MAM
CBRN Defense Technologies Laboratories
- ABSORBENT DEVELOPMENT
- DROP AND FILTER TEST
- PROTECTIVE SUIT INTEGRITY TEST
- GAS SENSOR PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION
- ZEM
- UOB
- SENSOR ARRAY DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING
- CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS LABORATORY
- REACTIVE NANOADSORBENT SYNTHESIS
- LARGE SCALE NANOMATERIAL SYNTHESIS
- NANOMATERIAL APPLICATION
- DISCONTINUOUS PROCESS DEVELOPMENT AND NANOMATERIAL PRODUCTION
- BET
- INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
- KBRN MASK TEST
- CBRN PROTECTION TEST
- REACTIVE EFFICIENCY TEST
- DECONTAMINATION EFFICACY TEST
- SPECTROSCOPY
- DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIES
- CELL CULTURE
- MICROELECTRONICS
- CHEMISTRY SYNTHESIS
- BIOELECTRONICS-1
- BIOELECTRONICS-2
- THIN FILM
- IMAGING
Adsorbent Development Laboratory
In order to develop CBRN protective products, adsorbent and antidote material synthesis and purification studies and preliminary tests of adsorbent materials are carried out.
Drop and Filter Test Laboratory
The effect of drops of chemicals falling from a height on textile samples and the protection properties of these samples against various chemicals are tested.
Tests are carried out to determine the chemical substance holding capacity of CBRN protective filters and mask strainers.
Protective Suit Integrity Testing Laboratory
CBRN protective suits are tested for chemical resistance and impermeability.
Gas Sensor Preparation and Characterization Laboratory
Within the scope of the development of sensor materials for the detection of target gases, especially chemical warfare agents simulants; coating of sensors with various methods (Jet-Spray, Spin Coating, Electro-Spray, etc.), investigation of surface structure and properties after coating and measurement studies are carried out.
ZEM (Toxic Industrial Substances) Test and Characterization Laboratory
Sensors and sensor arrays developed for the detection of indoor and outdoor pollutants and toxic industrial substances are characterized by flow tests and optical scans, electronic, mechanical designs and tests are carried out.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek DÜNDAR ERBAHAR Sensor Array Development and Test Laboratory
Within the scope of detection and diagnosis of chemical warfare agents simulants, toxic industrial substances and other environmental pollutants in liquid media; sensors, sensor arrays are developed and tested.
Reactive Nanoadsorbent Synthesis Laboratory
In this laboratory, the first product development studies and synthesis of nano materials (Metal Organic Lattice (MOF) and Metal Oxide) and different types of metal nanoparticles showing adsorption and neutralization activity against Chemical/Biological warfare agents and Toxic Industrial Chemicals are carried out in mg to g order.
Large Scale Nanomaterial Synthesis Laboratory
Gradual scale-up studies and pilot scale production are carried out for the production of reactive nano adsorbents produced at laboratory scale in larger capacities with the same quality. In this laboratory, scale-up studies are carried out with jacketed glass reactors from 250 mL to 10 L volume and high pressure and high temperature reactors.
Nanomaterials Application Laboratory
Purification, drying, calcination, grinding, physical mixing and preparation for use in different applications are carried out for the nanomaterials produced.
Seamless Process Development and Nanomaterials Production Laboratory
Nanomaterial synthesis is carried out with an uninterrupted hydrothermal reactor designed by the project team. In addition, scale-up and pilot scale (g to kg) nanomaterial syntheses are carried out with 50 and 100 L jacketed glass reactors and 5 and 10 L high pressure high temperature reactors.
BET Surface Area and Pore Measurement Laboratory
In this laboratory, surface area, pore volume/size and adsorption properties of adsorbent materials are analyzed.
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Instrumental analyses of the products developed within the scope of the project for effectiveness tests with chemical warfare agent simulants, analyses of chemical warfare agent breakdown products and synthesis chemicals within the scope of OPCW in environmental samples (soil, water and organic solutions) are carried out using GC-MS-FID-FPD and LC-MS-MS-MS devices with chromatographic techniques.
CBRN Mask Test Laboratory
In the mask testing laboratory, protective masks against CBRN and Toxic Industrial Chemicals designed for military and civilian use are tested in accordance with the following international test standards:
- US TOP 08-2-109: Simulant Agent Resistance Test Manikin (SMARTMAN) Testing of Protective Masks
- AEP-71: Fit and Protection Testing Methods For Negative Pressure Respirators
- AEP 73: Combined Operational Characteristics, Technical Specifications and Evaluation; Tests and Criteria for Protective Masks
- NIOSH CET-APRS-CBRN-STP-0350: Negative Pressure Air Purifying Respirator (APR) Performance Test
- NIOSH NPPTL-STP-CBRN-PAPR-0550: Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Performance Test
CBRN Protective Test Laboratory
It is an independent test laboratory with advanced technology established to test the materials used in protective textiles and equipment developed against CBRN threats against liquid and vapor phase chemical warfare agent simulants.
Our laboratory provides unbiased and reliable test reports with methodologies in accordance with the following international and NATO standards.
- ASTM F739-20 Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through Protective Clothing Materials Under Conditions of Continuous Contact
- AEP 38 Operational Requirements, Technical Specifications and Evaluation Criteria for CBRN Protective Clothing (March 2021)
- US TOP_08-2-501 Permeation Testing of Materials With Chemical Agents or Simulants (Swatch Testing)
Reactive Activity Test Laboratory
Neutralization efficiency tests of reactive adsorbent materials developed against chemical warfare agents developed in projects within TUBITAK MAM or commercially available chemical warfare agents against simulants of nerve agents such as Mustard Gas (HD), Soman (GD) and VX are carried out by applying developed test methods.
Decontamination Efficiency Test Laboratory
Decontamination effectiveness tests of different types of decontamination materials and products developed against chemical warfare agents/toxic industrial chemicals developed or commercially sold in the projects within TÜBİTAK MAM and simulants of nerve agents such as Mustard Gas (HD), Soman (GD) and VX and decontamination effectiveness tests on different surfaces (inert surface (glass), CARC (chemical resistant painted surface) and skin surface (pigskin) against certain toxic industrial chemicals are carried out by applying the test methods developed in line with NATO standards.
Spectroscopy Laboratory
In the Spectroscopy Laboratory (FTIR, Raman, UV-VIS Spectrometers, AFM, microplotter systems and a photoreactor that allows synthesis by photo-reduction method. With FTIR, Raman and UV-VIS spectrometers, characterizations of the products developed within the scope of the project and tests to determine the adsorption and desorption properties of these products are carried out. In addition, microplastic analyzes with Raman and FTIR spectrometers are carried out within the scope of Industrial Service. Surface characterizations of the surfaces prepared within the scope of the project are carried out with AFM. With the inkjet-based microplotter system, different surfaces required within the scope of the projects are prepared. Nanoparticle synthesis of different sizes is carried out with photoreactor.
Cell Culture Laboratories
These laboratories are used to create, maintain and grow antibody-producing cells. The antibodies produced are purified in the Diagnostic Technologies Laboratory and used as diagnostic, detection and neutralizing molecules. There is also an area under the Cell Culture Laboratories where BSL2 level studies can be performed.
