Assist. Prof. Dr. Thawatchai Wongchang
Education
1994-1998
Bc.S. (Materials Technology)
Faculty of Sciences, Department of Materials Technology, Ramkhamkaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand
Project topic: Ceramics stain from lateritic clay.
2004-2006
M.Eng. (Materials Technology)
School of Energy, Environment and Materials, Division of Materials Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand.
Thesis topic: A study on Effect of Antioxidants on Properties of Ethylene Vinylacetate Copolymer Film.
2009-2015
Ph.D. (Materials Technology)
School of Energy, Environment and Materials, Division of Materials Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand.
Dissertation topic: A study on the Effects of Nano-additives on Processability and Mechanical Properties of Keratin Fibers Prepared by Electrospinning Process.
Fields of Interests
Ceramics stain color
Polymer processing
Polymer composite
Polymer compounding
Polymer characterization
Biopolymers
Natural fibers
Electrospinning process for polymer nanofibers
Keratin extraction
Light weight materials
Materials for aircraft and new vehicles
PET recycles PET
Melt viscosity improvement of rPET
Articles Published and Conferences
Isarankura Na Ayutthaya, S. and Wootthikanokkhan, J. (2008) , "Investigation of the Photodegradation Behaviors of an Ethylene/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Solar Cell Encapsulant and Effects of Antioxidants on the Photostability of the Material". Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 107, No. 6, pp. 3853-3863.
J.Wootthikanokkhan, N. Wongta, N. Sombatsompop, A. Kositchaiyong, J. Wong-on, S. Isarankura na Ayutthaya, N. Kaabbuathong, (2011) “Effect of Blending Conditions on Mechanical, Thermal, and Rheological Properties of Plasticized Poly(lactic acid)/Maleated Thermoplastic Starch Blends”., Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 124 , pp. 1012-1019.
J. Wootthikanokkhan, T. Cheachun, N. Sombatsompop, S. Thumsorn, N. Kaabbuathong, N. Wongta, J. Wong-On, S. Isarankura Na Ayutthaya, A. Kositchaiyong. (2012) " Crystallization and Thermomechanical Properties of PLA Composites: Effects of Additive Types and Heat Treatment ".Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 124, No. 2, pp 1012-1019.
Wootthikanokkhan, J., Kesemwananimit, P., Sombatsompop, N., Kositchaiyong, A., Wong-On, J., Isarankura na Ayutthaya, S., and Kaabbuathong, N., (2012) "Preparation of Modified Starch-grafted Poly(lactic acid) and a Study on Compatibilizing Efficacy of the Copolymers in Poly(lactic acid)/thermoplastic Starch Blends". Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 126, No. S1, pp. E389-E396.
Isarankura Na Ayutthaya S., Wootthikanokkhan J., Extraction of Keratin from Chicken Feather and Electrospinning of the Keratin/PLA Blends, 2013, The 4th International Conference on Multi-Functional Materials and Structures (MFMS 2013), 14-17 July 2013, Bangkok, Thailand.Advanced Materials Research Vol. 747 (2013) pp 711-714 (International conference proceeding)
Isarankura Na Ayutthaya, S., Tanpichai, S., Wootthikanokkhan, J., (2015) " Keratin Extracted from Chicken Feather Waste: Extraction, Preparation, and Structural Characterization of the Keratin and Keratin/Biopolymer Films and Electrospuns ". Journal of Polymers and the Environment, Vol. 23, pp. 506-516.
Isarankura Na Ayutthaya S.*, Tanpichai S., Wootthikanokkhan J., Preparation and structural characterization of electrospun fibers of chicken feather extracted keratin/poly(lactic acid)/clay, 2014, The 2014 IUPAC World Polymer Congress (MACRO 2014), Chiang Mai, Thailand, (Proceeding Macro2014, pp. 70-72).
Isarankura Na Ayutthaya, S., Tanpichai, S., Wootthikanokkhan, J., Sangkhun, W. (2016) " Effect of clay content on morphology and processability of electrospun keratin/poly(lactic acid) nanofiber". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 85, pp. 585-595.
Isarankura Na Ayutthaya S.*, Wootthikanokkhan J., Investigation of Morphology and Photocatalytic Activities of Electrospun Chicken Feather Keratin/PLA/TiO2/Clay Nanofibers, 2019, 2019 Research, Invention, and Innovation Congress (RI2C 2019), E3S Web of Conferences 141, 01003 (2020) (International conference proceeding : Best Paper Award)
Isarankura Na Ayutthaya S.*, Bunyarak M., Boondeacha N., Sangrawee N., Markmee N., Haaiant S., Viscosity improvement of recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) from waste bottles by adding antioxidants and chain-extender, 2021, 2021 Research, Invention, and Innovation Congress (RI2C 2019), (International conference proceeding : Submitted)
Tanawit P., Manussawin K., Yotsawee P., Isarankura Na Ayutthaya S.*, Effect of Crosslinking agent and Blowing agent on the properties of natural rubber: Morphology and Mechanical properties - Before and After Fuel swelling, 2021, The Journal of Industrial Technology, (Submitted)
Kanithasungkas Y., Sornsuwan S., Panmee A., Isarankura Na Ayutthaya S.*, Improvement of mechanical properties of Self-sealing material of self-sealing fuel tank by adding nanocellulose fiber, 2021, Pathumwan Academic Journal, (Submitted)
Buncha Roonthong, Sorawit Damdenngam, Nutthanon Intarasuwan, Nismar Parneam, Patpimol Suwankan, and Siriorn Isarankura Na Ayutthaya*, Effect of h-NS content on the Viscosity, Morphology, Gelation, and Mechanical Properties of the Modified-rPET from bottle waste, The 4th International Conference on Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (ESIT 2024), February 20-23, 2024, Amari, Pattaya, Thailand) (International conference proceeding: Runner Up Award)
Nismar Parneam, Siriorn Isarankura Na Ayutthaya*, Nathapong Sukhawipat and Seekharin Komonhirun, Stabilizer effects on the gelation of modified recycled PET for 3D printing filament application, The 4th International Conference on Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (ESIT 2024), February 20-23, 2024, Amari, Pattaya, Thailand)