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2026
- M. H. Zan Hazizi, M. A. A. Mohd Salleh, F. Somidin, N. S. Mohamad Zaimi, N. I. Muhammad Nadzri, K. Kamonsuangkasem, W. Tanthanuch, S. Tancharakorn, N. Mothong, and S. Wannapaiboon. (2025). Effect of Indium on Microstructure, Phase Stability, Anisotropic Lattice Behavior and Mechanical Performance of Sn-58Bi Solder Alloy. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 36, (2025): 211. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-16190-z
- A. Saengsrichan, P. Khemthong, J. Phanthasri, S. Namuangruk, S. Youngjan, C. Phawa, S. Wannapaiboon, P. Pakawanit, G. Sankar, R. Khunphonoi, and P. Khamdahsag. (2025). Engineered Thioglycolate-Activated Carbon Composites via Ambient Alcohol Esterification for Enhanced Mercury(II) Adsorption Performance: The Role of Alcohols in Thioglycolic Acid Esterification. Journal of Water Process Engineering 78 (Oct 2025): 108674. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.108674
- N. Theekhasuk, R. Sakdanuphab, A. Voraud, P. Limsuwan, A. Sakulkalavek, and N. Somdock. (2025). Enhanced Antimony Telluride Thermoelectric Generators: from Material Synthesis to Device Applications. Journal of the European Ceramic Society 45 (Dec 2025): 117585. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2025.117585
- Z. Dai, X. Zhang, K. Lolupiman, C. Yang, P. Woottapanit, W. Limphirat, S. Wannapaiboon, X. Zhang, and J. Qin. (2025). Enhanced Stability of Vanadium-Based Electrode Materials Using Multi-Component Hybrids for High-Performance Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 17 (2025): 57059-57069. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c13283
- J. Wang, D. Wang, Z. He, M. Yan, Y. Xiang, H. Li, L. Xu, and J Li. (2025). Facet-Tailored Co3O4 as Electronic Regulator and Stabilizing Support for Ru Nanocluster: Toward Efficient Alkaline HER. Energy & Environmental Materials. https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.70172
- Z. Yang, H. Cheng, W. Yang, Y. Shen, Y. Ding, L. Diao, S. Feng, and L. Xu. (2025). Local Microenvironment-Induced Dynamic Self-Adaptation for High-Performance Ammonium-Ion Batteries. ACS Nano 19 (Oct 2025): 37154-37164. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.5c11361
- Q. Xue, S. Qian, K. H. Lim, M. X. J. Wee, K. Nie, S. Cheng, X. Chen, P. Chirawatkul, B. Johannessen, B. Yan, Z. Yin, Y. Wang, G. Luo, B. C. Gates, and S. Kawi. (2025). Nanoscale Core–Shell Catalysts for H2 Production by Methane Decomposition: Supported Nickel Nanoparticles Ensheathed in Metal Oxides. Journal of the American Chemical Society 147 (2025): 38141-38157. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.5c10017
- J. Wijitsak, T. Boonprab, P Harding, D. J. Harding, J. K. Clegg, K. Kaewket, C. Jakkrawhad, S. Nijpanich, S. Wannapaiboon, W. Kaewraung, S. Suthirakun, and K. Ngamchuea. (2025). Redox-Engineered Copper(II) Methylthio-Imidazole Schiff Base Complex for Electrochemical Detection of Creatinine as a Kidney Disease Biomarker. Sensors and Actuators: B. Chemical 445 (Dec 2025): 138590.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2025.138590
- P. Ponchai, K. Adpakpang, Y. Inchongkol, K. Boonpalit, S. Wannapaiboon, and S Bureekaew. (2025) Tailoring Zn-based zeolitic imidazolate frameworks via Ni substitution: a strategy for enhanced selective alcohol adsorption and separation. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 27 (2025): 20625-20635. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5CP01496D
- A. Ruttakorn, S. Tocho, R. Yimnirun, T. Saisopa, T. Eknapakul, P. Chirawatkul, R. Noonurak, and A. Bootchanont. (2025). The Effects of Zn and Sr Co-Doping on Local Structure, Dielectric Properties, and Bioactivity of Hydroxyapatite Porous Materials. Radiation Physics and Chemistry 236 (Nov 2025): 112928. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2025.112928
2020
- Asih, R., Dhari, R., Baqiya, M., Astuti, F., Harsono, H., Saiyasombat, C., Kawamata, T., Noji, T., Sato, H., Kato, M., Watanabe, I., and Darminto. (2020). Effects of Mn Substitution on magnetic properties of ZnO nanoparticles. Key Engineering Materials, 855, 166-171. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.855.166
- Bunnag, N., Kasri, B., Setwong, W., Sirisurawong, E., Chotsawat, M., Chirawatkul, P., and Saiyasombat, C. (2020). Study of Fe ions in aquamarine and the effect of dichroism as seen using UV-Vis, NIR, and x-ray. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 177. doi: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.109107
- Deeloed, W., Wannapaiboon, S., Pansiri, P., Kumpeerakij, P., Phomphrai, K., Laobuthee, A., Hanlumyuang, Y., Suramitr, S., Pinyou, P., and Wattanathana, W. (2020). Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of bis(triethanolamine) nickel (II) dinitrate complex and a revelation of its characteristics via spectroscopic, electrochemical and DFT studies towards a promising precursor for metal oxides synthesis. Crystals, 10(6), 474. doi: 10.3390/cryst10060474
- Deeloed, W., Wattanathana, W., Jantaratana, P., Prompinit, P., Wannapaiboon, S., Singkammo, S., Sattayaporn, S., Laobuthee, A., Suramitr, S., and Hanlumyuang, Y. (2020). A systematic variation in cationic distribution and its influence on the magnetization of mixed-metal (nickel and zinc) cobaltite spinels. Materials Research Express, 7. doi: 10.1088/2053-1591/abb4fc
- Husain, H., Sulthonul, M., Hariyanto, B., Taryana, Y., Klysubun, W., Wannapaiboon, S., Darminto, D., and Pratapa, S. (2020). The structural and magnetic characterization of ironstone-derived magnetite ceramic nanopowders. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 31(15), 12398-12408. doi: 10.1007/s10854-020-03786-w
- Ilmi, M., Nurdini, N., Maryanti, E., Saiyasombat, C., Setiawan, P., Kadja, G., and Ismunandar. (2020). Multi-analytical characterizations of prehistoric rock art pigments from Karim cave, Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat site, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Microchemical Journal, 155. doi: 10.1016/j.microc.2020.104738
- Irfanita, R., Putra, P., Triono, B., Baqiya, M., Darminto, Kamonsuangkasem, K., and Saiyasombat, C. (2020). Synchrotron x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) studies on structural and magnetic properties of T’-Pr2-xCexCuO4 nanocrystals. Key Engineering Materials, 855, 128-133. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.855.128
- Manantapong, P., Chaipunya, N., Wannapaiboon, S., Chirawatkul, P., Wattanathana, W., and Hanlumyuang, Y. (2020). Efficiency of organic corrosion inhibitors derived from Thai-Bael fruit extract for preventing corrosion in carbon steels. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 32(8), 2043-2050. doi: 10.14233/ajchem.2020.22743
- Nurdini, N., Maryanti, E., Ilmi, M., Setiawan, P., Saiyasombat, C., Kadja, G., and Ismunandar. (2020). Physicochemical investigation of prehistoric rock art pigments in Tewet cave, Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat site, East Kalimantan – Indonesia. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 31. doi: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2020.102345
- Phanthasri, J., Grisdanurak, N., Khamdahsag, P., Wantala, K., Khunphonoi, R., Wannapaiboon, S., and Tanboonchuy, V. (2020). Role of zeolite-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron in selenate removal. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 231(5), 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s11270-020-04587-x
- Phiphattanaphiphop, C., Leksakul, K., Phatthanakun, R., Busayaporn, W., Saiyasombat, C., Phothongkam, P., Rana, M., and Suzuki, H. (2020). Multiwalled carbon nanotubes in microfluidic chip for the separation of X-and Y-sperm based on a photolithography technique. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems. doi: 10.1109/JMEMS.2020.3020130
- Pila, T., Chirawatkul, P., Piyakeeratikul, P., Somjit, V., Sawangphruk, M., and Kongpatpanich, K. (2020). Metalloporphyrin-based metal-organic framework on flexible carbon paper for electrocatalytic nitrite oxidation. Chemistry – A European Journal. doi: 10.1002/chem.202003206
- Pluthametwisute, T., Wanthanachaisaeng, B., Saiyasombat, C., and Sutthirat, C. (2020). Cause of color modification in tanzanite after heat treatment. Molecules, 25(16). doi: 10.3390/molecules25163743
- Ponchai, P., Adpakpang, K., Thongratkaew, S., Chaipojjana, K., Wannapaiboon, S., Siwaipram, S., Faungnawakij, K., and Bureekaew, S. (2020). Engineering zirconium-based UiO-66 for effective chemical conversion of D-xylose to lactic acid in aqueous condition. Chemical Communications, 56(58), 8019-8022. doi: 10.1039/d0cc03424j
- Poo-arporn, Y., Duangnil, S., Bamrungkoh, D., Klangkaew, P., Huasranoi, C., Pruekthaisong, P., Boonsuya, S., Chaiprapa, J., Ruangvittayanon, A., and Saiyasombat, C. (2020). Gas tungsten arc welding of copper to stainless steel for ultra-high vacuum applications. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 277. doi: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2019.116490
- Rajaramakrishna, R., Ruangtaweep, Y., Saiyasombat, C., and Kaewkhao, J. (2020). Effect of SnO2/SeO2 on Au nano-particles doped silicate glasses: a structural study using XAS and EXAFS refinements. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 52, 244. doi: 10.1007/s11082-020-02361-1
- Saisopa, T., Klaiphet, K., Songsiriritthigul, P., Pokapanich, W., Tangsukworakhun, S., Songsiriritthigul, C., Saiyasombat, C., Rattanachai, Y., Yuzawa, H., Kosugi, N., and Céolin, D. (2020). Investigation of solvated calcium dication structure in pure water, methanol, and ethanol solutions by means of K and L2,3-edges x-ray absorption spectroscopy. Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, 244. doi: 10.1016/j.elspec.2020.146984
- Saminpanya, S., Saiyasombat, C., Chanlek, N., Thammajak, N., Sirisurawong, E., Viriyasunsakun, R., Kingkanlaya, P., and Rakponramuang, P. (2020). Trace elements content and cause of color in ancient treated carnelian and its natural counterpart from SE Asia. Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, 12, 3. doi: 10.1007/s12520-019-00953-x
- Suwannaruang, T., Hildebrand, J., Taffa, D., Wark, M., Kamonsuangkasem, K., Chirawatkul, P., and Wantala, K. (2020). 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, 391, 112371. doi: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2020.112371
- Waehayee, A., Watthaisong, P., Wannapaiboon, S., Chanlek, N., Nakajima, H., Wittayakun, J., Suthirakun, S., and Siritanon, T. (2020). Effects of different exchanging ions on the band structure and photocatalytic activity of defect pyrochlore oxide: a case study on KNbTeO6. Catalysis Science & Technology, 10(4), 978-992. doi: 10.1039/C9CY01782H
- Wannapaiboon, S., Hanlumyuang, Y., Chansaenpak, K., Pinyou, P., Veranitisagul, C., Laobuthee, A., and Wattanathana, W. (2020). Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of the product of the ring-opening reaction of a dihydrobenzoxazine: 6,6’-[(cyclohexylazanedi-yl) bis(methylene)] bis(2,4-dimethylphenol). Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications, 76(8). doi: 10.1107/S2056989020009184
- Won-In, K., Chaiprapa, J., Chirawatkul, P., and Dararutana, P. (2020). Identification of impregnated activated carbon used as adsorbent in protective equipment for chemical warfare agent. IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, 744. doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/744/1/012011
- Yaemphutchong, S., Wattanathana, W., Deeloed, W., Panith, P., Wuttisarn, R., Ketruam, B., Singkammo, S., Laobuthee, A., Wannapaiboon, S., and Hanlumyuang, Y. (2020). Characterization, luminescence and dye adsorption study of manganese and samarium doped and co-doped zinc sulfide phosphors. Optical Materials, 107. doi: 10.1016/j.optmat.2020.109965
2019
- Boontanom, A., Ungtragul, T., Chirawatkul, P., and Suwanpinij, P. (2019). Investigation of phrase transformations in mill scales for the purification process. Materials Testing, 61(6). doi: 10.3139/120.111347
- Boonying, P., Narkkun, T., Naowanon, W., Amnuaypanich, S., Hung, W-S., and Amnuaypanich, S. (2019). Rapid decolorization of methyl orange using polyacrylonitrile membranes incorporated with nickel nanoparticles loaded in block copolymer micelles. Separation and Purification Technology, 223, 203-210. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.04.080
- Bunpang, K., Wisitsoraat, A., Tuantranont, A., Singkammo, S., Phanichphant, S., and Liewhiran, C. (2019). Highly selective and sensitive CH4 gas sensors based on flame-spray-made Cr-doped SnO2 particulate films. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 291, 177-191. doi: 10.1016/j.snb.2019.04.049
- Harnchana, V., Chaiyachad, S., Pimanpang, S., Saiyasombat, C., Srepusharawoot, P., and Amornkitbamrung, V. (2019). Hierarchical Fe3O4-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite grown on NaCl crystals for triiodide reduction in dye-sensitized solar cells. Scientific Reports, 9(1). doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-38050-z
- Jumpathong, W., Pila, T., Lekjing, Y., Chirawatkul, P., Boekfa, B., Horike, S., and Kongpatpanich, K. (2019). Exploitation of missing linker in Zr-based metal-organic framework as the catalyst support for selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol. APL Materials 7. doi: 10.1063/1.5126077
- Karaphun, A., Maensiri, S., and Swatsitang, E. (2019). Effect of calcination on structural, morphological, magnetic and electrochemical properties of mesoporous Ni2P2O7 microplates. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 30(2). doi: 10.1007/s10854-018-00581-6
- Ngamdee, K., Chaiendoo, K., Saiyasombat, C., Busayaporn, W., Ittisanronnachai, S., Promarak, V., and Ngeontae, W. (2019). Highly selective circular dichroism sensor based on D-penicillamine/cysteamine cadmium sulfide quantum dots for copper (II) ion detection. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 211, 313-321. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2018.12.027
- Kenneth Ahuata, C., Altenbach, C., Schnatterer, C., Suwanpinij, P., Saiyasombat, C., and Zander, D. (2019). Age hardening response of AA7108A investigated by means of Synchrotron-based X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) measurements. Materials Science & Engineering A, 747, 42-52. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2019.01.052
- Numpilai, T., Chanlek, N., Poo-Arporn, Y., Wannapaiboon, S., Cheng, C., Siri-Nguan, N., Sornchamni, T., Kongkachuichay, P., Chareonpanich, M., Rupprechter, G., Limtrakul, J., and Witoon, T. (2019). Pore size effects on physicochemical properties of Fe-Co/K-Al2O3 catalysts and their catalytic activity in CO2 hydrogenation to light olefins. Applied Surface Science, 483, 581-592. doi: 10.1021/ie060661q
- Panith, P., Wattanathana, W., Deeloed, W., Wuttisarn, R., Wannapaiboon, S., Hanlumyuang, Y., Nootsuwan, N., Veranitisagul, C., and Laobuthee, A. (2019). Synthesis of magnesium silicate as an adsorbent for different dyes. Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 35(4), 1407-1413. doi: 10.13005/ojc/350422
- Pinyou, P., Blay, V., Muresan, L., and Noguer, T. (2019). Enzyme-modified electrodes for biosensors and biofuel cells. Materials Horizons, 7. doi: 10.1039/c9mh00013e
- Pukdeejorhor, L., Adpakpang, K., Ponchai, P., Wannapaiboon, S., Ittisanronnachai, S., Ogawa, M., Horike, S., and Bureekaew, S. (2019). Polymorphism of mixed metal Cr/Fe terephthalate metal-organic frameworks utilizing a microwave synthetic method. Crystal Growth & Design, 19(10), 5581-5591. doi: 10.1021/acs.cgd.9b00508
- Saminpanya, S., Saiyasombat, C., Thammajak, N., Samrong, C., Footrakul, S., Potisuppaiboon, N., Sirisurawong, E., Witchanantakul, T., and Rojviriya, C. (2019). Shedding new light on ancient glass beads by synchrotron, SEM-EDS, and raman spectroscopy techniques. Scientific Reports, 9. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-52322-2
- Songwattanasin, P., Karaphun, A., Hunpratub, S., Maensiri, S., Swatsitang, E., and Amornkitbamrung, V. (2019). Influence of annealing on microstructure, electrochemical, and magnetic properties of Co-doped SrTiO3 nanocubes. Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, 32, 2959-2972. doi: 10.1007/s10948-019-5063-y
- Songwattanasin, P., Karaphun, A., Phokha, S., Hunpratub, S., Maensiri, S., Amornkitbamrung, V., and Swatsitang, E. (2019). Influence of La concentration on structural, morphological, optical and magnetic properties of Sr1-xLaxTiO3 nanopowders. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 517, 213-221. doi: 10.1016/j.physb.2019.07.015
- Somjaijaroen, N., Sakdanuphab, R., Chanlek, N., Chirawatkul, P., and Sakulkalavek, A. (2019). Simultaneous O2 plasma and thermal treatment for improved surface conductivity of Cu-doped SnO2 films. Vacuum, 166, 212-217. doi: 10.1016/j.vacuum.2019.05.017
- Veranitisagul, C., Wattanathana, W., Wannapaiboon, S., Hanlumyuang, Y., Sukthavorn, K., Nootsuwan, N., Chotiwan, S., Phuthong, W., Jongrungruangchok, S., and Laobuthee, A. (2019). Antimicrobial, conductive, and mechanical properties of AgCB/PBS composite system. Hindawi, 2019. doi: 10.1155/2019/3487529
2018
- Adpakpang, K., Pratanpornlerd, W., Ponchai, P., Tranganphaibul, W., Thongratkaew, S., Faungnawakij, K., Horike, S., Siritanon, T., Rujiwatra, A., Ogawa, M., and Bureekaew, S. (2018). Unsaturated Mn(II)-centered [Mn(BDC)]n metal-organic framework with strong water binding ability and its potential for dehydration of an ethanol/water mixture. Inorganic Chemistry 57(21), 13075-13078. doi: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.8b02245
- Buttha, S., Youngme, S., Wittayakun, J., and Loiha, S. (2018). Formation of iron active species on HZSM-5 catalysts by varying iron precursors for phenol hydroxylation. Molecular Catalysis, 461, 26-33. doi: 10.1016/j.mcat.2018.09.016
- Daratika, D., Saiyasombat, C., Kamonsuangkasem, K., Baqiya, A., and Darminto. (2018). X-ray absorption studies on Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by coprecipitation method. IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, 395(1). doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/395/1/012002
- Irfanita, R., Putra, P., Triono, B., Saiyasombat, C., Kamonsuangkasem, K., Baqiya, M., and Darminto. (2018). Oxygen reduction effect on T’-Pr2-xCexCuO4 nanopowders in the underdoped regime studied by x-ray absorption near edge structure. Materials Science Forum, 936, 93-97. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.936.93
- Karaphun, A., Chirawatkul, P., Maensiri, S., and Swatsitang, E. (2018). Influence of calcination temperature on the structural, morphological, optical, magnetic and electrochemical properties of Cu2P2O7 nanocrystals. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 88, 407-421. doi: 10.1007/s10971-018-4819-3
- Ozkendir, O., Gundogmus, H., and Saiyasombat, C. (2018). Crystal and electronic structure of (Y,Pr)xSm1-xBO3 oxide. Journal of Electronic Materials, 47(3), 2050-2056. doi: 10.1007/s11664-017-6010-y
- Prompa, K., Swatsitang, E., Saiyasombat, C., and Putjuso, T. (2018). Very high performance dielectric and non-ohmics properties of CaCu3Ti4.2O12 ceramics for X8R capacitors. Ceramics International, 44(11), 13267-13277. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.04.156
- Suwannaruang, T., Kamonsuangkasem, K., Kidkhuntod, P., Chirawatkul, P., Saiyasombat, C., Chanlek, N., and Wantala, K. (2018). Influence of nitrogen content levels on structural properties and photocatalytic activities of nanorice-like N-doped TiO2 with various calcination temperatures. Materials Research Bulletin, 105, 265-276. doi: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2018.05.010
- Tocci, M., Losio, M., Suwanpinij, P., and Pola, A. (2018). Experimental investigation on the formation of Cr-containing dispersoids in an AlSi3 alloy by x-ray synchrotron radiation. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 742, 555-562. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2018.01.337
2017
- Chirawatkul, P., Khoonsap, S., Phumying, S., Kaewhan, C., Pinitsoontorn, S., and Maensiri, S. (2017). Cation distribution and magnetic properties of CoxMg1-xFe2O4 nanoparticles. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 697, 249-256. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2016.12.106
- Gündoğmuş, H. (2017). The effect of Y substitution on Bi-2212 superconductor by sol-gel method. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 28, 12598-12605. doi: 10.1007/s10854-017-7084-2

