Eco and Functional Ceramics Research Team
Eco and Functional Ceramics Research Team of Ceramics and Construction Materials Research Group focuses on the synthesis and processing of advanced ceramics including nanoparticles, thin films and porous ceramics such as ceramic absorpbent, ceramic membrane & support, as well as ceramic-based and geopolymers derived from industrial wastes, i.e. fly ash, bottom ash and rice husk, etc., by using chemical and ceramic processing methods.
In addition, the research also includes advanced construction and building materials such as solar-reflective pigments, functional coatings for water-repellent & self-cleaning applications, and porous ceramic-based materials for VOCs absorption, etc.
1. Functional ceramics
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Mesoporous silica used as supporting catalyst particles and adsorbent | Amine functionalized mesoporous silica : for capturing VOCs molecules |

Geopolymer based catalyst
Graphene oxide composited with titania microspheres (GO-RH/TiO2) an effective and reusable composite for treatment of wastewater containing textile dyes
ZnO/ZTO composite on porous ceramic substrates for wastewater treatment
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Porous alumina
Ceramic composite filter
Porous alumina
Ceramic composite filter
Heavy Metal Ion Test Kits
2. Waste-derived ceramics and geopolymer
Geopolymer from industrial waste used as gamma radiation shielding material
Gypsum fiber board from FGD gypsum
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Ceramic tiles from lignite bottom ash | Ceramic glaze from fly ash | Planting support materials |
3. Nanomaterials and Coating
Flame-retardant coating
Water-repellent and self-cleaning coating and Solar-reflective pigments
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Planetary Ball Mill contact: sitthis@mtec.or.th | Dip coater |
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Autoclave contact: supawank@mtec.or.th | Tile pressing machine (8 inch x 8 inch) contact: charuspm@mtec.or.th |
Eco and Functional Research Team
Dr. Parjaree Thavorniti
Tel : 02564 6500 ext. 4233 Fax : 0 2564 6447
E-mail : parjaret@mtec.or.th
Research Teams in Ceramics and Construction Materials Research Group