It was determined that the composite produced by scientists from İnönü University and Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University had high resistance to atmospheric conditions and ultraviolet rays.
Scientists from İnönü University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mining Engineering, developed quartz composites for exterior applications using the waste sludge generated during the marble cutting process.
Quartz composite, which has received positive results in preliminary tests and is resistant to atmospheric conditions and sunlight, will be introduced to the construction industry with the “TÜBİTAK-TEYDEP 1505 University Industry Cooperation Support Program”.
The project manager is İnönü University, Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Chemistry, Prof. Dr. Sema Erdemoğlu said that she has been doing scientific work on the synthesis of coatings and nano materials for about 12 years.
Prof. from Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University at the Natural Stone and Marble Symposium held in Diyarbakır in 2021. Dr. Erdemoğlu emphasized that the idea of implementing Taki Güler’s TÜBİTAK project on “Production of Long-Lasting, Marble Powder Added Composite Plates Usable in Exterior Cladding” was formed in collaboration with university and industry, and stated that they decided to develop the project as a result of the meeting with Ermaş Madencilik employees.
Prof. stated that composite plates are a widely used material in wet areas such as kitchens and bathrooms in the construction industry due to their strength and aesthetic appearance. Dr. Sema Erdemoğlu, however, pointed out that these plaques are not widely used outdoors due to reasons such as their low resistance to atmospheric conditions and yellowing over time.
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