Tansel Karabacak Institution-verified

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Antibacterial Materials and Battery Technologies

University of Arkansas UA Little Rock primary

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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txkarabacak@ualr.edu

36 h-index 192 pubs 3,879 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 efficacy of common materials such as aluminum foil through surface nanostructuring, particularly using hot water and steam treatments. These modified surfaces have demonstrated effectiveness against bacteria like *Staphylococcus aureus* and *E. coli*, with applications in areas such as food preservation.

Beyond antibacterial applications, Karabacak also investigates the properties of nanostructures for other functional uses. His research includes studies on copper oxide and zinc oxide nanostructures, examining their cyclic voltammetry, specific capacitance, and UV photocatalytic effects. These investigations have explored their potential for photocatalytic wastewater treatment and the growth of nanowires via hot water deposition methods. He is a member of the ARA Academy and has been recognized as a highly cited researcher in nanotechnology. Karabacak leads a research group and collaborates with researchers from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, including Nawzat S. Saadi, Shanzida Haque, Laylan B. Hassan, and Quinshell Smith.

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h-index: 36
Publications: 192
Citations: 3,879

Selected Publications

Copper oxide nanostructures developed directly on copper foam via hot water treatment as a binder-free electrode in supercapacitors (2026)

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

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

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Scalable and durable superhydrophobic-superoleophilic nanostructured zinc-coated steel wool for efficient oil-water separation (2025)

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Glancing Angle Deposited Nanostructured Tellurium Layer Against Dendrite Formation and Side Reactions in Aqueous Zn-Ion Battery Anode (2025)

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

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Hierarchically rough superhydrophobic metal surfaces fabricated by a sandblasting and hot water treatment process (2025)

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Novel core–shell CuO nanostructures grown on Cu powder particles by hot water treatment for binder-free supercapacitor electrodes (2025)

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Growth of zinc oxide nanowires by a hot water deposition method (2024)

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

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Durability of metal oxide nanostructures synthesized by hot water treatment (2024)

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

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Cyclic voltammetry and specific capacitance studies of copper oxide nanostructures grown by hot water treatment (2023)

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Correction: Enhancing antibacterial property of aluminum foil by nanostructuring its surface through a steam treatment (2023)

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Antibacterial efficacy of surface aluminum oxide nanostructures produced by hot water treatment (2023)

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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.