Research background At present, Thailand has waste materials from various industrial sources, such as the ashes from the combustion of biomass fuels and the dregs from wastewater treatment plants. MTEC research team, therefore, has used them as raw materials, based on their chemical compositions to develop a synthetic lightweight material, called G-rock. Ceramic processing techniques, […]
Solar-reflective pigments and coatings for energy saving Background A rapid growth of population and urbanization has caused an increased demand of energy for residential buildings. The energy required for air-conditioning system accounts for approximately 50% of total energy consumption. According to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, at least 10% of the energy can be […]
PoreMat POROUS SILICA PELLETS FOR WATER BIO-FILTRATION AND HORTICULTURE Background The material has been developed under a waste conversion project since 2003 by Ecocera team of MTEC. Basically, it is used as media in biological water treatment and controlled planting systems. Precursors applicable for the production are silica-based wastes, such as rice husk ash, coal […]
GEOPOLYMER AN ENERGY SAVING MATERIAL Background Geopolymer is an inorganic material with amorphous structure obtained from polymerization of aluminosilicate compound that is highly susceptible to alkaline solutions, e.g. sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The reaction occurs at room temperature, thus requiring relatively low energy consumption in the production process. Various materials such as kaolin, red clay and […]
Background The MTEC ceramic research team has expertise in the production of zeolite materials which can be utilized in several applications such as separation, purification and catalytic processes. This porous material can be synthesized from various raw materials including industrial wastes and mineral resources. The utilization of industrial wastes or clay minerals as a starting […]
