Cigdem Caglayan
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About
Cigdem Caglayan is a materials scientist whose research focuses on the design and development of advanced self-healing polymer composites. Her work addresses a critical challenge in the field: overcoming the inherent trade-off between high mechanical stiffness and efficient self-healing capability. Caglayan’s major contributions include the creation of novel epoxy-based dynamic networks that incorporate disulfide bond exchange chemistry, enabling materials to autonomously repair microcracks without the need for external catalysts. Her most cited paper, “CNT-Reinforced Self-Healable Epoxy Dynamic Networks Based on Disulfide Bond Exchange” (2022, 25 citations), demonstrates how carbon nanotube reinforcement can simultaneously enhance modulus and maintain healing performance. More recently, she has pioneered the use of graphene oxide-polyaniline nanocomposites to achieve high-modulus, catalyst-free self-healing materials, as detailed in her 2024 work. With applications spanning aerospace, automotive, soft robotics, and electronics, Caglayan’s research promises to extend material lifetimes and reduce maintenance costs. Her innovative molecular engineering and nanocomposite fabrication strategies represent a significant step toward practical, durable self-healing structural materials.
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