Arsenic in water is a serious environmental concern because it is highly toxic. To help detect this dangerous substance, a new and easy-to-use method has been developed under the Environmental Analysis Research Unit (EARU) for the colorimetric detection of arsenite (As(III)) in water using ferric ion (Fe(III))- assisted tartrate-stabilized gold nanoparticles. When arsenic is in …
Workshop Program: November 24 – 27, 2025 Day 1 (November 24) Registration and Opening Ceremony Introduction to Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) Fundamentals of Template Selection and Polymerization Chemistry Day 2 (November 25) Laboratory Session: Synthesis of Bulk MIP Materials. Characterization of MIPs (FTIR, SEM, …etc,). Laboratory Session: Optimization of MIP Synthesis Parameters. Day 3 (November …
Sustainability Workshop: Applications of Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Fabrication Read More »
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform medicine and pharmaceuticals, its role in accelerating the discovery of bioactive compounds is becoming increasingly crucial. A research team led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanatorn Khotavivattana from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with experts from multiple institutions, designed and synthesized 89 flavone derivatives, …
Training AI to Predict Anticancer Activity from Rationally Designed Flavones Read More »
We developed a new test strip made from nylon coated with a special liquid called a deep eutectic solvent (DES) – an eco-friendly alternative to toxic organic solvents. This strip helps detect hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)], a cancer-causing pollutant often found in industrial wastewater. Why DES? Because it’s safer, greener, and does the job just as …
Graphene is a popular and interested nanomaterial in terms of electrical properties, so it has been applied to fabricate electrodes for modern electronic devices and sensors. In this work, Dr. Pumidech Puthongkham and Dr. Supacha Wirojsaengthong’s group explored the properties of laser-induced graphene electrode, an emerging electrode in the present decade for using in electrochemical …
Size-Dependent Electrochemistry of Laser-Induced Graphene Electrodes Read More »
Department of Chemistry congratulates our faculty members and students who received the awards from Chulalongkorn University in the year 2025.1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prompong Pienpinijtham – Student Affairs Award, Outstanding2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanit Praneenararat – Teaching Award, Very Good3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Pumidech Puthongkham – Young Investigator Award in the Sciences and Technology4. Dr. …
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Professor Dr. Sumrit Wacharasindhu developed a green synthesis method using enzymatic catalysis. We didn’t reinvent the wheel — but we did make it greener . Enzymatic reactions in water are promising, but solubility often holds them back especially for organic compounds like α-oxo ketene dithioacetals . So we switched from “on-water” to “in-water” using a biodegradable surfactant, TPGS-750-M . …
Enzymatic Catalysis for a Novel Green Synthesis Method Read More »
The admission for graduate programs in Green Chemistry and Sustainability for the first semester (Round 2) of academic year 2025 will open on August 1st, 2025. Applicants must complete the online application form before September 24th, 2025. Please see the information on registration and scholarship opportunities …
The admission for graduate programs in Chemistry for the second semester (Round 2) of academic year 2025 will open on August sth, 2025. Applicants must complete the online application form before September 24th, 2025. Please see the information on registration and scholarship opportunities at https://www.register.gradchula.com/ Applicants must …
Pla-ra, a semisolid/liquid fermented fish product, has been a stable ingredient for Thai cuisine since ancient times. It is made from three main ingredients (freshwater fish, salt, and carbohydrate sources). Lately, Pla-ra’s popularity has been growing and it has become one of Thailand’s industrial products. This chapter begins with an introduction to many Thai dishes …
Kokumi Substances in Thai-Fermented Freshwater Fish, “Pla-ra” Read More »