CKCL KKU - Principal investigator

CKCL KKU

Name: Kitirote Wantala, Ph.D. (Engineering, Chemical Engineering)

Position: Associate Professor (Chemical Engineering)

Director of Carbon and Global Warming Management Center, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University

Director of the Chemical Kinetics and Applied Catalysis Laboratory (CKCL), Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University

Email: kitirote@kku.ac.th or hwkitirote@gmail.com

About me:

Assoc. Prof. Kitirote Wantala is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Khon Kaen University, Thailand. Dr. Kitirote received his Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering) from Thammasat University (TU), Thailand, in 2010. He subsequently became a lecturer in the Chemical Engineering department Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, in 2011.

Dr. Kitirote currently serves as the Director of the Chemical Kinetics and Applied Catalysis Laboratory (CKCL) and the Center for Carbon and Global Warming Management at KKU. His research primarily integrates chemical engineering, materials science, and environmental engineering to develop sustainable technologies, tackle pollution, and manage greenhouse gases.

His extensive portfolio, which includes over 100 publications in international Scopus-indexed journals, can be categorized into three main areas:

1. Photocatalysis and Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)

This area focuses on developing advanced materials to treat wastewater, particularly for degrading stubborn organic pollutants that conventional biological treatments cannot handle.

Mechanism: He designs and synthesizes photocatalysts (materials that accelerate chemical reactions upon exposure to light) to generate highly reactive radicals. These radicals break down the chemical structures of toxic contaminants in water.
Target Pollutants: His research targets a variety of pollutants, including industrial dyes (e.g., Methylene blue), antibiotic residues (e.g., Tetracycline), and humic acids.
Nanomaterial Development: Dr. Kitirote has extensively researched the modification of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) to enhance its efficiency under different light spectrums. This includes doping TiO2 with metals like Molybdenum (Mo:TiO2) or Platinum/Copper (Pt/Cu-TiO2), as well as developing Perovskite structures (like CeMnO3) for better light absorption and catalytic performance.

2. Renewable Energy and Biomass Valorization

This research group focuses on converting agricultural and industrial waste into high-value renewable energy and useful materials, contributing to the circular economy.

Solid Biofuel Production: He studies the Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) process. This technique uses heat and pressure in a water-rich environment to convert wet biomass waste into "Hydrochar," a solid, carbon-rich biofuel with high heating value that can be used as a clean alternative to coal.
Pyrolysis and Catalysts: His work includes extracting calcium-based catalysts from waste materials (like waste gypsum). These synthesized catalysts are then used to improve the efficiency of biomass pyrolysis, aiming to produce high-quality, light liquid biofuels.

3. Advanced Materials and CO2 Management

Addressing global warming is a key pillar of his work, focusing on the design and green synthesis of novel materials for greenhouse gas reduction.

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): He evaluates and develops MOFs to be used as catalysts for CO2 reduction. This process aims to capture and convert carbon dioxide into useful precursor chemicals or alternative fuels.
Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4): His research proposes environmentally friendly (green synthesis) methods for creating carbon nitride structures combined with metal alloys (like Mg-Zn-Al). These materials are designed for use in green chemical reactions and sustainable environmental applications.

In summary, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kitirote Wantala’s research is highly focused on Green Engineering and Sustainability, utilizing applied catalysis and advanced materials to solve real-world environmental and energy challenges.

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<<<Fields of Interest>>>

Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs): Photocatalysis, Fenton-Like process
Heavy Metal Adsorption Process
Carbon Footprints: Carbon Footprint Products (CFP), Cabon Footprint Organizations (CFO)
Catalysis Technology
Environmental Catalysis
Bio-Fuel Production: Bio-Gasoline, Bio-Kerosene and Bio-Diesel
Coal-like or Hydrochar production via Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC)

Editorial Boards of Journal

Editor-In-Chief

Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology (APST)

Associate Editors:

Guest-Editors:

Material Today Proceeding (AMEEHA2022)

International Editorial Board:

Environmental and Water Engineering (JEWE)

Conference Chair and Lead

The conference on advanced materials in environment, energy and health applications-AMEEHA 2022, 3-5 August 2022, Pathumwan Princess Hotel, Bangkok, THAILAND

The AMEEHA 2022 is jointly organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Thailand, and the Department of Environmental Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, India.

The Chemical Engineering Senior Project Pitching Contest, 7 March 2024, Krungsri River Hotel, Ayutthaya, THAILAND

The Chemical Engineering Senior Project Pitching Contest 2024 is jointly organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering, Khon Kaen University and the Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (TiChE), Thailand

The 4th Thailand Biorefinery Symposium (TBioS-4), 13 - 14 June 2024, Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid, Khon Kaen, THAILAND

The 4th TbioS is jointly organized by Khon Kaen University, Thammasat University, Suranaree University of Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Rangsit University, Chulalongkorn University, and Burapha University, Thailand.

The 34th Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry International Conference (TIChE2025), 20-21 May, 2025, Dusit Thani, Pattaya, Thailand, including TIChE 2025, TIChE Design 2025, TIChE Senior Project Contest 2025, TIChE High School Project Contest 2025.

The 34th Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry International Conference (TIChE2025) is jointly organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering, Khon Kaen University and the Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (TiChE), Thailand.

Keynote speakers and invited speakers

1. International Conference on “INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM, SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY FOR ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY” (IC-IKSAT-2K24), Organized by DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING, 15th & 16th March, 2024, INDIA

Title: Sustainable biofuel production in the packed bed reactor over alkaline catalysts (Keynote Speaker)

1. The 3rd Kyutech-KKU International Symposium (Kyutech), Organized by the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, December 6-8, 2024, Thailand.

Title: Visible-light-induced photodegradation of carboplatin using La-Fe-modified SrTiO3: A synergistic approach with enhanced Pt-photodeposited catalysts (Invited Speaker)

1. The Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference 2024 (PACCON 2024), Organized by the Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, February 13-15, 2025, Thailand

Title: Sustainable biofuel production utilizing alkaline catalysts in a packed-bed reactor, Session: Environmental chemistry and renewable energy (Invited Speaker)

1. 1st Virtual International Conference on Frontier Innovations in Interdisciplinary Sciences, Ecology, and Biotechnology for Sustainable Development (Insect 2025), October 2-3, 2025, India

Title: Alkaline Catalyst-Assisted Biofuel Production from Biomass in a Packed-Bed Reactor: Toward Green Energy Solutions (Keynote Speaker)

1. The 9th Thailand International Nanotechnology Conference (NanoThailand 2025), November 3-5, 2025, Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok, Thailand

Title: Deoxygenation of bio-oil to sustainable aviation fuel over multi-layer basic-acid catalysts via pyrolysis catalytic cracking process, Session 7 Advanced Nanomaterial Characterization and Modern Instrumentation (Invited Speaker)

<<<Research Achievements>>>

PAPERS IN PEER-REVIEWED INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL (English) (* Corresponding author)

A. Choonut, N. Wongfaed, A. Poolpol, T. Jumpa, S. Boonlue, K. Wantala, O. Pinyakong, A. Reungsang, P. Plangklang, S. Sittijunda, Unveiling a novel Neobacillus strain: Optimization, metabolomic, and genomic insights into polyvinyl chloride microplastic biodegradation, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026, 122367 (SCI, Q1, IF: 7.20, 2024/ SCOPUS, Q1, Tier 1)
K.Chothikarn, P. Khemthong, S. Youngjan, Y. Injongkol, N. Yodsin, W. Wannasee, J. Phanthasri, A. Jiratanachotikul, P. Krukkratoke, B. Rungtaweevoranit, I. Rakngam, S. Kuboon, S. Kiatphuengporn, T. Butburee, S. Jungsuttiwong, K. Faungnawakij, K. Wantala, S. Loiha, J. Wittayakhun, R. Khunphonoi. Synergistic Effect of Cu on Ni Catalysts Supported on SiO2-CaO Derived from Sludge Waste During CO2 Dry Reforming, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026, 535, 175262. (SCI, IF: 13.20, 2024/ SCOPUS, Q1: Tier 1)
P. Pimsri, N. Tabtimtong, P. Athikaphan, S. Tanusilp, T. Chankhanittha, S. Nijpanich, K. Wantala, M. Suwannaruang, Architectured BaTiO3/TiO2 heterostructures via in-situ and ex-situ synthesis routes: Tuning interfacial structures for enhanced photocatalytic performance, Surfaces and Interfaces, 2026, 108661 (SCI, IF: 6.30, 2024/ SCOPUS, Q1)
A. Choonut, N. Wongfaed, A. Poolpol, S. Boonlue, K. Wantala, O. Pinyakong, P. Plangklang, A. Reungsang, Biodegradation of polyethylene terephthalate microplastics by Paenibacillus naphthalenovorans PETKKU2: Response surface optimization and genomic evidence for an alternative degradation mechanism, PLoS One 21 (2), e0341623, 2026 (SCI, IF: 2.6, 2024/ SCOPUS, Q1)
M. J. A. Mansor, I. H. Ibrahim, A. Ideris, K. Wantala, V. C. Nguyen, S. Z. Abidin*, Recent study of transition bimetallic catalyst in biomass tar steam reforming for hydrogen-rich syngas: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis, Biomass and Bioenergy, 2025, 202 (11), 108166 (SCI, IF: 5.80, 2024/ SCOPUS, Q1: Tier 1)
S. Sotornsak, N. Chanlek, N. Phromviyo, P. Srepusharawoot, K. Wantala, W. Jarernboon and P. Thongbai, Tailored microstructure and superior dielectric response in NbyTi1-yO2 ceramics derived from high-energy ball milling, Materials Technology, Advanced Performance Materials, 2025, 40 (1), 2533939 (SCI, IF: 3.70, 2024/ SCOPUS, Q1)
S. Phiyanalinmat*, K. Wantala and N. Chanpum, Studies on Photo-reactivity of Fe/Pumice photocatalyst for Indigo carmine Photodegradation, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2025, IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 1516 012023.
S. Srilarueang, N. Phromviyo, B. Putasaeng, P. Srepusharawoot, K. Wantala, W. Jarernboon, P. Thongbai, Tetrabutyl Titanate–Driven Sintering for Enhanced Microstructure, Giant Dielectric Response, and Superior Nonlinear Electrical Properties in Na1/3Ca1/3Tb1/3Cu3Ti4O12 , Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2025, 131204 (SCI, IF: 4.70, 2024/ SCOPUS, Q1)
T. Suwannaruang, K. Wantala*, H.P. Shivaraju, B. Shahmoradi, P. Kidkhunthod, N. Chanlek, S. Nijpanich, P. Chirawatkul, C. Saiyasombat, Visible-light-driven photodegradation of Pt-derivative anticancer drug carboplatin over La-Fe-modified SrTiO3 with simultaneous doping and enhanced Pt-photodeposited catalyst, Journal of Water Process Engineering, Volume 71, 2025, 107387 (SCI, IF: 6.30, 2023/ SCOPUS, Q1: Tier 1)
Suwannaruang, T., Wantala, K.*, Phuthongkhao, P., Hundt, J. P., Taffa, D.H., Wark, M., Kidkhunthod, P., Revealing improved photocatalytic decomposition of fluoroquinolone antibiotic over hydrothermally grown perovskite SrTi1-xFexO3 nanostructures, Surfaces and Interfaces, 601, 2025, 106001. (SCI, IF: 5.70, 2023/ SCOPUS, Q1)
K. Sreejivungsa, N. Promviyo, W. Jarernboon, K. Wantala & P. Thongbai*, Enhancing Dielectric Properties of Gold Nanoparticles Attached to Acid−Treated Pristine Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes−BaTiO3/PVDF Polymer Nanocomposites, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2025, 50: 6853 – 6863. (SCI, IF: 2.60, 2023/ SCOPUS, Q1)
H. Salehzadeh, B. Shahmoradi*, A. Maleki, B. Nikkhoo, B. Rahimi, M. Rezaee, E. Mohammadi, H.P. Shivaraju, G. Ren, K. Wantala, H.J. Choi, M. Safari, Magnetically separable BiZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposites and their application for degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid pesticide, Materials Today Sustainability, 2024, 28, 100962. (SCI, Q1, IF: 7.80, 2023/ SCOPUS, Q1, Tier 1)
H.S. Anusha, S.P. Jijoe, T. Tenzin, V. Divya, K.M. Anilkumar, S.R. Yashas, K. Sumana, K. Wantala, H.P. Shivaraju*, Enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting and photocatalytic decomposition performance of visible light active MgMnO3 perovskite nanostructure, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 77, 1074–1089. (SCI, IF: 7.80, 2023/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2023)
H. Salehzadeh, K. Wantala, B. Shahmoradi*, A. Maleki, T. Suwannaruang, H. P. Shivaraju, E. Mohammadi, G. Ren, D. F. Jenkins, H. J. Choi*, M. Safari, Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Diazinon Using Ni:ZnO/Fe3O4, Nanocomposite Under Solar Light, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2024, 161, 105528. (SCI, IF: 5.60, 2022/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2022)
P. Phuthongkhao, T. Suwannaruang, R. Khunphonoi, P. Khemthong, K. Wantala*, Bio-coal Synthesis via Hydrothermal Carbonization of Giant Salvinia for a High-quality Solid Biofuel, BioEnergy Research, 2024, (SCI, IF: 3.60, 2022/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2021)
J. S. Prabagar, T. Tenzin, Y. Sneha, D. Vinod, H. S. Anusha, B. Shahmoradi, K. Wantala, D. Jenkins, G. McKay, J. W. Park, H.P. Shivaraju, Novel NiFeAl hybridized layered double hydroxide nanofibrous for photocatalytic degradation and CO2 reduction, Materials Today Sustainability, 2024, 100745 (SCI, Q1, IF: 7.80, 2023/ SCOPUS, Q1, Tier 1)
P. Anantharamu, S. Yadav, J. S. Prabagar, T. Tenzin, V. Divya, B. Shahmoradi, K. Wantala, D. Jenkins, G. McKay, H.P. Shivaraju, Improved metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their application in catalytic CO2 reduction: A review, Materials Today Sustainability, 2024, 100745 (SCI, Q1, IF: 7.80, 2023/ SCOPUS, Q1, Tier 1)
W. Chansiriwat, K. Wantala*, R. Khunphonoi, P. Khemthong, C. Lorentz, B. da Costa Magalhães, M. Prevot, D. Laurenti, C. Geantet*, Gypsum-derived CaO catalytic pyrolysis of palm oil in a continuously packed bed reactor, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 2024, 178, 106414 (SCI, Q1, IF: 6.0, 2022/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2022)
K. Wantala*, F.C. Go, V.C. Garcia, P. Chirawatkul, N. Chanlek, P. Kidkhunthod, R.R. Abarca, M.D. de Luna*, Low thermal oxidation of gaseous toluene over Cu/Ce single-doped and co-doped OMS-2 on different synthetic routes, Chemical Engineering Communications, 2024, 211(3), pp. 350–365 (SCI, Q3, IF: 2.494, 2020/ SCOPUS, Q2, 2020)
P. Khemthong, R. Kaewmeesri, N. Osakoo, C. Keawkumay, R. Khunphonoi, S. Youngjan, K. Wantala, Hydrodeoxygenation of cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone (Book chapter), Advances in Hydrotreating for Integrated Biofuel Production, Elsevier, 2024, pp. 215-232.
Hamzeh Salehzadeh, Kitirote Wantala, Ebrahim Mohammadi, H.P. Shivaraju, Behzad Shahmoradi, Sami Ritmi, Afshin Maleki, Mehdi Safari, Solar photodegradation of malathion from aqueous media using Al-doped ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposite, Catalysis Communications, 2023, In Press (SCI, IF: 3.7, 2022/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2022)
K. Wantala*, W. Klangwichian, T. Suwannaruang, S. Praphatsaraphiwat, R. Taksungnern, P. Chirawatkul, S. Kaewluan, H.P. Shivaraju, In-situ hydro-deoxygenation onto nickel-doped HZSM-5 zeolite catalyst for upgrading pyrolytic oil, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023, 30, 117829 –117845. (SCI, Q1, IF: 5.8, 2022/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2022)
Siridet Piboonudomkarn, Pongtanawat Khemthong, Saran Youngjan, Kitirote Wantala, Visanu Tanboonchuy, Yingyote Lubphoo, Rattabal Khunphonoi, Co-hydrothermally carbonized sewage sludge and lignocellulosic biomass: an efficiently renewable solid energy, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, (2023) 16 (12), 105315 (SCI, Q1, IF: 6, 2022/ SCOPUS, Q1 and Tier 1, 2022)
Yadav Sneha, Divya Vinod, Jijoe Samuel Prabagar, Thinley Tenzin, Afshin Maleki, Behzad Shahmoradi, Kitirote Wantala, David Jenkins, Gordon McKay, Harikaranahalli Puttaiah Shivaraju*, Multifunctional Metal (Ag, Bi) Organic Frameworks: A Versatile Platform for Photocatalytic Degradation, CO2 and N2 Reduction, and Enhanced Antibacterial Applications, Materials Today Sustainability, 2023, 100527, (SCI, Q1, IF: 7.80, 2023/ SCOPUS, Q1, Tier 1)
Yadav Sneha, Jijoe Samuel Prabagar, Thinley Tenzin, Behzad Shahmoradi, Kitirote Wantala, Sami Rtimi, Afshin Maleki, Diganta B Das, Harikaranahalli Puttaiah Shivaraju*, Visible light responsive AgBiS2 nanomaterials for photocatalytic applications in removal of antimicrobial compounds and bacterial pathogens: possible electrochemical pathways, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2023, 110950, (SCI, Q1, IF: 7.70, 2023/ SCOPUS, Q1, Tier 1)
R. Chueaphetr, T. Suwannaruang, R. Khunphonoi, P. Khemthong, K. Wantala*, Enhancing deoxygenation of waste cooking palm oil over CaO-MgO catalyst modified by K2O for green bio-fuel, Fuel, 2023, 354, 129350, (SCI, Q1, IF: 7.60, 2022/ SCOPUS, Q1, Tier 1)
Parya Fatholahi, H. Salehzadeh, Katayon Hosseini, K. Wantala, H.P. Shivaraju,D. Jenkins, B. Shahmoradi*, Removal of erythromycin antibiotic from the aqueous media using magnetic graphene oxide nanoparticles, Desalination and Water Treatment, 2023, 303, 142-150 (SCI, Q4, IF: 1.273, 2023/ SCOPUS, Q3)
J. Phanthasri, D.YS. Yan, K. Wantala, R. Khunphonoi, P. Khamdahsag, V. Tanboonchuy, Selenate removal via continuous fixed-bed column with nanoscale zero-valent iron supported on bentonite-zeolite pellets, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2023, 53, 103843 (SCI, IF: 7.34, 2021/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2021)
T. Thinley, J.S. Prabagar, S. Yadav, H.S. Anusha, K.M. Anilkumar, W. Kitirote, B. Shahmoradi, H.P. Shivaraju, LaNiO3-rGO perovskite interface for sustainable decontaminants of emerging concerns under visible light photocatalysis, Journal of Molecular Structure, 2023, 1285,135413 (SCI, IF: 3.841, 2021/ SCOPUS, Q2, 2021)
H.S. Anusha, S.P. Jijoe, T. Tenzin, Y. Sneha, K.M. Anilkumar, D.B. Das, J. David, K. Wantala, H.P. Shivaraju*, Catalysis interfaced multifunctional membranes for sustainable treatment of water and wastewater, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 2023, 19, May 2023, 100773 (SCOPUS, Q1, 2021)
P. Phuthongkhao, Phasin, P. Boonma, R. Khunphonoi, E. Kanchanatip, T. Suwannaruang, H.P. Shivaraju, K. Wantala*, Preparation and characterization of hydrothermally processed carbonaceous hydrochar from pulp and paper sludge waste, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023, In Press (SCI, Q2, IF: 4.050, 2021/ SCOPUS, Q2, 2021)
S. Sirijuncheun, V. Seithtanabutara, K. Wantala, T. Wongwuttanasatian*, Impact of Alkali Impregnation on Physicochemical Properties of Macro-scale Sugarcane Bagasse, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023, In Press (SCI, Q2, IF: 4.050, 2021/ SCOPUS, Q2, 2021)
S. Paiboonudomkarna, K. Wantala, Y. Lubphoo, R. Khunphonoi*, Conversion of sewage sludge from industrial wastewater treatment to solid fuel through hydrothermal carbonization process, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023, 75, 85-90. (SCOPUS, Q3, 2021)
J. S. Prabagar, D. Vinod, Y. Sneha, K.M.Anilkumar, S. Rtimi, K. Wantala & H.P. Shivaraju*, Novel gC3N4/MgZnAl-cLDH for solar based photocatalytic ammonia production using atmospheric nitrogen, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023, 30(39), pp. 90383-90396 (SCI, Q1, IF: 5.190, 2021/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2021)
H. S. Anusha, S. Yadav, T. Tenzin, J. S. Prabagar, K. M. Anilkumar, W. Kitirote & H. P. Shivaraju*, Improved CeMnO3 perovskite framework for visible light aided degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride antibiotic residues, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (JEST), 2022, IN PRESS (SCI, IF: 3.519, 2021/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2021)
D. Permporn, K. Wantala, P. Khemthong, J. Phanthasri, S. Neramittagapong, M. Wongaree, R. Khunphonoi*, Insight into the photocatalytic reduction of hexavalent chromium using photodeposited metal nanoparticle-TiO2 photocatalysis, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023, 30(39), pp. 90328-90340 (SCI, Q1, IF: 5.190, 2021/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2021)
J.S. Prabagar, Y. Sneha, T. Tenzin, B. Shahmoradi, S. Rtimi, K. Wantala, D. Jenkins, H. P. Shivaraju*, Photocatalytic transfer of aqueous nitrogen into ammonia using nickel-titanium-layered double hydroxide, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023, 30(39), pp. 90341-90351 (SCI, Q1, IF: 5.190, 2021/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2021)
S. Paiboonudomkarna, K. Wantala, Y. Lubphoo, R. Khunphonoi*, Conversion of sewage sludge from industrial wastewater treatment to solid fuel through hydrothermal carbonization process, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023, 75, 85-90. (SCOPUS, Q3, 2021)
E. Kanchanatip, N. Prasertsung, ‪N. Thasnas, N. Grisdanurak, K. Wantala*, Valorization of cannabis waste via hydrothermal carbonization: solid fuel production and characterization, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023, 30(39), pp. 90318-90327 (SCI, Q1, IF: 5.190, 2021/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2021)
T. Suwannaruang, Pratyanuwat, P. Sinthujariwat, K. Wantala*, P. Chirawatkul, N. Junlek, S. Nijpanich, B. Shahmoradi, H.P. Shivaraju, Dynamically driven perovskite La-Fe-modified SrTiO3 nanocubes and their improved photoresponsive activity under visible light: Influence of alkaline environment, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023, 30(39), pp. 90298-90317 (SCI, Q1, IF: 5.190, 2021/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2021)
Safari, R. Rezaee, R. D. C. Soltani, M. Ghorbani, M. Faridan, K. Wantala, H.P. Shivaraju, B. Shahmoradi*, Solar photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin using Ni:TiO2 nanoparticles stabilized on the ceramic plates, Desalination and Water Treatment, 2022, 270, 163-171 (SCI, Q4, IF: 1.254, 2021/ SCOPUS, Q3)
K. Abedi, B. Shahmoradi, K. Wantala, T. Suwannaruang, N. Amini, A. Maleki, S.M. Lee, H. P. Shivaraju, Immobilized Mo:TiO2 nanoparticles for humic acid removal in an aqueous medium using solar spectrum, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2022, 33,16777–16788 (SCI, Q2, IF: 2.478, 2020/ SCOPUS, Q2, 2021)
Yashas, S.R., Shivaraju, H.P., Kitirote, W., Das Diganta, B. (2022). Fate, Transport, and Effects of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Urban Environment. In: Chakraborty, P., Snow, D. (eds) Legacy and Emerging Contaminants in Water and Wastewater. Emerging Contaminants and Associated Treatment Technologies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95443-7_6
E. Kanchanatip, W. Chansiriwat, S. Palalerd, R. Khunphonoi, T. Kumsaen, K. Wantala*, Light biofuel production from waste cooking oil via pyrolytic catalysis cracking over modified Thai dolomite catalysts, Carbon Resources Conversion, 2022, 5, 177-184 (SCOPUS: Q1, 2021)
J.S. Prabagar, S.R. Yashas, B. Gurupadayya, K. Wantala, D. B. Diganta, H.P. Shivaraju*, Degradation of doxycycline antibiotics using lanthanum copper oxide microspheres under simulated sunlight, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022, 29, 57204–57214 (SCI, Q1, IF: 5.190, 2021/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2021)
S. Dadvar, B. Shahmoradi*, S. Habibi, K. Wantala, T. Suwannaruang, A. Maleki, H.P. Shivaraju, S.M. Lee*, Photocatalytic degradation of water disinfection by-products by zirconium doped zinc oxide nanoparticles, Desalination and Water Treatment, 2022, 522, 339-347. (SCI, Q4, IF: 0.854, 2019/ SCOPUS, Q2)
D. Permporn, R. Khunphonoi*, J. Wilamat, P. Khemthong, P. Chirawatkul, T. Butburee*, W. Sangkhun, K. Wantala, N. Grisdanurak, J. Santatiwongchai, P. Hirunsit, W. Klysubun, M.D.G. de Luna, Insight into the roles of metal loading on CO2 photocatalytic reduction behaviors of TiO2, Nanomaterials, 2022, 12(3), 474. (SCI, Q1, IF: 5.076, 2020/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2020)
K. Abedi*, B. Shahmoradi*, E. Mohammadi, K. Wantala, A. Maleki, Y. Zandsalimi, S. Salimi, S. Kohzadi, Photocatalytic Degradation of VOCs from air stream Using Mo:TiO2/GAC Nanocomposites, Materials Research Express, 2022, 9 (2), 025502 (SCI, Q4, IF: 1.62, 2020/ SCOPUS, Q2, 2020)
W. Chansiriwat, K. Wantala*, R. Khunphonoi, P. Khemthong, T. Suwannaruang, S.C. Rood, Enhancing the catalytic performance of calcium-based catalyst derived from gypsum waste for renewable light fuel production through a pyrolysis process: A study on the effect of magnesium content, Chemosphere, 2022, 292, 133516 (SCI, Q1, IF: 7.086, 2020/ SCOPUS, Q1, Tier 1, 2020)
J. Phanthasri, S.Y.S. Yan, K. Wantala, R. Khunphonoi, V. Tanboonchuy*, Reduction and adsorption co-processes for selenate removal by zeolite-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron, Engineering and Applied Science Research, 49(3), 363–372. (SCOPUS Q3, 2020)
R.G. Pratiwi, and K. Wantala*, Hydro-conversion of palm oil via continuously pyrolytic catalysis to biofuels over oxide-based catalyst derived from waste blood clamshell: Effect of magnesium contents, Molecular catalysis, 2022, 523, 111468 (SCI, Q1, IF: 5.062, 2020/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2019)
Kaewbuddee, P. Chirawatkul, K. Kamonsuangkasem, N. Chanlek and K. Wantala*, Structural Characterizations of Copper Incorporated Manganese Oxide OMS-2 Material and Its Efficiencies on Toluene Oxidation, Chemical Engineering Communications, 2022, 209 (4), 512–528. (SCI, Q3, IF: 2.494, 2020/ SCOPUS, Q2, 2020)
S.R. Yashas, B. Shahmoradi, K. Wantala, H.P. Shivaraju*, Potentiality of polymer nanocomposites for sustainable environmental applications: a review of recent advances, POLYMER, 2021, 233, 26 October 2021, 12418, (SCI, Q1, IF: 4.430, 2020/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2020)
J. Phanthasri, S.Y.S. Yan, K. Wantala, R. Khunphonoi, V. Tanboonchuy*, Reduction and adsorption co-processes for selenate removal by zeolite-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron, Engineering and Applied Science Research, 2021, Accepted (SCOPUS Q3, 2020)
A. Usmani, B. Pangkumhang, M. Wongaree, K. Wantala, R. Khunphonoi*, Kinetic study of biogas production from anaerobic digestion of vinasse waste, Water Practice and Technology, 2021, 16 (3), 886-894. (SCOPUS, Q3, 2020)
K. Wantala*, T. Suwannaruang, J. Palalerd, P. Chirawatkul, N. Chanlek, S. Wannapaiboon, C. Saiyasombat, R. Khunphonoi, Influence of in-situ and ex-situ Cu-Fe doping in K-OMS-2 catalysts on dye degradation via Fenton-like reaction with focus on catalytic properties and performances, Surfaces and Interfaces, 2021, Accepted, (SCI, Q1, IF: 3.724, 2019/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2019)
R.G. Pratiwi, and K. Wantala*, Hydro-conversion of palm oil via continuously pyrolytic catalysis to biofuels over oxide-based catalyst derived from waste blood clamshell: Effect of magnesium contents, Molecular catalysis, 2021, In Press (SCI, Q2, IF: 3.687, 2019/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2019)
T. Suwannaruang, P. Kidkhunthod, T. Butburee, H. P. Shivaraju, B. Shahmoradi, and K. Wantala*, Facile synthesis of cooperative mesoporous-assembled CexSr1-xFexTi1-xO3 perovskite catalysts for enhancement beta-lactam antibiotic photodegradation under visible light irradiation, Surfaces and Interfaces, 2021, 23, 101013 (SCI, Q1, IF: 3.724, 2019/ SCOPUS, Q1, 2019)
W. Chansiriwat, L. Chotwatcharanurak, W. Khumta, T. Suwannaruang, B. Shahmoradi, T. Kumsaen, K. Wantala*, Biofuel production from waste cooking oil by catalytic reaction over Thai dolomite under atmospheric pressure: Effect of calcination temperatures, Engineering and Applied Science Research, 2021, 48, 1, pp (SCOPUS Q2, SNIP = 0.720, 2019)
Kaewbuddee, P. Chirawatkul, K. Kamonsuangkasem, N. Chanlek and K. Wantala*, Structural Characterizations of Copper Incorporated Manganese Oxide OMS-2 Material and Its Efficiencies on Toluene Oxidation, Chemical Engineering Communications, 2021, In Press, (SCI, Q3, IF: 1.802, 2019/ SCOPUS, Q2, 2019)
R Khunphonoi, K Wantala, N Grisdanurak*, Hydrothermal synthesis of monocopper sulfide for hydrogen peroxide-assisted photodegradation of paraquat, Environmental Engineering Research, 2021, 26, 1, 190484 (SCI, Q4, IF: 1.438, 2019/SCOPUS, Q3, 2019)
B. Shahmoradi*, K. Wantala, H. Jari, Y. Zandsalimi, S. Mohammadloo, A. Maleki, H.P. Shivaraju, S.S. Choi, S.M. Lee, Removal of humic acid from aqueous media using magnetite nanoparticles, Desalination and Water Treatment, 2021, 210, 273-280. (SCI, Q4, IF: 0.854, 2019/ SCOPUS, Q2)
H.P. Sivaraju*, K. Wantala, and et al, Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Zn5(OH)8Cl2.H2O Nanostructure for the Biomethanation Process, Materials Letters, 2021, 282, 1, 128808 (SCI, Q2, IF: 3.204, 2019/ SCOPUS, Q1)
I. Jodan, K. Wantala, N. Amini, B. Shahmoradi*, M. Ghaslani, S.-M. Lee, J. Yang, H. P. Shivaraju, Fabrication of a sensitive electrochemical sensor based on Ag nanoparticles and alizarin yellow polymer: Application to detection environmental pollutant thiourea, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2020, In Press, (SCI, Q2, IF: 2.690, 2019)
V-H. Nguyen, S-M. Smith, K. Wantala, and P. Kajitvichyanukul*, Photocatalytic Remediation of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): A Review, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2020, In Press (SCI, Q2, IF: 4.762, 2019)
B. Shahmoradi, S. Hajimirzaei, J. Amanollahi, K. Wantala, A. Maleki, S. M. Lee, M. J. Shim*, Influence of iron mining activity on heavy metal contamination in the sediments of the Aqyazi River, Iran, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2020, 192, 521 (SCI, Q3, IF: 1.903, 2019)
R Khunphonoi, K Wantala, N Grisdanurak*, Hydrothermal synthesis of monocopper sulfide for hydrogen peroxide-assisted photodegradation of paraquat, Environmental Engineering Research, 2021;26(1): 190484 (SCI, Q4, IF: 1.438, 2019)
N. Pallavi, H.P. Shivaraju*, K. Wantala, B. Shahmoradi, Preparation of modifed ZnO nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation of chlorobenzene, Applied Water Science (2020) 10 (6):137 (eSCI, 2019)
J. Phanthasri, N. Grisdanurak, P. Khamdahsag, K. Wantala, R. Khunphonoi, S. Wannapaiboon, V. Tanboonchuy*, Role of zeolite-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron in selenate removal, Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 2020. 231:199. (SCI, Q3, IF: 1.900, 2019)
T. Suwannaruang, J. P. Hildebrand, D. H. Taffa, M. Wark, K. Kamonsuangkasem, P. Chirawatkul, K. Wantala*, Visible light-induced degradation of antibiotic ciprofloxacin over Fe–N–TiO2 mesoporous photocatalyst with anatase/rutile/brookite nanocrystal mixture, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 2020, 391, 112371 (SCI, Q2, IF: 3.306, 2019)
C. Kaewbuddee, N. Chanlek, K. Wantala*, Effect of Synthesized Conditions of Cu-K-OMS-2 on Toluene Oxidation Performances, Applied Environmental Research, 2019, 41(3), 83-95 (SCOPUS)
K. Wantala*, W. Chansiriwat, C. Kaewbuddee, T. Suwannaruang, R. Khunphonoi, N. Grisdanurak, N. Chanlex, Optimization and mechanism pathways of p-cresol decomposition over Cu-Fe/NaP1 by Fenton-like process, Desalination and Water Treatment, 166 (Oct), 122-134. (SCI, Q3, IF: 1.234, 2018)
C. Kaewbuddee, P. Kidkhunthod, N. Chenlex, R. Khunphonoi, K. Wantala*,Chemical surface analysis on post-thermal treatment of the K-OMS-2 catalysts and catalytic oxidation efficiency at low temperature, Sains Malaysiana, 2019, 48(7), 1447-1457. (SCI, Q4, IF: 0.540, 2018)
T. Suwannaruang, P. Kidkhunthod, N. Chanlek, S. Soontaranon, K. Wantala*, High anatase purity of nitrogen-doped TiO2 nanorice particles for the photocatalytic treatment activity of pharmaceutical wastewater, Applied Surface Science, 2019, 478, 1-14. (SCI, Q1, IF: 5.155, 2018)
T. Suwannaruang, K. Kamonsuangkasem, P. Kidkhunthod, P. Chirawatkul, C. Saiyasombat, N. Chanlek, K. Wantala*, Influence of nitrogen content levels on structural properties and photocatalytic activities of nanorice-like N-doped TiO2 with various calcination temperatures, Material Research Bulletin, 2018, 105C, 265-276. (SCI, Q2, IF: 2.446, 2016)
K. Wantala*, C. Keawbuddee, S. Sthiannopkao*, P. Chanpiwat, Optimization and mechanisms of As(III) removal from aqueous solution using Fe-MCM-41 immobilized on GAC, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2018, 6 (2), 2191-2199. (SCI & SCIMAGO, Q1, SNIP: 1.355, 2016)
J.M. Millanar, M.D. de Luna, A. Yodsa-nga, K. Wantala*, Toluene oxidation using K-OMS 2 synthesized via hydrothermal process by central composite design, Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 2018, 45(2), 1030-1038. (SCI, Q3, IF: 0.437, 2016)
J. Phanthasri, P Khamdahsag, P. Jutaporn, K. Wantala, V. Tanboonchuy*, Enhancement of arsenite removal using manganese oxide coupled with iron (III) trimesic, Applied Surface Science, 2018, 427B, 545-552. (SCI, Q1, IF: 3.387, 2016)
C. Ploychankul, A.S. Vangnai, K. Wantala, S. Siripattanakul-Ratpukdi, Characterization of Profenofos Degradation by Pseudomonas plecoglossicida Strain PF1 Using Surface Response Methodology, Desalination and Water Treatment, 2017, 89, 142-149. (SCI, Q2, IF: 1.631, 2016)
P. Nagaraju, R. Khunphonoi, S. H. Puttaiah, T. Suwannaruang, C. Kaewbuddee, K. Wantala*, Photocatalytic paraquat degradation over TiO2 modified by hydrothermal technique in alkaline solution, Journal of Advanced Oxidation Technologies, 2017, 2, (Jun 2017). (SCI, Q4, IF: 0.564, 2016)
S. Jongdee, T. Kumsaen, K. Wantala*, Manganese Removal from Aqueous Solution by Ozonation Process designed by Box-Behkendesign, Applied Environmental Research, 2017, 39(1), 1-10. (ACI)
N. Pojananukij, K. Wantala, D. Tanangteerapong, S. Neramittapapong, A. Neramittapapong*, Improvement of As(III) removal with diatomite overlay nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI-D) : adsorption isotherm and adsorption kinetic studies, Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, 2017, 17(1), 212 – 220. (SCI, Q4, IF: 0.573, 2016)
M.D.G. de Luna, J.M.J. Millanar, A. Yodsa-nga, K. Wantala*, Gas phase catalytic oxidation of VOC using hydrothermally synthesized nest-like K-OMS 2, Sains Malaysiana, 2017, 46(2), 275-283. (SCI, Q3, IF: 0.470, 2016)
W. Chansiriwat, D. Tanangteerapong, K. Wantala*, Synthesis of Zeolite from Coal Fly Ash by Hydrothermal Method without Adding Alumina and Silica Sources: Effect of Aging Temperature and Time, Sains Malaysiana, 2016, 45(11), 1723-1731. (SCI, Q3, IF: 0.350, 2015)
C. Kaewbuddee, P. Chanpiwat, P. Kidkhunthod, K. Wantala*, Lead adsorption Behaviors on Nanoscale Zero Valent Irons (nZVI) Coupled with Rice Husk MCM-41, Sains Malaysiana, 2016, 45(7), 1155-1167. (SCI, Q3, IF: 0.350, 2015)
T. Suwannaruang, K. Wantala*, Single–step uncalcined N-TiO2 synthesis, characterizations and its applications on alachlor photocatalytic degradations, Applied Surface Science, 2016, 380, 257-267. (SCI, Q1, IF: 3.150, 2015)
N. Krasae, K. Wantala*, Enhanced nitrogen selectivity for nitrate reduction on Cu-nZVI by TiO2 photocatalysts under UV irradiation, Applied Surface Science, 2016, 380, 309-317. (SCI, Q1, IF:3.150, 2015)
K.K.P. Rivera, M.D.G. de Luna, T. Suwannaruang, K. Wantala*, Photocatalytic degradations of reactive red 3 and alachlor over uncalcined Fe-TiO2 synthesized via hydrothermal method, Desalination and Water Treatment, 2016, 57(46), 22017-22028 (SCI, Q3, IF: 1.272, 2015)
N. Pojananukij, K. Wantala, S. Neramittapapong, A. Neramittapapong*, Equilibrium, Kinetics, and Mechanism of Lead Adsorption Using Zero-Valent Iron Coated on Diatomite, Desalination and Water Treatment, 2016, 57(39), 18475-18489 (SCI, Q3, IF: 1.272, 2015)
M.D. de Luna, K.K. Rivera, T. Suwannaruang, K. Wantala*, Alachlor photocatalytic degradation over uncalcined Fe-TiO2 loaded on granular activated carbon under UV and visible light irradiation, Desalination and Water Treatment, 2016, 57(15), 6712-6722 (SCI, Q3, IF: 1.272, 2015)
P. Sriprom, S. Neramittagapong*, C. Lin, K. Wantala, A. Neramittagapong, N. Grisdanurak, Optimizing COD removal from synthesized wastewater containing lignin by catalytic wet-air oxidation over CuO/Al2O3 catalysts, Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 2015, 65(7), 828-836. (SCI, Q3, IF: 1.613, 2015)
T. Suwannaruang, K.K.P. Rivera, A. Neramittagapong, K. Wantala*, Effects of hydrothermal temperature and time on uncalcined TiO2 synthesis for reactive red 120 photocatalytic degradations, Surface and Coating Technology, 2015, 271, 192-200. (SCI, Q1, IF: 2.139, 2015)
A. Yodsa-nga, J.M. Millanar, A. Neramittagapong, P. Khemthong, K. Wantala*, Effect of manganese oxidative species in as-synthesized K-OMS 2 on the oxidation of benzene, Surface and Coating Technology, 2015, 271, 217-224. (SCI, Q1, IF: 2.139, 2015)
K. Wantala*, C. Khamjumphol, N. Thananukool, A. Neramittagapong, Degradation of Reactive Red 3 by heterogeneous Fenton-like process over iron-containing RH-MCM-41 assisted by UV irradiation, Desalination and Water Treatment, 2015, 54, pp 699-706. (SCI, Q3, IF: 1.272, 2015)
P. Boonruam, S. Neramittapapong*, A. Neramittapapong, K. Wantala, Toluene Degradation by Thermal Catalytic Oxidationover K-OMS-2 Catalysts, Advanced Materials Research, 931-932 (2014) 22-26. (SNIP: 0.198, 2013)
N. Pojananukij, K. Wantala, S. Neramittapapong, A. Neramittapapong*, Parameter Screening for the Important Factors Influencing the As(V) Adsorption Using a Plackett–Burman Design, Advanced Materials Research, 931-932 (2014) 178-182 (SNIP: 0.198, 2013)
N. Krasae, K. Wantala*, N. Grisdanurak, Removal of Nitrate by Bimetalic Copper-nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron (Cu-nZVI): Using 2K Full Factorial Design, Applied Environmental Research, 2014, 32 (2), pp. 15 – 23.
K. Wantala*, N. Pojananukij, P. Sriprom, T. Kumsaen, A. Neramittagapong, S. Neramittagapong, Metal Adsorbent Prepared from Coir Pith as Agricultural Waste: Adsorption of Zn(II) and Pb(II) from Aqueous Solution, Key Engineering Materials, 2013, 745, pp. 101-108. (SNIP: 0.309, 2013)
K. Wantala*, P. Sriprom, N. Pojananukij, A. Neramittagapong, S. Neramittagapong, P. Kasemsiri, Optimal Decolorization Efficiency of Reactive Red 3 by Fe-RH-MCM-41 Catalytic Wet Oxidation Coupled with Box-Behnken Design, Key Engineering Materials, 2013, 745, pp. 109-114. (SNIP: 0.309, 2013)
K. Wantala, A. Tosuwan, N. Grisdanurak, Manganese loaded on Titania Surface by Impregnation Method for Photocatalytic Degradation of Reactive Red-3 dye, Materials Science Forum: Photocatalytic Materials & Surfaces for Environmental Cleanup-II, 2013, 734, pp. 295-305. (SNIP: 0.337, 2013)
K. Wantala*, S. Neramittagapong, A. Neramittagapong, K. Kasipar, S. Khaownetr, S. Chuichulcherm, Photocatalytic Degradation of Alachlor on Fe-TiO2-immobilized GAC under Black Light Irradiation using Box-Behnken design, Materials Science Forum: Photocatalytic Materials & Surfaces for Environmental Cleanup-II, 2013, 734, pp. 306-316. (SNIP: 0.337, 2013)
K. Wantala, E. Khongkasem, N. Khlongkarnpanich, S. Sthiannopkao, K.-W. Kim, Optimization of As(V) adsorption on Fe-RH-MCM-41-immobilized GAC using Box-Behnken Design: Effects of pH, loadings, and initial concentrations, Applied Geochemistry, 2012, 27, pp. 1027-1034. (SCI IF: 2.021, 2013)
K. Wantala, S. Sthiannopkao, B. Srinameb, K.-W. Kim, S. Han, Arsenic adsorption by Fe-RH-MCM-41 synthesized from rice husk silica, Journal of Environmental Engineering-ASCE, 2012, 138 (1), pp. 119-128. (SCI, IF : 1.221, 2013)
P. Tantriratna, W. Wirojanagud, S. Neramittagapong, K. Wantala, N. Grisdanurak*, Optimization for UV-photocatalytic degradation of paraquat over titanium dioxide supported on rice husk silica using Box-Behnken design, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 2011, 18, 363-371. (SCI, IF : 0.580, 2013)
C.J.E. Bajamundi, M.L.P. Dalida, K. Wantala, P. Khemthong, N. Grisdanurak, Effect of Fe3+ Doping on The Performance of TiO2 Mechanocoated Alumina Bead Photocatalysts, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2011, 28 (8), pp. 1688-1692. (SCI, IF: 1.241, 2013)
K. Wantala, P. Khemthong, J. Wittayakun, and N. Grisdanurak, Visible light-irradiated degradation of alachlor on Fe-TiO2 with assistance of H2O2, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2011, 28(11), 2178-2183. (SCI, IF: 1.241, 2013)
D. Tipayarom, K. Wantala, N. Grisdanurak, Optimization of alachlor degradation on S-doped TiO2 by sonophotocatalytic activity under visible light, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 2011, 20(6), 1425-1431. (SCI, IF: 0.527, 2013)
E. Khongkasem, N. Khlongkarnpanich, W. Weangkaew, and K. Wantala*, Effect on Adsorption of Cd(II) Ions by Modified Coir Pith as an Agricultural Waste, Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals, 2010, 20 (3), 73-76. (TCI IF: 0.033, 2013)
K. Wantala, L. Laokiat, P. Klemthong, N. Grisdanurak, Calcination temperature effect on solvothermal Fe-TiO2 and its degradation of methyl orange under visible light, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2010, 41, pp. 612-616 (SCI, IF: 2.637, 2013)
S. Sthiannopkao, K. W. Kim, K. H. Cho, K. Wantala, S. Sotham, C. Sokuntheara, J. H. Kim, Arsenic levels in human hair, Kandal province, Cambodia: The influences of groundwater arsenic, consumption period, age and gender. Applied Geochemistry, 2010, 25 (1), pp.81-90. (SCI, IF: 2.021, 2013)
K. Wantala, B. Srinameb, N. Grisdanurak, S. Sthiannopkao, K.W. Kim, Synthesis and characterization of Fe-MCM-41 from rice husk silica by hydrothermal technique for arsenate adsorption, Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2010, 32, pp. 261–266 (SCI, IF: 2.573, 2013)
S. Artkla, K. Wantala, B. Srinameb, N. Grisdanurak, W. Klysubun, J. Wittayakun, Characteristics and photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange on Ti-RH-MCM-41 and TiO2/RH-MCM-41, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2009, 26 (6), pp.1556-1562. (SCI, IF: 1.241, 2013)
K. Wantala, D. Tipayarom, L. Laokiat, N. Grisdanurak, Sonophotocatalytic of methyl orange over Fe(III)/TiO2. The Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters, 2009, Vol. 97, pp. 249 – 254. (SCI, IF:0.938, 2013)

PAPERS IN PEER-REVIEWED NATIONAL JOURNAL (Thai)

จันทร์ทิพย์ ผลาเลิศ สุทธิพงษ์ วรรณไพบูลย์ กิติโรจน์ หวันตาหลา*, การสังเคราะห์ตัวเร่งชนิดใหม่ K-OMS-2 ใช้ในกระบวนการเสมือนเฟนตันในการย่อยสลายสีย้อมรีแอคทีฟ (สีแดง 120), วารสารวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏอุดรธานี, 8 (1), 31 – 47, มค – มิย 2563
อนุธิดา พวงปัญญา พินิจ กิจขุนทด กิติโรจน์ หวันตาหลา*, การย่อยสลายสีย้อมรีแอคทีฟเรด 120 บนตัวเร่งปฏิกิริยาเชิงแสง Fe-N-TiO2 โดยการดูดซับและการเกิดปฏิกิริยาภายใต้การฉายแสงวิซิเบิล, วารสารวิชาการวิศวกรรมศาสตร์ ม.อบ., ปีที่ 13, 50 – 63, กค – ธค 2563
บุณยาพร สงฆนาม อำพล วงศ์ษา วันชัย สะตะ และ กิติโรจน์ หวันตาหลา*, “การวิเคราะห์คุณลักษณะและประสิทธิภาพการกำจัดสีย้อมของเถ้าลอยที่มีการผสมตัวเร่งปฏิกิริยาเชิงแสงไททาเนียมไดออกไซด์”, วารสารวิศวกรรมศาสตร์ ราชมงคลธัญบุรี, 18 (1) มค – มิย 2563
สว่างทิพย์ ผลาเลิศ ทินกร คำแสน และ กิติโรจน์ หวันตาหลา*, “การผลิตน้ำมันเชื้อเพลิงชีวภาพจากน้ำมันชีวภาพโดยกระบวนการเผาแบบไร้อากาศบนตัวเร่งปฏิกิริยาโดโลไมท์” วารสารวิศวกรรมศาสตร์มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่, 27 (2) พค – สค 2563
C. Keawbuddee, P. Suwan, K. Wantala*, Longevity Enhancement of Nanoscale Zero-valent Iron by Mesoporous Material Prepared from Rice Husk Silica for Nitrate Reduction Application Journal of Science & Technology, Ubon Ratchathani University 16, 4 (2014) 53 – 60. (Thai) [PDF]
กิติโรจน์ หวันตาหลา* สินศุภา จุ้ยจุลเจิม, “การกำจัดนิกเกิลและแคดเมียมจากแบตเตอรี่โทรศัพท์มือถือที่เสื่อมสภาพแล้ว”, วารสารศูนย์นวัตกรรมวิศวกรรม พลังงานและสิ่งแวดล้อม มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ, 3 (2551) 11-20. [Paper]
กิติโรจน์ หวันตาหลา* และภรณี นนทะสร, “แนวทางการจัดการของเสียทางเคมีภายในห้องปฏิบัติการเคมี”, วารสารวิทยาศาสตร์ 60, 5 (ก.ย.- ต.ค. 2549) 453-458. [Paper]
กิติโรจน์ หวันตาหลา* ชยาภาส ทับทอง และ สินศุภา จุ้ยจุลเจิม, “การดูดซับสีย้อมผ้าด้วยถ่านกัมมันต์ที่ผลิตจากถ่านหินและกะลามะพร้าว”, วารสารวิจัย มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคลธัญบุรี 10, 2 (ม.ค.-เม.ย. 2550) 104-112. [PDF]

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Photocatalyst applications on degradation of agricultural pesticide and pharmaceutical drug contaminated water, 2019-2020, Project Investigator (3,500 US$) Completed
Effect of oxidation state of iron in Fe-TiO2 photocatalyst measured by Synchrotron Light technique at Siam Photon Source, Thailand, 2019-2020, Project Investigator (6,667 US$) Completed
Bio Fuel from Bio Oil by Pyrolytic Catalysis on Modified Dolomite-like, 2019-2020, Project Investigator (6,667 US$) Completed
Bio-fuel oil production by catalytic-pyrolysis over calcium and magnisium oxide, 2018-2021, Project Investigator (60,000 US$) Completed
Effect of oxidation state of iron in Fe-N-TiO2 photocatalyst on pollutant degradation, 2018-2019, Project Investigator (3,000 US$) Completed
The effect of curing temperature on TiO2 hydration in fly ash-based depolluting geopolymer, 2018-2019, Project Investigator (3,000 US$) Completed
Effect of oxidation state of iron in Fe-N-TiO2 photocatalyst on pollutant degradation, 2018-2019, Project Investigator (3,000 US$) Completed
The effect of calcination temperature of K-OMS-2 to toluene degradation, 2017-2018, Project Investigator (2,800 US$) Completed
Enhanced activity of TiO2 photocatalyst doped by nitrogen on organic pollutant degradation in aqueous solution, 2017-2018, Project Investigator (10,000 US$) Completed
P-cresol degradation by Fenton-like reaction over Cu-Fe based catalyst supported by NaP1 synthesized from Mae Moh coal fly ash (MFA), 2016-2017, Project Investigator (3,000 US$) Completed
Synthesis of NaP zeolite from Maemoh flyash without adding of silica and alumina, 2015-2016, Project Investigator (3,334 US$) Completed
Synthesis nanoscale zero-valent irons doped by copper metal coupled with titania photocatalysts on nitrate removal, 2014-2015, Project Investigator (7,500 US$) Completed
Synthesis of as–synthesized TiO2 prepared by hydrothermal technique on reactive red 120 and alachlor degradation: the effect of aging temperatures and times, 2014-2015, Project Investigator (3,334 US$) Completed
Amoxicillin combined with clavulanic acid degradation by Fenton and electro-Fenton processes, 2014-2015, Project Investigator (2,334 US$) Completed
Lead (II) removal from aqueous by using nZVI coupled with mesoporous materials synthesized from rice husk silica, 2013-2014, Project Investigator (6,667 US$) Completed
Synthesis of manganese oxide and application for toluene degradation under wire electrical discharge non-thermal plasma reactor, 2013-2014, Project Investigator (3,334 US$) Completed
Hybrid process of Fe-TiO2 and activated carbon for alachlor removal by photocatalytic reaction, 2013-2014, Project Investigator (7,917 US$) Completed
The combined process of UV-C irradiation with catalytic wet peroxidation process over Fe-RH-MCM-41 for degradation of red dry (Acid Red), 2012-2013, Co-Project Investigator (6,667 US$) Completed
Toluene decomposition in gas phase under a wire electric barrier discharge reactor, 2012-2013, Project Investigator (3,334 US$) Completed
The degradation of red dry (Acid Red) by catalytic wet oxidation over Fe-RH-MCM-41 under pressure lower than 1.5 bar condition, 2012-2013, Project Investigator (3,334 US$) Completed
The pollution contamination in water used as a source of water supply for drinking water plant of Srinakharinwirot University (Ongkarak) Ongkarak district, Nakhon Nayok, 2009-2010, Project Investigator (8,334 US$) Completed
Adsorption of Zinc (II) from aqueous solution onto activated carbon prepared from Rice Husk, 2008-2009, Project Investigator (1,334 US$) Completed

<<<Educations>>>

2007. 06 ~ 2010. 06 Thammasat University, Thailand, Ph.D. Engineering (Chemical Engineering)

2008. 01 ~ 2008. 05 Internship program, International Environmental Research Center (IERC), Environmental Sciences & Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Sciences & Technology (GIST), Korea.

2000. 06 ~ 2004. 05 King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand, M.Sc Environmental Technology.

2002. 01 ~ 2002. 07 Internship program, Carolina Environmental Program (CEP), Environmental Sciences and Engineering, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), USA.

1993. 06 ~ 1997. 11 Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand, B.Sc. in Environmental Science.

<<<Professional Experience>>>

2024.07 ~ Present Professor (Chemical Engineering), Khon Kaen University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering. (Approved (2025.08.07) by the Khon Kaen University Council for submission to His Majesty the King for royal permission)

2018. 05 ~ 2024.07 Associate Professor (Chemical Engineering), Khon Kaen University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering.

2013. 11 ~ 2018. 05 Assistant Professor (Chemical Engineering), Khon Kaen University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering.

2011. 10 ~ Present Head of Chemical Kinetics and Applied Catalysis Laboratory (CKCL), Khon Kaen University, Faculty of Engineering.

2011. 10 ~ 2013.10 Lecturer, Khon Kaen University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering.

1998. 07 ~ 2011. 09 Scientist, Srinakharinwirot University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering.

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