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IGU Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim's invention was registered by TURKPATENT!

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Engineering and Architecture Department of Industrial Engineering faculty member Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım has achieved a significant success. Yıldırım's invention numbered 2023/004775 titled "Production method of smart composite material with high performance properties containing nanocellulose and nickel-titanium alloy" was registered as an inspected patent by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TURKPATENT). The invention gained patent rights to be valid for 20 years.

Yıldırım's invention includes the production method of intelligent composite material including microcapsules used to stop the progression of microcracking and shape memory alloy with self-healing mechanism. With its high performance properties, this material has a great potential, especially in engineering and industrial fields.
 
It is aimed to contribute to the field of engineering

While this invention of Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım stands out as an important innovation in the field of materials science and engineering, it also reinforces the strong position of IGU in the field of research and innovation. With this invention, Yıldırım aims to contribute to the production of sustainable and highly efficient materials in the engineering world.