonate microspheres via inert gas bubbling for orthopedic applications”, Ceramics International, 46, 3, 3513-3522, (2020). [Link]
2019
31. M. İzmir and B. Ercan, “Fabrication of micropit structures on Ti6Al4V alloy using fluoride-free anodization for orthopedic applications”, Journal of Materials Research, 34 (7), 1084-1092, (2019). [Link]
30. D. Kapusuz and B. Ercan, “Calcium phosphate mineralization on calcium carbonate particle incorporated silk-fibroin composites”, Celal Bayar University Journal of Science, 15, 3, 301-306, (2019). [Link]
29. Y. Tufan, E.C Demir, M. Efe and B. Ercan, “Efficient fabrication of ultrafine-grained 316L stainless steel surfaces for orthopaedic applications”, Materials Science and Technology,
35, 15, 1891-1897, (2019). [Link]
28. M. İzmir, Y. Tufan, G. Tan and B. Ercan, “Ti6Al4V foams having nanotubular surfaces for orthopaedic applications”, Surface and Interface Analysis, 51, 9, 954-963, (2019). [Link]
27. Ç. M. Oral, D. Kapusuz and B. Ercan, “Enhanced vaterite and aragonite crystallization at controlled ethylene glycol concentrations”, Sakarya University Journal of Science, 23, 2, 129-138, (2019). [Link]
26. M. İzmir and B. Ercan, “Anodization of titanium alloys for orthopedic applications”, Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering, 13 (1), 28-45, (2019). [Link]
25. M. İzmir, Y. Tufan and B. Ercan, “Interaction of anodized Ti6A17Nb with simulated body fluid”, Journal of The Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University, 34, 1, 495-503, (2019). [Link]
2018
24. Ç. M. Oral and B. Ercan, “Influence of pH on morphology, size and polymorph of room temperature synthesized calcium carbonate particles’, Powder Technology, 339, 781-788, (2018). [Link]
2016
23. S. Atefyekta, B. Ercan, J. Karlsson, E. Taylor, S. Chung, T.J. Webster and M. Andersson, “Antimicrobial performance of mesoporous titania thin films: role of pore size, hydrophobicity, and antibiotic release” International Journal of Nanomedicine, 11, 977-990, (2016). [Link]
22. L. Liu, B. Ercan, L. Sun, K. S. Ziemer and T.J. Webster, “Understanding the Role of Polymer Surface Nanoscale Topography on Inhibiting Bacteria Adhesion and Growth”, ACS Biomaterial Science and Engineering, 2, 1, 122−130, (2016). [Link]
21. S. Chung, B. Ercan, A.K. Roy and T.J. Webster, “Addition of selenium nanoparticles to electrospun silk scaffold improves the mammalian cell activity while reducing bacterial growth”, Frontiers in Physiology, 7, 1-17, (2016). [Link]
2015
20. Z. Karahaliloğlu*, B. Ercan*, E.N. Taylor, S. Chung, E.B. Denkbaş, and T.J. Webster, “Antibacterial nanostructured polyhydroxybutyrate membranes for guided bone regeneration”, Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology, 11, 12, 2253-2263, (2015). (*Authors contributed equally). [Link]
19. D.J. Hickey, B. Ercan, L. Sun, and T.J. Webster, “Adding MgO nanoparticles to hydroxyapatite-PLLA nanocomposites for improved bone tissue engineering applications”, Acta Biomaterialia, 14, 1, 175-184, (2015). [Link]
18. Z. Karahaliloğlu*, B. Ercan*, E.B. Denkbaş, and T.J. Webster, “Nanofeatured silk fibroin membranes for dermal wound healing applications”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 103, 1, 135-144 (2015). (*Authors contributed equally). [Link]
2014
17. Z. Karahaliloğlu*, B. Ercan*, S. Chung, E. Taylor, E. B. Denkbaş, and T.J. Webster, “Nanostructured anti-bacterial poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid films for skin-tissue engineering applications”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 102, 12, 4598-4608, (2014). (*Authors contributed equally). [Link]
16. D. Mathew, G. Bhardwaj, Q. Wang, L. Sun, B. Ercan, M. Geetha and T.J. Webster, “Decreased Staphylococcus aureus and increased osteoblast density on nanostructured electrophoretic-deposited hydroxyapatite on titanium without the use of pharmaceuticals”, International Journal of Nanomedicine, 9, 1775-1781, (2014). [Link]
15. S. Ni, L. Sun, B. Ercan, L. Liu, K. Ziemer and T.J. Webster, “A mechanism for the enhanced attachment and proliferation of fibroblasts on anodized 316L stainless steel with nano-pit arrays”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 102, 6, 1297-1303, (2014). [Link]
2013
14. B. Ercan, D. Khang, J. Carpenter and T.J. Webster, “Using mathematical models to understand the effect of nanoscale roughness on protein adsorption for improving medical devices”, International Journal of Nanomedicine, 8, Suppl 1, 75-81, (2013). [Link]
13. K. M Kummer, E. N. Taylor, N.G. Durmas, K. M.Tarquinio, B. Ercan, and T.J. Webster, “Effects of different sterilization techniques and varying anodized TiO2 nanotube dimensions on bacteria growth”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 101, 5, 677-688, (2013). [Link]
2012
12. D. J. Gorth, S. Puckett, B. Ercan, T. J. Webster, M. Rahaman and B. S. Bal, “Decreased bacteria activity on Si3N4 surfaces compared with PEEK or titanium”, International Journal of Nanomedicine, 7, 4829-4840, (2012). [Link]
2011
11. A. Rajyalakshmi, B. Ercan, K. Balasubramanian and T. J. Webster, “Reduced adhesion of macrophages on anodized titanium with select nanotube surface features”, International Journal of Nanomedicine, 6, 1765-1771, (2011). [Link]
10. B. Ercan, E. Taylor, E. Alpaslan and T.J. Webster, “Diameter of titanium nanotubes influences anti-bacterial efficacy”, Nanotechnology, 22, 29, (2011). [Link]
9. B. Ercan, K. M. Kummer, K. M. Tarquinio and T. J. Webster, “Decreased Staphylococcus aureus biofilm growth on anodized nanotubular titanium and the effect of electrical stimulation”, Acta Biomaterialia, 7, 7, 3003-3012, (2011). [Link]
8. E. Alpaslan, B. Ercan and T. J. Webster, “Anodized 20nm diameter nanotubular titanium for improved bladder stent applications”, International Journal of Nanomedicine, 6, 219-225, (2011). [Link]
2010
7. B. Ercan, and T.J. Webster, “The effect of biphasic electrical stimulation on osteoblast function at anodized nanotubular titanium surfaces”, Biomaterials, 31, 13, 3684-3693, (2010). [Link]
6. Z. P. Sun, B. Ercan, Z. Evis and T. J. Webster, “Microstructural, mechanical, and osteocompatibility properties of Mg2+/F- doped nanophase hydroxyapatite”, Journal of Biomedical, Materials Research Part A, 94, 3, 806-815, (2010). [Link]
5. R. Gillani, B. Ercan, A. Qiao and T. J. Webster, “Nano-functionalized zirconia and barium sulfate particles as bone cement additives”, International Journal of Nanomedicine, 5, 1-11, (2010). [Link]
2008
4. B. Ercan and T.J. Webster, “Greater osteoblast proliferation on anodized nanotubular titanium upon electrical stimulation”, International Journal of Nanomedicine, 3, 4, 477-485, (2008). [Link]
2007
3.E. M. Christenson, K. S. Anseth, J.J.P. van de Beucken, C. K. Chan, B. Ercan, J. A. Jansen, C. T. Laurencin, W. Li, R. Murugan, L. S. Nair, S. Ramakrishna, R. S. Tuan, T. J. Webster, and A. G. Mikos, “Nanobiomaterial applications in orthopedics”, Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 25, 1, 11- 22, (2007). [Link]
2006
2. B. Ercan and T.J. Webster, “Better tissue engineering materials through the use of nanotechnology”, Advances in Science and Technology, 53, 58-66, (2006). [Link]
1. B. Ercan, H. Wang, W. Porter, K.J. Bowman and R.W. Trice, “Effect of initial powder morphology on thermal and mechanical properties of stand-alone plasma-sprayed 7 wt.% Y2O3–ZrO2 coatings”, Materials Science and Engineering A, 435-36: 212–20, (2006). [Link]
Book Chapters:
M. N. Doğu and B. Ercan, (2018), “Biyomedikal uygulamalar için nano boyutlu hidroksiapatit toz sentezi”, İleri Malzemeler: Biyomalzeme ve Nanomalzeme Uygulamaları, Ed: Filiz Kuralay, Hacettepe Üniversitesi, 223-244.
B. Ercan and T. J. Webster, (2014), “Cell response to nanoscale features and its implications in tissue regeneration: an orthopedic perspective”, Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering: The Scaffold, 2nd edition, Ed: C.T. Laurencin, L.S. Nair, CRC Press, 145-191. [Link]
B. Ercan, N. Tran and T.J. Webster, (2011), “Monitoring inflammation and infection via implanted nanosensors”, Nanotechnology Embedded in Situ Sensors for Monitoring Health, Ed: T.J. Webster, Springer, 61-73. [Link]
Patent:
D. J. Hickey, T. J. Webster and B. Ercan, (2016), “Nanomaterials for the Integration of Soft into Hard Tissue”, US Patent Application #20160100934. [Link]