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Faculty Members and Students Received Awards from Chula

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Department of Chemistry congratulates our faculty members and students who received the awards from Chulalongkorn University in the year 2025.1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prompong Pienpinijtham – Student Affairs Award, Outstanding2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanit Praneenararat – Teaching Award, Very Good3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Pumidech Puthongkham – Young Investigator Award in the Sciences and Technology4. Dr. …

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Enzymatic Catalysis for a Novel Green Synthesis Method

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Professor Dr. Sumrit Wacharasindhu developed a green synthesis method using enzymatic catalysis. We didn’t reinvent the wheel — but we did make it greener . Enzymatic reactions in water  are promising, but solubility often holds them back especially for organic compounds like α-oxo ketene dithioacetals . So we switched from “on-water” to “in-water” using a biodegradable surfactant, TPGS-750-M . …

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The admission for graduate programs in Green Chemistry and Sustainability for the second semester (Round 1) of academic year 2025 is now open.

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                  The admission for graduate programs in Green Chemistry and Sustainability for the first semester (Round 2) of academic year 2025 will open on August 1st, 2025. Applicants must complete the online application form before September 24th, 2025. Please see the information on registration and scholarship opportunities …

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The admission for graduate programs in Chemistry for the second semester (Round 1) of academic year 2025 is now open.

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                  The admission for graduate programs in Chemistry for the second semester (Round 2) of academic year 2025 will open on August sth, 2025. Applicants must complete the online application form before September 24th, 2025. Please see the information on registration and scholarship opportunities at https://www.register.gradchula.com/ Applicants must …

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Kokumi Substances in Thai-Fermented Freshwater Fish, “Pla-ra”

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Pla-ra, a semisolid/liquid fermented fish product, has been a stable ingredient for Thai cuisine since ancient times. It is made from three main ingredients (freshwater fish, salt, and carbohydrate sources). Lately, Pla-ra’s popularity has been growing and it has become one of Thailand’s industrial products. This chapter begins with an introduction to many Thai dishes …

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Selective separation of neodymium(III) using dual function DEHPA-menthol deep eutectic solvent

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Neodymium (Nd) and dysprosium (Dy) are valuable lanthanide metals used in modern technologies, particularly in permanent magnets. However, their separation is challenging due to their similar properties. This research explores the use of di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid (DEHPA) ligand as a part of a deep eutectic solvent (DES) to rapidly enhance lanthanide extraction efficiency. The prepared DES …

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Classification of Thai durian cultivars and geographical origins using fatty acid profiles

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 The research group led by Associate Professor Dr. Thanit Praneenararat studied the use of fatty acid profiles in durian pulp obtained from gas chromatography – mass spectrometry (GC–MS) to classify durian cultivars and geographical origins.  Durian samples from various provinces and cultivars such as Monthong, Chanee, and Puangmanee were analyzed. In collaboration with Associate Professor …

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Fluorescent sensors for detecting copper(II) ions and glyphosate

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The research group of Professor Dr. Paitoon Rashatasakhon reports the synthesis and application of dipicolylamine-functionalized fluorene (DPFR) and fluorenone (DPFN) derivatives as fluorescent sensors for detecting copper(II) ions and glyphosate. The compounds were prepared via Sonogashira coupling reactions and characterized for their photophysical properties. Both DPFR and DPFN exhibited selective fluorescence quenching in the presence …

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Hydrogel from Nata de coco for biomarker detection

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Bacterial cellulose (BC) or well-known as Nata de coco is a natural material with many beneficial physical properties such as biocompatibility, hydrophilicity and high porosity. Herein this research, composite hydrogels have been developed by incorporating carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) into BC to improve re-swelling property after drying. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were embedded within the BC/CMC composite …

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