Designing Tomorrow's Aqueous Batteries: A Holistic Blueprint for Performance and Scalability Yavuz Selim BalcIoğlu, Burak Tekin Chemical Record, 2026 Aqueous batteries are attracting attention for large‐scale energy storage due to their intrinsic safety, low cost, and environmental compatibility. Nevertheless, their practical implementation remains constrained by challenges associated with narrow electrochemical stability windows, interfacial degradation, and electrolyte–electrode compatibility. This review employs LLM meta‐analysis of 2847 studies to provide a data‐driven, system‐level blueprint for designing safe, scalable, and high‐performance aqueous rechargeable batteries. By comparatively examining representative aqueous battery chemistries, including Li + ‐, Na + ‐, Zn 2+ ‐, Al 3+ ‐, and NH 4 + ‐based systems, key structure–performance relationships governing ion transport, cycling stability, and degradation mechanisms are identified. Recent advances in electrolyte engineering and interfacial stabilization strategies are highlighted, and critical design principles for durable and scalable aqueous batteries are summarized, offering practical guidance for future materials development and technology deployment.
Adsorption Isotherms for Removal of Heavy Metal Ions (Copper and Nickel) from Aqueous Solutions in Single and Binary Adsorption Processes Burak TEKİN, Unsal AÇIKEL Gazi University Journal of Science, 2023 This study deals with the removal of single and binary heavy metals, which cause great problems in terms of the environment and human health, through very low cost, economical and easily obtainable materials. The purpose of this study is to investigate the single- and binary uptake of Copper (II) and Nickel (II) ions onto the Sepiolite in the terms of a thermodynamic perspective. For mono-component systems, the initial effluent concentration, mixing speed and temperature have been studied as a function of time to determine the conditions where the adsorbents show a great deal of affinity towards the Cu (II) and Ni (II) ions in aqueous solutions. Before the metal adsorption experiments, the Physical properties of Sepiolite were identified via Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis. The single metal ion uptake studies were performed at 20, 25, 30, and 35 °C. At equilibrium, the sorption data were individually shown to correlate well with the non-competitive Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherms. Among the applied isotherm models, the one-component sorption values do fit the Langmuir isotherm best. The simultaneous and competitive uptake of Cu (II) and Ni (II) was assessed by the extended Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. Both adsorption equations complied with the two-component sorption data perfectly. Single- and binary-sorption results unclose that the effect of Sepiolite to Cu (II) is greater than that of Sepiolite to Ni (II).
Intake of divalent copper and nickel onto natural zeolite from aqueous solutions: a study in mono- And dicomponent systems BURAK TEKİN, ÜNSAL AÇIKEL Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 2022 In this study, the noncompetitive and competitive adsorption process of copper (II) and nickel (II) ions on the natural zeolite were examined in simulated wastewater in a batch system with respect to concentration, pH and temperature. Optimum pH values were found as 5,0 for adsorption of copper and nickel ions on the zeolite. The effect of initial concentration and ambient temperature on the yield of adsorption was examined at this pH value. The equilibrium adsorption data of Cu (II) and Ni (II) onto the zeolite were analyzed by the Langmuir's and Freundlich's isotherms, and the experimental metal uptake data fitted well with both isotherm models. In case of the presence of simultaneous multimetal ions in the aqueous phase, the adsorption capacity of the adsorbent is slightly low probably due to the competitive uptake of each metal ion by the adsorbent. For the metal sorption system, the negative Gibbs free energy values show the applicability and spontaneous nature of the metal uptake treatment by the zeolite. The activation energy and enthalpy change of divalent cation adsorption demonstrate that the intake of Cu (II) and Ni (II) onto the zeolite involves not only a chemical adsorption process but also a physical adsorption process.
Engineering WO₃ Crystal Phases for Next-Generation Aqueous Ammonium-Ion Batteries B Tekin 249th ECS Meeting (May 24-28, 2026) , 2026 2026
Designing Tomorrow's Aqueous Batteries: A Holistic Blueprint for Performance and Scalability YS BalcIoğlu, B Tekin The Chemical Record, e70125 , 2026 2026
Interplay of crystal phase and morphology in WO3 for aqueous ammonium ion batteries: Decoupling their respective roles in NH4+ storage performance U Melisa, Ö Dilara, T Yıldıray, T Burak Journal of Energy Storage 153 (Part A), 120894 , 2026 2026
INTELLIGENT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR IN-SITU MONITORING OF ION DYNAMICS IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES T YILDIRAY, T CİHAN, T BURAK TR Patent WO2026015106A1 , 2025 2025
First-Ever Use of LiMn₂O₄ Cathode in State-of-the-Art Ammonium-Ion Batteries: Unlocking a New Ametal Charge Carrier M Uçan, D Ozgenc, Y Topcu, B Tekin Erzincan University Journal of Science and Technology 18 (2), 431-450 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
ARTIFICIAL BRAIN PACEMAKER THAT MIMICKS THE BEHAVIOR OF NEURONS INVOLVED IN THE TRANSPORT OF ADRENALINE PRODUCED IN THE HUMAN BRAIN T Burak TR Patent WO2025144348A1 , 2025 2025
From sunflower shells to hybrid-power cells: Boron-enhanced carbon electrodes for next-generation Zn-ion supercapacitors B Ecevit, İA Öztürk, Y Topcu, B Tekin Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry 987, 119106 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
DESCRIPTION OF A BIOCOMPATIBLE AND 100-YEAR LIFESPAN PACEMAKER: SAMARIUM@CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE // PLATINUM ELECTRODE DESIGN M UCAN, D OZGENC, B TEKIN TR Patent TR2024019200A2 , 2025 2025
Toward a Safer and Greener Future: Reliable Aqueous Ammonium-Ion Batteries with LiMnO₂ Cathodes BT Dilara ōzgenç , Melisa Uçan Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 14 (3), 1787 - 1801 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Nafion-protected Na3V2 (PO4) 3 electrodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries: A breakthrough in dissolution resistance and electrochemical enhancement B Tekin Materials Science and Engineering: B 307, 117534 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Novel hemp biomass-derived activated carbon as cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors: synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical performance B Tekin, Y Topcu Journal of Energy Storage 77, 109879 , 2024 2024 Citations: 86
Assessment of Na-Ion Battery Performance Using Machine Learning B Oral, B Tekin, D Eroglu, R Yildirim Electrochemical Society Meeting Abstracts 243, 882-882 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Hemp-Derived Activated Carbon for the New Generation Zn-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors B Tekin, MA Ilgaz, GD Karaaslan, B Ecevit, TB Maden, Y Topcu Electrochemical Society Meeting Abstracts 243, 932-932 , 2023 2023
Performance analysis of Na-ion batteries by machine learning B Oral, B Tekin, D Eroglu, R Yildirim Journal of Power Sources 549, 232126 , 2022 2022 Citations: 55
Adsorption isotherms for removal of heavy metal ions (copper and nickel) from aqueous solutions in single and binary adsorption processes B Tekin, U Açıkel Gazi University Journal of Science 36 (2), 495-509 , 2022 2022 Citations: 31
Intake of divalent copper and nickel onto natural zeolite from aqueous solutions: A study in mono-and dicomponent systems B Tekin, Ü Açikel Turkish Journal of Chemistry 46 (4), 1042-1054 , 2022 2022 Citations: 8
Prompt microwave-assisted synthesis of carbon coated Si nanocomposites as anode for lithium-ion batteries A Uctepe, E Demir, B Tekin, B Dursun, O Ozturk, O Sel, R Demir-Cakan Solid State Ionics 354, 115409 , 2020 2020 Citations: 27
Utilization of the Indonesian’s spent tea leaves as promising porous hard carbon precursors for anode materials in sodium ion batteries AA Arie, B Tekin, E Demir, R Demir-Cakan Waste and biomass valorization 11 (6), 3121-3131 , 2020 2020 Citations: 36
Hard carbons derived from waste tea bag powder as anodes for sodium ion battery AA Arie, B Tekin, E Demir, R Demir-Cakan Materials Technology 34 (9), 515-524 , 2019 2019 Citations: 64
Understanding the role of water-based electrolytes on magnesium-ion insertion/extraction into λ-MnO2 lattice structure B Tekin, R Demir-Cakan Solid State Ionics 335, 67-73 , 2019 2019 Citations: 22
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Novel hemp biomass-derived activated carbon as cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors: synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical performance B Tekin, Y Topcu Journal of Energy Storage 77, 109879 , 2024 2024 Citations: 86
Hard carbons derived from waste tea bag powder as anodes for sodium ion battery AA Arie, B Tekin, E Demir, R Demir-Cakan Materials Technology 34 (9), 515-524 , 2019 2019 Citations: 64
In-situ tracking of NaFePO4 formation in aqueous electrolytes and its electrochemical performances in Na-ion/polysulfide batteries S Sevinc, B Tekin, A Ata, M Morcrette, H Perrot, O Sel, R Demir-Cakan Journal of Power Sources 412, 55-62 , 2019 2019 Citations: 63
Performance analysis of Na-ion batteries by machine learning B Oral, B Tekin, D Eroglu, R Yildirim Journal of Power Sources 549, 232126 , 2022 2022 Citations: 55
A New Sodium‐Based Aqueous Rechargeable Battery System: The Special Case of Na 0.44 MnO 2 /Dissolved Sodium Polysulfide B Tekin, S Sevinc, M Morcrette, R Demir‐Cakan Energy Technology 5 (12), 2182-2188 , 2017 2017 Citations: 40
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Adsorption isotherms for removal of heavy metal ions (copper and nickel) from aqueous solutions in single and binary adsorption processes B Tekin, U Açıkel Gazi University Journal of Science 36 (2), 495-509 , 2022 2022 Citations: 31
Prompt microwave-assisted synthesis of carbon coated Si nanocomposites as anode for lithium-ion batteries A Uctepe, E Demir, B Tekin, B Dursun, O Ozturk, O Sel, R Demir-Cakan Solid State Ionics 354, 115409 , 2020 2020 Citations: 27
Understanding the role of water-based electrolytes on magnesium-ion insertion/extraction into λ-MnO2 lattice structure B Tekin, R Demir-Cakan Solid State Ionics 335, 67-73 , 2019 2019 Citations: 22
Nafion-protected Na3V2 (PO4) 3 electrodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries: A breakthrough in dissolution resistance and electrochemical enhancement B Tekin Materials Science and Engineering: B 307, 117534 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Intake of divalent copper and nickel onto natural zeolite from aqueous solutions: A study in mono-and dicomponent systems B Tekin, Ü Açikel Turkish Journal of Chemistry 46 (4), 1042-1054 , 2022 2022 Citations: 8
From sunflower shells to hybrid-power cells: Boron-enhanced carbon electrodes for next-generation Zn-ion supercapacitors B Ecevit, İA Öztürk, Y Topcu, B Tekin Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry 987, 119106 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
First-Ever Use of LiMn₂O₄ Cathode in State-of-the-Art Ammonium-Ion Batteries: Unlocking a New Ametal Charge Carrier M Uçan, D Ozgenc, Y Topcu, B Tekin Erzincan University Journal of Science and Technology 18 (2), 431-450 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Assessment of Na-Ion Battery Performance Using Machine Learning B Oral, B Tekin, D Eroglu, R Yildirim Electrochemical Society Meeting Abstracts 243, 882-882 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Toward a Safer and Greener Future: Reliable Aqueous Ammonium-Ion Batteries with LiMnO₂ Cathodes BT Dilara ōzgenç , Melisa Uçan Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 14 (3), 1787 - 1801 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Engineering WO₃ Crystal Phases for Next-Generation Aqueous Ammonium-Ion Batteries B Tekin 249th ECS Meeting (May 24-28, 2026) , 2026 2026
Designing Tomorrow's Aqueous Batteries: A Holistic Blueprint for Performance and Scalability YS BalcIoğlu, B Tekin The Chemical Record, e70125 , 2026 2026
Interplay of crystal phase and morphology in WO3 for aqueous ammonium ion batteries: Decoupling their respective roles in NH4+ storage performance U Melisa, Ö Dilara, T Yıldıray, T Burak Journal of Energy Storage 153 (Part A), 120894 , 2026 2026
INTELLIGENT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR IN-SITU MONITORING OF ION DYNAMICS IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES T YILDIRAY, T CİHAN, T BURAK TR Patent WO2026015106A1 , 2025 2025
ARTIFICIAL BRAIN PACEMAKER THAT MIMICKS THE BEHAVIOR OF NEURONS INVOLVED IN THE TRANSPORT OF ADRENALINE PRODUCED IN THE HUMAN BRAIN T Burak TR Patent WO2025144348A1 , 2025 2025