The research group challenges surface modifications and nano-dispersion of nano-functional materials technology, processing and assemblies of hybrids membrane, thin-film and fibers. We aims at integrated nano-materials and engineering systems technology for applications in energy, water and air quality.

1. Self-cleaning surface
2. High-efficiency solar energy
3. Anti-microbial nano-coatings
4. Nano-dispersion in liquid and polymeric phases
5. Energy-efficient desalination system

(1) P. Butnoi, A. Pangon, R. Berger, H.-J. Butt and V. Intasanta, Electrospun nanocomposite fibers from lignin and iron oxide as supercapacitor material, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2021, 12, 2153-2167.

(2) S. Chaleawlert-umpon, S. Phiromrak and N. Pimpha, Sustainable N-doped lignin-derived porous carbon showing ion selectivity in capacitive deionization applications, Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 2021, 7, 1828-1839.

(3) L. Vayachuta, R. Thiramanas, P. Prompinit, S. Du-a-man, D. Viboonratanasri and C. Chotsuwan, Nanohybrid Ethanol Emitters for Disinfection of Bacteria and Viruses on Contaminated Surfaces, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 2021, 3, 5105-5114.

(4) A. Kaewprajak, P. Kumnorkaew, K. Lohawet, B. Duong, T. Chonsut, N. Kayunkid, N. Saranrom and V. Promarak, An unconventional blade coating for low-cost fabrication of PCDTBT: PC70BM polymer and CH3NH3PbIxCl3-x perovskite solar cells, Surfaces and Interfaces, 2021, 23, 100969.

(5) S. Chaleawlert-umpon and N. Pimpha, Sustainable lignin-derived hierarchically porous carbon for capacitive deionization applications, New Journal of Chemistry, 2020, 44, 12058-12067.

(6) T. Muangnapoh, P. Srimara and P. Vas-Umnuay, Template- and Magnetic Field-Free Chemical Reduction of Ni Nanochains for Ni–Al2O3 Cermet Films: Growth Control, Characterization, and Application, ACS Omega, 2020, 5, 24584-24591.

(7) D. Viboonratanasri, P. Thongdee, M. Prajuabsuk, P. Pungpo, L. Vayachuta and P. Prompinit, Precisely controlled delivery of plant hormone using poly(vinyl alcohol)/zeolite A hydrofilm composite, Polymer Engineering & Science, 2021, 61, 2172-2182.

(8) C. Pokhum and C. Chawengkijwanich, nZVI-responsive biofilm production of Pseudomonas putida under mild nZVI condition, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 2021, 23, 147.

(9) P. Khamnantha, C. Homla-or, K. Suttisintong, J. Manyam, M. Raita, V. Champreda, V. Intasanta, H.-J. Butt, R. Berger and A. Pangon, Stable Lignin-Rich Nanofibers for Binder-Free Carbon Electrodes in Supercapacitors, ACS Applied Nano Materials, 2021, 4, 13099-13111.

(10) P. Jiamjirangkul, T. Inprasit, V. Intasanta and A. Pangon, Metal organic framework-integrated chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanofibrous membrane hybrids from green process for selective CO2 capture and filtration, Chemical Engineering Science, 2020, 221, 115650.

(11) K. Chamchoy, A. Thiangtrong, P. Pisitsak and C. Vanichvattanadecha, Magnetic composite sponges based on chitosan and whey protein modified magnetite nanoparticles for dye removal from water, Journal of Porous Materials, 2021, DOI: 10.1007/s10934-021-01173-2.

(12) B. Suntamit, C. Vanichvattanadecha and V. Intasanta, Effect of ZnO Nanoparticles on Hydrophobicity, Biological and Mechanical Properties of Side-by-Side Bicomponent PP Fibers, Fibers and Polymers, 2021, 22, 1607-1622.