Chemical Engineering Book

POLYMER ENGINEERING

Since its establishment in 1990, the main mission of the RESEARCH AREA
Polymer Engineering Laboratory (PEL) has always been
the development of appropriate technologies for o Adhesives for electronics packaging application
modifying, processing, and applying the polymeric o Bioplastics for packaging industries
composite materials to benefit the industries, society, o Packaging for extending shelf-life of fresh produces,
and environment. The deep understandings of
polymerization reactions, curing processes, mechanical fresh cuts, meat, and processed foods
and thermal properties, and possible applications of the o Biomaterials for tissue engineering and drug delivery
novel composites are always sought. Presently, PEL is
engaging in a variety of technically challenging problems applications
through close cooperation between our staffs, students, o High performance fiber composites for ballistic
and industrial partners.
impact applications
o Shape memory polymer alloys and composites from

polybenzoxazines
o Modification of properties of polymeric materials,

blends, and composites
o Prediction of material transport properties of

polymeric composites

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EDUCATION ANONGNAT
The University of Michigan, SOMWANGTHANAROJ
Ann Arbor, USA
RESEARCH INTEREST
CONTACT My research focuses on bioplastic packaging for extending shelf life
[email protected] of fresh produces and processed food, adhesive for electronics
industries, nanocomposites, pharmaceutical engineering topics
EXPERTISE: such as cocrystal formation, dispersion of drug particles in a mixer
o Bioplastic packaging
o Electronic packaging HIGHLIGHTS

▪ Research and development of polypropylene carbonate (PPC)
▪ Development of epoxy adhesive whose properties are suitable

for head gimbals assembly process
▪ Reflow encapsulant technology
▪ Bioplastic pouch for solar dried organic banana
▪ PVC/wood composites

Epoxy Adhesive

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SARAWUT EDUCATION
RIMDUSIT Case Western Reserve
University, USA
RESEARCH INTEREST
My research focuses on polymer networks (Thermosets and Gels), CONTACT
polymer engineering such as polymer alloys and polymer [email protected]
composites, bulletproof armor composites technology
EXPERTISE:
HIGHLIGHTS o High performance polymeric
▪ Development of ballistic armor composites from
materials
polybenzoxazine alloys reinforced with various types of fibers o Polymer alloys and composites
and nanofillers
▪ Shape memory polymers from polybenzoxazine of polybenzoxazines for
▪ Ultrafine fully vulcanized natural rubber powder as toughening engineering applications
fillers in brake pad and rigid plastics
▪ Alloys and Composites of polybenzoxazine e.g. bio-based
polybenzoxazines, non-asbestos frictional polymer
composites, graphene filled polybenzoxazine composites for
bipolar plate in PEM fuel cell

Ballistic armor composites from nanoparticle-filled polybenzoxazines
(for M80, AK47 and M855 ammunition protection)

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EDUCATION SIRIPORN
Imperial College London, DAMRONGSAKKUL
United Kingdom
RESEARCH INTEREST
CONTACT My research focuses on polymer blends and composites,
[email protected] biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications, property
modification of polymer.
EXPERTISE
o Biomaterials for tissue HIGHLIGHTS
▪ Development of Thai silk protein as a biomaterial in tissue
engineering, drug delivery and
controlled release system engineering and drug delivery applications
Thai silk fibroin, the main protein in Thai silk cocoon, was extracted
and fabricated into various forms in order to apply in tissue
engineering and drug delivery, for example, Thai silk fibroin-based
scaffolds to be used as bone substitutes, microspheres and
hydrogels to be used as drug delivery systems.

Silk Microspheres

Bone substitute from Thai silk fibroin

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VARUN EDUCATION
TAEPAISITPHONGSE University of California,
Los Angeles, USA
RESEARCH INTEREST
CONTACT
My research focuses on the mathematical modeling of material [email protected]
transport properties of polymeric composite materials and
development of polymeric materials for post-harvesting technology. EXPERTISE:
o Mathematical modeling of
HIGHLIGHTS
material transport properties of
▪ Mathematical modeling of gas permeability of polymeric polymeric composite materials
composite materials

▪ Mathematical modeling of thermal conductivity of polymeric
composite materials

▪ Mathematical modeling of modified atmosphere packaging

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PROCESS SYSTEM ENGINEERING

Process System Engineering Research focuses on RESEARCH AREA
modeling and simulation of chemical and related
processes. The aims are to create insight into operating o Separation of gas mixture and homogeneous liquid
through adsorption
behaviors of process which would lead to improvements
in operations and design. Process synthesis represents o Process modeling and simulation for chemical,
the challenging areas of research, which currently petrochemical, and oil refining plant
concentrate on agricultural products. Development of
relevant thermodynamic properties is being conducted o Synthesis process for vegetable oils and animal
in conjunction with process modeling and simulation. fats

o Synthetic fuel from waste

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DEACHA EDUCATION
CHATSIRIWECH Imperial College London,
United Kingdom
RESEARCH INTEREST
CONTACT
My research focuses on process modeling and simulation, [email protected]
separation such as separation of rare-earth metals from monazite
and ethanol from aqueous mixtures, converting vegetable oils to high EXPERTISE:
value products, production of carbon adsorbents from hard biomass o Process system engineering
for gas and liquid.

HIGHLIGHTS

▪ Chemisorption of hydrogen cyanide from pyrolysis of tobacco
leaves with Chloramine-T. 2019. London Journal of
Engineering Research, 19 (4)

▪ Adsorption of HCN from pyrolysis of tobacco leaves with
Na2CO3, NaHCO3, and Proline. 2019. Advances in Chemical
Engineering and Science, 9, 194-203

▪ Effect of phosphoric acid concentration on properties of
peanut shell adsorbents. 2008. Journal of Industrial and
Engineering Chemistry 14 (1) , 84-88

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SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY

For more than 25 years, this research group has mainly investigated liquid-liquid separations, particularly the extraction
and recovery of various trace metals and drugs from many water sources such as urban water, industrial water and
ground water. Their separations can be achieved via membrane technology, namely, Hollow Fiber Supported Liquid
Membrane (HFSLM). Novel extractants and environmental-friendly solvents are being investigated to improve the
extraction efficiency and stability of the membrane system. The goal of this group is threefold, i.e, to protect the
environment, to protect aquatic organisms, and to protect humans from the toxicity of contaminated water through the
knowledge and technology of Chemical Engineering.

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URA
PANCHAROEN

RESEARCH INTEREST EDUCATION
My research focuses on application of HFSLM to the separation of New Jersey Institute of
trace metal and drugs from water which is very beneficial for the Technology, USA
environment and industry. This technology has high efficiency to
selectively extract and recover targets at low concentration. HFSLM CONTACT
should be a secondary method for water treatment. Moreover, HFSLM [email protected]
has many advantages, namely, low energy and chemical usage, easy
operation as well as extraction and recovery in a single stage. EXPERTISE:
o Membrane technology
HIGHLIGHTS o Liquid – liquid separation

▪ Development of hybrid aerobic/anaerobic bioreactor systems
for biological wastewater treatment, and bioprocess

▪ Water resource utilisation and reuse

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Bio-Circular-Green economy

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
CENTER (BCGeTEC)

Bio-Circular-Green economy Technology & Engineering CENTER STRUCTURE
Center (BCGeTEC), Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn
University, was initiated by the Department of Chemical Director Prof. Dr. Suttichai Assabumrungrat
Engineering in July 2020 to serve the Thailand Economic
Development Strategy on Bio-Circular-Green Economy Executive Assoc. Prof. Dr. Varong Pavarajarn
Model under the Thailand 4.0 Policy. With our strong Advisor Dr. Rungthiwa Methaapanon

academic and research background recognized Secretary
internationally, BCGeTEC seeks to act as a catalyst for
strengthening and linking our core competencies within Deputy Directors
and between national and international institutions and
industries to propel the transition of fossil-based economy Prof. Dr. Joongjai Panpranot
to more sustainable BCG economy. BCGeTEC provides Asst. Prof. Dr. Apinan Soottitantawat
BCGe-related education, training, frontier research, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Pattaraporn Kim-lohsoontorn

industrial linkage to commercial applications through Committee Members
engagement of its partners, students, and alumni.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anongnat Somwangthanaroj
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kasidit Nootong

Asst. Prof. Dr. Amornchai Arpornwichanop

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Faculty of Engineering
Chulalongkorn University