2.1 Influences of Additives on Acrylamide Superabsorbent Polymer Performance
To investigate the roles of diprotic acid in polymerization of acrylamide superabsorbent polymers, the stability of complexed superabsorbent polymer and the superabsorbent polymer composites by crosslinking agent and nanoparticles of silica.
2.2 Utilization of Synthetic Polymers in Environmental Treatment
To elucidate the biodegradability of absorbent polymers synthesized by biotechnology and their applications for waste-water treatment.
2.3 A Novel Method for Producing NR-Silica Composites from Sol-Gel Process of Silane in Latex
To study the factors affecting the physical appearance, and mechanical properties of natural rubber composites containing silica and their correlation between structure and mechanical properties.
2.4 Thermoplastic Elastomer of Polyethylene and Natural Rubber Blends
To investigate a new type of thermoplastic elastomer by reactive blending of polyethylene with the unmodified and modified natural rubber under various reaction conditions. The mechanical, physical and chemical properties of the new thermoplastic elastomer so synthesized shall be studied for industrial fabrication.
2.5 Biofouling of Surface-Charged Chitosan and Assembled Thin Film of Chitosan and Its Charged Derivatives
To prepare surface-charged chitosan by chemical reaction of amino groups;
To control biofouling of materials surfaces by multilayer thin film assembled from chitosan and its charged derivatives;
To determine the correlation between charge character and biofouling of chitosan.
2.6 Characterization of Silk Fibers and Fabric Print Quality by Inkjet Ink
To characterize species-property relationship of silk in Thailand. Isolation and identification of silk binder (sericin) and their application as a padding agent for silk fabric printing by the commercially available inkjet inks.
