Tansel Karabacak

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◆ ARA Academy High Impact

Antibacterial Materials and Battery Technologies

University of Arkansas UA Little Rock primary

Also affiliated: Argonne National Laboratory (2012); Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2000–2008); Arkansas Department of Agriculture (2011)

Faculty Researcher

36 h-index 192 pubs 3,918 cited

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Tansel Karabacak's research focuses on the development and application of nanostructured materials for antibacterial and photocatalytic purposes. His work has explored methods for enhancing the antibacterial properties of common materials like aluminum foil and copper oxide through nanostructuring, often utilizing hot water or steam treatments. These nanostructured surfaces have demonstrated efficacy against bacteria such as E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus, with potential applications in food safety and medical devices.

In addition to antibacterial applications, Karabacak investigates the photocatalytic potential of nanostructures, particularly zinc oxide (ZnO). His research includes the synthesis of ZnO nanostructures via hot water deposition and their application in wastewater treatment for degrading methylene blue. He also examines the electrochemical properties of copper oxide nanostructures, studying their capacitance for potential energy storage applications.

Karabacak is a member of the ARA Academy and has been recognized as a highly cited researcher in the field of nanotechnology. He leads a research group at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and collaborates with several colleagues within the institution, including Nawzat S. Saadi, Shanzida Haque, Laylan B. Hassan, and Quinshell Smith, with whom he has co-authored multiple publications. His work has resulted in 192 publications and over 3,900 citations, with an h-index of 36.

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h-index: 36
Publications: 192
Citations: 3,918

Selected Publications

Size-tunable tellurium quantum dots by glancing angle deposition (2026)

Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids DOI OpenAlex
Copper oxide nanostructures developed directly on copper foam via hot water treatment as a binder-free electrode in supercapacitors (2026)

MRS Communications DOI OpenAlex
Antibacterial efficacy and adaptive proteomic strategies of antibiotic-resistant pathogens on nanostructured copper surfaces (2026)

Nanomedicine DOI OpenAlex
Fabrication of robust and durable superamphiphobic aluminum alloy and zinc surfaces via dual sandblasting and steam treatment (2025)

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology DOI OpenAlex
Scalable and durable superhydrophobic-superoleophilic nanostructured zinc-coated steel wool for efficient oil-water separation (2025)

Journal of environmental chemical engineering 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
Glancing Angle Deposited Nanostructured Tellurium Layer Against Dendrite Formation and Side Reactions in Aqueous Zn-Ion Battery Anode (2025)

Nanomaterials 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Enhanced dropwise condensation using superhydrophobic surfaces with hierarchical roughness: A scalable and eco-friendly approach (2025)

MRS Bulletin 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Hierarchically rough superhydrophobic metal surfaces fabricated by a sandblasting and hot water treatment process (2025)

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 13 citations DOI OpenAlex
Novel core–shell CuO nanostructures grown on Cu powder particles by hot water treatment for binder-free supercapacitor electrodes (2025)

Journal of Materials Science Materials in Engineering 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
Growth of zinc oxide nanowires by a hot water deposition method (2024)

Nanotechnology 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
Influence of Substrate Location and Temperature Variation on the Growth of ZnO Nanorods Synthesized by Hot Water Treatment (2024)

Materials 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Durability of metal oxide nanostructures synthesized by hot water treatment (2024)

MRS Communications 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Effect of sandblasting and acid surface pretreatment on the specific capacitance of CuO nanostructures grown by hot water treatment for supercapacitor electrode applications (2024)

Nanotechnology 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Cyclic voltammetry and specific capacitance studies of copper oxide nanostructures grown by hot water treatment (2023)

MRS Advances 27 citations DOI OpenAlex
Correction: Enhancing antibacterial property of aluminum foil by nanostructuring its surface through a steam treatment (2023)

MRS Advances 1 citation DOI OpenAlex

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ARA Academy 2017 ARA Fellow

Dr. Karabacak specializes in nanostructured and thin film materials. His pioneering innovations include glancing angle deposited (GLAD) nanostructures, conformal physical vapor deposition, high pressure sputtering, and metal oxide nanostructures. Applications span alternative energy (fuel cells, batteries, solar cells, hydrogen storage) and emerging areas including superhydrophobic coatings, oil-water separation, atmospheric water generation, and photodetectors.

Policy Impact

Developing nanostructured materials for alternative energy, atmospheric water generation, and solar applications with direct commercialization potential for Arkansas industries.