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International peer-reviewed journals

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  1. Durmus, H., Kilic, G., Ilik, E., Kavaz, E., Güler, Ö., Birdogan, S., Almisned, G. & Tekin, H. O. (2026). Structural evolution and radiation shielding performance of nano-HfO2 doped lithium borotellurite glasses. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 113831. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0969806X26002410

  2. Kilic, G., Ilik, E., Kavaz, E., Durmus, H., Güler, Ö., Birdogan, S., Almisned, G. & Tekin, H. O. (2026). Linking microstructural modifications of Ho2O3-doped borotellurite glasses to the enhancement of critical properties: synthesis, structural, physical, and experimental Gamma-Ray and neutron transmission characteristics. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 113844. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0969806X26002549

  3. Yilmaz Alan, H., Guler, O., Yilmaz, A., Susam, L. A., Kavaz, E., Kilic, G., Ilik, E., Oktik, S., Akkus, B., Almisned, G. & Tekin, H. O. (2026). Exploring Nuclear Radiation Shielding Capabilities of High-Entropy Carbides: A Study on Composition and Effectiveness. Nuclear Technology, 212(5), 1249-1272. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00295450.2025.2492939

  4. Durmus, H., Kilic, G., Ilik, E., Kavaz, E., Güler, Ö., Birdoğan, S., Almisned, G. & Tekin, H. O. (2026). Comprehensive Characterization of Nano-Eu2O3 Reinforced Borotellurite Glasses: Synthesis, Physical, Structural, and Gamma and Neutron Attenuation Properties. Nuclear Technology, 1-20. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00295450.2026.2699525

  5. Ilik, E., Guler S.H., Guler, O., Durmus, H., Kavaz E., Birdogan, S., ALMisned, G., Kilic, G., H.O. Tekin, H.O. (2025) Impact of controlled oxidation and incorporation of high entropy rare-earth alloys (HE-REAs) on the structural, physical, optical, and radiation shielding performance of zinc-borate glasses, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Volume 1036, 20 July 2025, 181904. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.181904

  6. Kilic, G., Durmus, H., Birdogan, S., Ilik, E., Perişanoğlu, E. K., Saltık, S., ... & Tekin, H. O. (2025). Nanoarchitectonics and radiation mitigation in Sm2O3-doped lithium borotellurite glass systems: From amorphous harmony to localized order. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 666, 123674. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2025.123674  

  7. Yilmaz Alan, H, Guler, O, Yilmaz, A., Amon Susam, L., Kavaz, E., Kilic, G., Ilik, E., Oktik, S., Akkus, B., ALMisned G. & Tekin, H.O., (2025). Exploring Nuclear Radiation Shielding Capabilities of High-Entropy Carbides: A Study on Composition and Effectiveness. Nuclear Technology, 1-24. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00295450.2025.2492939  

  8. Alan, H. Y., Guler, O., Yilmaz, A., Susam, L. A., Kavaz, E., Kilic, G., Ilik, E., Oktik, S., Akkus, B., ALMisned, G., & Tekin, H. O. (2025). Exploring the gamma-ray shielding performance of boron-rich high entropy alloys. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 229, 112512. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2025.112512

  9. Kilic, G., Ilik, E., Kavaz, E., Durmus, H., Güler, Ö., Birdogan, S., ALMisned G., & Tekin, H. O. (2025). First Exploration of Pr6O11 Nanoparticle Integration in Borotellurite Glasses: Synthesis, Characterization, and Performance for Enhanced Mechanical Strength and Radiation Shielding. Ceramics International, Volume 51, Issue 13, 18191-18202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.01.593

  10. H. Yilmaz Alan, A. Yilmaz, L. Amon Susam, G. Ozturk, G. Kilic, Ilik, E., S. Oktik, B. Akkus, G. ALMisned, H.O. Tekin (2025), Tailoring optimal KERMA, projected range, and mass stopping power, and gamma-ray shielding capabilities through BaO/ZnO/CdO/SrO incorporation into Na2O–SiO2 glasses, Radiation Physics and Chemistry 226, 112234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2024.112234

  11. G. Kilic, Ö. Güler, E. Kavaz, Ilik, E., S.H. Guler, G. ALMisned, HO Tekin (2024), A first-time fusion of TiNbWMoZrOx high entropy oxide (HEO) with zinc-tellurite glass: Toward superior physical properties, Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids 642, 123161. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2024.123161

  12. Ö Güler, G. Kilic, E. Kavaz, Ilik, E., S.H. Guler, G. ALMisned, H. O. Tekin (2024), First-ever fusion of high entropy alloy (HEA) with glass: Enhancing of critical properties of zinc-tellurite glass through TiZrNbHfTaOx incorporation, Ceramics International 50 (20), 39927-39939. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.07.375

  13. H.O. Tekin, G. ALMisned, G. Kilic, Ilik, E., G. Susoy, W. Elshami, B. Issa (2024), A critical assessment of the mechanical strength and radiation shielding efficiency of advanced concrete composites and Vanadium Oxide-Glass container for enhanced nuclear waste management, Results in Physics 64, 107901. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinp.2024.107901

  14. H. Yilmaz Alan, G. ALMisned, A. Yilmaz, L. Amon Susam, G. Ozturk, G. Kilic, Ilik, E., B.Tuysuz, S. E. Topuzlar, B. Akkus, H.O. Tekin, (2024), Non-decreasing monotonic effects of cerium and gadolinium on tellurite glasses toward enhanced heavy-charged particle stopping: alpha-proton particles as major a part of cosmic radiation, Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society 60 (3), 823-832. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s41779-023-00984-7

  15. Alan, H. Y., Yilmaz, A., Susam, L. A., Ozturk, G., Kılıç G., Ilik, E., Oktik, S., Akkus, B., ALMisned, G., & Tekin, H. O. (2024), KERMA, projected range, mass stopping power and gamma-ray shielding properties of antimony and tellurium reinforced iron phosphate glasses, Radiation Physics and Chemistry. DOI:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2024.111637

  16. Alan, H. Y., ALMisned, G., Yilmaz, A., Susam, L. A., Ilik, E., Kılıç G., Ozturk, G., Tuysuz, B.,Akkus, B., & Tekin, H. O. (2024). An investigation on protection properties of Tantalum (V) oxide reinforced glass screens on unexposed breast tissue for mammography examinations. Radiography, 30(1), 282-287. DOI:10.1016/j.radi.2023.11.020

  17. R. Mohammadigharehbagh, Ilik, E., Kilic, G., B. Öztetik, S. Pat, Ş. Korkmaz (2023). Electrochemical investigation of ZnO effect of amorphous V2O5–P2O5 glassy electrodes.  Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Electronics I34, 2031, DOI:10.1007/s10854-023-11321-w

  18. G. ALMisned, D. Sen Baykal, Ilik, E., Kılıç G., H.O. Tekin (2023) The role of ZrO2 as glass-network former on radiation transmission properties of aluminoborosilicate (ABS) glasses: A glass type for nuclear waste immobilization, Ceramics International, 49(23/B), 39124-39133 DOI:10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.09.252

  19. G. ALMisned, G. Susoy, H.M.H. Zakaly, E. Rabaa, G. Kilic, Ilik, E., D. Sen Baykal, A. Ene, H.O. Tekin (2023) The role of Ag2O incorporation in nuclear radiation shielding behaviors of the Li2O–Pb3O4–SiO2 glass system: A multi-step characterization study. Open Chemistry 21(1): 20220354  Doi:10.1515/chem-2022-0354

  20. D. Sen Baykal, Kılıç G., Ilik, E., Kavaz, G. ALMisned, R.B. Cakirli, H.O. Tekin (2023) Designing a Lead-free and high-density glass for radiation facilities: Synthesis, physical, optical, structural, and experimental gamma-ray transmission properties of newly designed Barium-borosilicate glass sample, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 965, 171392  Doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.171392

  21. Kılıç G.,  Ilik, E., Esra Kavaz, Ghada ALMisned, Duygu Sen Baykal, H.O. Tekin (2023) Mechanical, gamma rays and neutron radiation transmission properties for some ZnO-TeO2-P2O5-ZnX glasses, Ceramics International, 49(19), 31773-31783 Doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.07.132

  22. Almisned, G., Baykal, D. S., Ilik, E., Abuzaid, M., Issa, S. A., Kılıç G., ... & Tekin, H. O. (2023). Tungsten (VI) oxide reinforced antimony glasses for radiation safety applications: A throughout investigation for determination of radiation shielding properties and transmission factors. Heliyon, https://www.cell.com/heliyon/pdf/S2405-8440(23)05046-6.pdf

  23. Çetinkaya, Ç., Çokduygulular, E., Kınacı, B., Ilik, E., Kılıç G., ALMisned, G., ... & Tekin, H. O. (2023). Tailoring optimal translocation conditions towards proximity of borotellurite glasses to the red spectrum through CeO2 for practical applications. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14881

  24. ALMisned, G., Rabaa, E., Sen Baykal, D., Ilik, E., Kılıç G., Zakaly, H. M., ... & Tekin, H. O. (2023). The impact of chemical modifications on gamma-ray attenuation properties of some WO₃-reinforced tellurite glasses. Open Chemistry, 21(1), 20220297. https://doi.org/10.1515/chem-2022-0297

  25. ALMisned, G., Rabaa, E., Sen Baykal, D., Ilik, E., Kılıç G., Zakaly, H. M., ... & Tekin, H. O. (2023). Translocation of tungsten (vi) oxide/gadolinium (iii) fluoride in tellurite glasses towards improvement of gamma-ray attenuation features in high-density glass shields. Open Chemistry, 21(1), 20220289. https://doi.org/10.1515/chem-2022-0289

  26. ALMisned, G., Rabaa, E., Sen Baykal, D., Kavaz, E., Ilik, E., Kılıç G., ... & Tekin, H.O. (2023). Mechanical properties, elastic moduli, and gamma ray attenuation competencies of some TeO₂–WO₃–GdF₃ glasses: Tailoring WO3–GdF3 substitution toward optimum behavioral state range. Open Chemistry, 21(1), 20220290. https://doi.org/10.1515/chem-2022-0290

  27. ALMisned, G., Baykal, D. S., Kılıç G., Ilik, E., Rabaa, E., Susoy, G., ... & Tekin, H. O. (2023). Comparative analysis on application conditions of indium (III) oxide-reinforced glasses in nuclear waste management and source transportation: A Monte Carlo simulation study. Heliyon, 9(3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14274

  28. ALMisned, G., Rabaa, E., Rammah, Y. S., Khattari, Z. Y., Baykal, D. S., Ilik, E., Kilic, G., Zakaly, H.M.H., Ene, A., Tekin, H. O. (2023). A promising glass type in electronic and laser applications: Elastic moduli, mechanical, and photon transmission properties of WO3 reinforced ternary-tellurite glasses. Symmetry, 15(3), 602. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15030602

  29. ALMisned, G., Elshami, W., Rabaa, E., Kılıç G., Ilik, E., Baykal, D. S., Ene, A., & Tekin, H. O. (2023). Toward the strengthening of radioprotection during mammography examinations through transparent glass screens: A benchmarking between experimental and Monte Carlo simulation studies. Frontiers in Public Health, 11. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1171209

  30. ALMisned, G., Elshami, W., Kilic, G., Ilik, E., Rabaa, E., Zakaly, H. M., Ene, A., Tekin, H. O. (2023). Exploring the Radioprotective Indium (III) Oxide Screens for Mammography Scans Using a Three-Layer Heterogeneous Breast Phantom and MCNPX: A Comparative Study Using Clinical Findings. Medicina, 59(2), 327. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina59020327

  31. ALMisned, G., Sen Baykal, D., Ilik, E., Abuzaid, M., Kilic, G., Tekin, H. O., (2023). Functional assessment of various rare-earth (RE) ion types: An investigation on gamma-ray attenuation properties of GeO₂-B₂O₃-P₂O₅-ZnO-Tb₂O₃-RE magneto-optical glasses, Optik. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2023.170526

  32. Ozen Ilik, B., Kılıç G., Ilik, E., Kavaz, E., ALMisned, G., & Tekin, H. O., (2023) Elucidating the influences of Tantalum (V) oxide in Bi₂O₃–TeO₂–ZnO ternary glasses: An experimental characterization study on optical and nuclear radiation transmission properties of high-density glasses. Ceramics International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.11.284

  33. Almisned, G., Sen Baykal, D., Kilic, G., Ilik, E., Zakaly, H. M., Ene, A., & Tekin, H. O., (2022) A critical evaluation on nuclear safety properties of novel Cadmium oxide-rich glass containers for transportation and waste management: Benchmarking with a reinforced concrete container. Frontiers in Physics, 1258. DOI:10.3389/fphy.2022.1080354

  34. Kilic G., Ilik, E., Issa S.A.M., ALMisned G., Tekin H.O., (2022) Tailoring critical material properties of some ternary glasses through ZnO/CdO alteration: a focusing study on multiple behavioral changes. Applied Physics A--Materials Science  Processing, 128, 890. Doi:10.1007/s00339-022-06040-8

  35. Kilic G., Ilik, E., Issa S.A.M., AlMisned G., Tekin H.O., (2022) ZnO/CdO translocation in P2O5-TeO2-ZnO ternary glass systems: A reformative enhancement tool for physical, optical, and heavy-charged particles attenuation properties, Optik, 129, 112512. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2022.169807

  36. Kilic G. , Kavaz E., Ilik, E., ALMisned G., Tekin H., (2022) CdO-rich quaternary tellurite glasses for nuclear safety purposes: Synthesis and experimental gamma-ray and neutron radiation assessment of high-density and transparent samples, Optical Materials, 129. DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2022.112512

  37. Ilik, E. (2022) Effect of heavy rare-earth element oxides on physical, optical and gamma-ray protection abilities of zinc-borate glasses, Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 128, 6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-022-05642-6

  38. Ilik, E., Kavaz E., Kilic G., Issa S. A. , Zakaly H. M. , Tekin H., (2022) A closer-look on Copper(II) oxide reinforced calcium-borate glasses: Fabrication and multiple experimental assessment on optical, structural, physical, and experimental neutron/gamma shielding properties, Ceramics International, 48, 5, 6780-6791. DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.11.229

  39. Ilik, E., Kavaz E., Kilic G., Issa S. A., Almisned G., Tekin H., (2022) Synthesis and characterization of vanadium(V) oxide reinforced calcium-borate glasses: Experimental assessments on Al2O3/BaO2/ZnO contributions, Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 580, 1-15. DOI: 10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2022.121397

  40. Kavaz E., Ilik, E., Kilic G., ALMisned G., Tekin H., (2022) Synthesis and experimental characterization on fast neutron and gamma-ray attenuation properties of high-dense and transparent cadmium oxide (CdO) glasses for shielding purposes, Ceramics International. DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.04.338

  41. Almisned G., Kılıç G., Ilik, E., Issa S. A. , Zakaly H. M. , Badawı A., İşsever U. G. , Tekın H. O. , Ene A., (2022) Structural characterization and Gamma-ray attenuation properties of rice-like α-TeO₂ crystalline microstructures (CMS) grown rapidly on free surface of tellurite-based glasses, Journal of Materials Research and Technology - JMR&T, 16, 1179-1189. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.12.059

  42. Ilik, E., Kılıç G., İşsever U. G. , Issa S. A. , Zakaly H. M. , Tekin H. O., (2022) Cerium (IV) oxide reinforced Lithium-Borotellurite glasses: A characterization study through physical, optical, structural and radiation shielding properties, Ceramics International, 48, 1, 1152-1165. DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.09.200

  43. Kilic G., Ilik, E., Issa S. A., Tekin H., (2021) Synthesis and structural, optical, physical properties of Gadolinium (III) oxide reinforced TeO2–B2O3–(20-x)Li2O-xGd2O3 glass system, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 877. DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.160302

  44. Kilic G., Ilik, E., Issa S. A., Issa B., İssever U. G., Zakaly H. M., Tekin H., (2021) Fabrication, structural, optical, physical and radiation shielding characterization of indium (III) oxide reinforced 85TeO2-(15–x)ZnO-xIn2O3 glass system, Ceramics International, 47, 27305-27315. DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.06.152

  45. Kılıç G., Ilik, E., Issa S. A., Issa B., Al-Buriahi M., İşsever U. G., Zakaly H. M., Tekin H., (2021) Ytterbium (III) oxide reinforced novel TeO2–B2O3–V2O5 glass system: Synthesis and optical, structural, physical and thermal properties, Ceramics International, 47, 18517-18531. DOI: 0.1016/j.ceramint.2021.03.175

  46. Ilik, E., Durmus C., Kilic G., Gokhan Issever U. G. , Akan T., (2021) Deposition of cadmium (II) oxide-reinforced VP glassy thin films by thermionic vacuum arc (TVA) and structural characterization, Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Electronics, 32, 12, 16311-16323. DOI: 10.1007/s10854-021-06179-9

  47. Issever U. G., Kilic G., Ilik, E. (2021) The Impact of CuO on physical, structural, optical and thermal properties of dark VPB semiconducting glasses, Optical Materials, 116. DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2021.111084

  48. Kılıç G., Ilik, E., Mahmoud K., El-Agawany F., Alomairy S., Rammah Y., (2021) The role of B2O3 on the structural, thermal, and radiation protection efficacy of vanadium phosphate glasses, Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 127, 4. DOI: 10.1007/s00339-021-04409-9

  49. Kılıç G., Issa S. A., Ilik, E., Kilicoglu O., İşsever U. G. , El-Mallawany R., Issa B., Tekin H., (2021) Physical, thermal, optical, structural and nuclear radiation shielding properties of Sm2O3 reinforced borotellurite glasses, Ceramics International, 47(5), 6154-6168. DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.10.194

  50. Kılıç G., Agawany F., Ozen Ilik B., Mahmoud K., Ilik, E., Rammah Y., (2021) Ta2O5 reinforced Bi2O3–TeO2–ZnO glasses: Fabrication, physical, structural characterization, and radiation shielding efficacy, Optical Materials, 112. DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2020.110757

  51. Kılıç G., Issa S., Ilik, E.,  Kilicoglu O., Tekin H., (2021) A journey for exploration of Eu₂O₃ reinforcement effect on zinc-borate glasses: Synthesis, optical, physical and nuclear radiation shielding properties, Ceramics International, 47(2), 2572-2583. DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.09.103

  52. Öztürk S., Ilik, E.,  Kılıç G., İşsever U. G., (2020) Ta2O5-doped zinc-borate glasses: physical, structural, optical, thermal, and radiation shielding properties, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing, 126. DOI: 10.1007/s00339-020-04041-z

  53. Kılıç G., Ilik, E., Mahmoud K. A. , El-Mallawany R., El-Agawany F., Ramman Y. S., (2020) Novel zinc vanadyl boro-phosphate glasses: ZnO-V2O5- P2O5-B2O3: Physical, thermal, and nuclear radiation shielding properties, Ceramics International, 46, 19318-19327. DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.04.272

  54. Rammah Y. S. , El-Agawany F., Mahmoud K. A. , El-Mallawany R., Ilik, E.,  Kılıç G., (2020) FTIR, UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy, and gamma rays shielding competence of novel ZnO-doped vanadium borophosphate glasses, Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Electronics, 31, 9099-9113. DOI: 10.1007/s10854-020-03440-5

  55. Ilik, E.,  Kılıç G., İşsever U. G., (2020) Synthesis of novel AgO-doped vanadium-borophosphate semiconducting glasses and investigation of their optical, structural, and thermal properties, Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Electronics, 31, 8986-8995. DOI: 10.1007/s10854-020-03432-5

  56. Kılıç G., Ilik, E., İşsever U. G., Peker M., (2020) The effect of B₂O₃/CdO substitution on structural, thermal, and optical properties of new black PVB/Cd semiconducting oxide glasses, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing, 126. DOI: 10.1007/s00339-020-03689-x

  57. Kılıç G., İşsever U. G., Ilik, E.  (2020) Synthesis, characterization and crystalline phase studies of TeO2-Ta2O5-ZnO/ZnF2 oxyfluoride semiconducting glasses, Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 527. DOI: 10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2019.119747

  58. Ilik, E.,  Durmus C., Akan T., (2019) Adding Water Droplets Into Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet of Helium, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 47, 5000-5005. DOI: 10.1109/TPS.2019.2948701

  59. Kılıç G., İşsever U. G., Ilik, E.,  (2019) The synthesis and characterization of zinc-tellurite semiconducting oxide glasses containing Ta2O5 Materials Reseacrh Express, 6. DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/ab0b1e

  60. Kılıç G., İşsever U. G., Ilik, E., (2019) Characterization of Er3+ doped ZnTeTa semiconducting oxide glass, Journal of Materials Science, 30, 8920-8930. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10854-019-01220-4.pdf

  61. Ilik, E., Akan T., (2016) Optical properties of the atmospheric pressure helium plasma jet generated by alternative current (a.c.) power supply, Physics of Plasmas, 23. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4948718

  62. Algin A., Ilik, E., (2013) Low-temperature thermostatistics of Tamm-Dancoff deformed boson oscillators, Physics Letters A, 377, 1797-1803, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physleta.2013.05.013

 

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Other peer-reviewed journals

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  1. Ilik, E., Durmuş Ç., Akan T., Investigation on Optical Properties of Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jets of N2 Gas, Adıyaman University Journal of Science, 10(1), 326-338, 2020. (ULAKBİM) https://doi.org/10.37094/adyujsci.701884

  2. Ilik, E., Aytar Çelik P., Toptas Y., Çabuk A., Akan T., Applying on Bacillus cereus of Low-Pressure and Low-Temperature Plasma Jet in a Postdischarge Chamber, IEEE Transactions on Radiation and Plasma Medical Sciences, 1, 468-471, 2017.  https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8023916

  3. Ilik, E., A Study on the Physical, Optical and Radiation Shielding Capabilities of Phosphate Zinc Telluride Glasses as a Result of ZnO/In2O3 Translocation, Düzce University Journal of Science & Technology (ULAKBİM), 2023, 11(4), 1686 - 1699, https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1160535 

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