Research
Separation Technology Research
For more than 25 years, this research group has mainly investigated liquid-liquid separations, particularly the extraction and recovery of various trace metals and drugs from many water sources such as urban water, industrial water and ground water. Their separations can be achieved via membrane technology, namely, Hollow Fiber Supported Liquid Membrane (HFSLM). Novel extractants and environmental-friendly solvents are being investigated to improve the extraction efficiency and stability of the membrane system. The goal of this group is threefold, i.e, to protect the environment, to protect aquatic organisms, and to protect humans from the toxicity of contaminated water through the knowledge and technology of Chemical Engineering.
Research Interest
- Development of hybrid aerobic/anaerobic bioreactor systems for biological wastewater treatment, and bioprocess (e.g. food processing and cell cultivation).
- Water resource utilisation and reuse
Publications
Wannachod, T., Hronec, M., Soták, T., Fulajtárová, K., Pancharoen, U., Nootong, K. Influence of salt on the solubility and tie-line data for water + formic acid + methyl isobutyl ketone at T = 298.15 K. 2016. Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data 61 (7), 2433-2439.
Homsirikamol, C., Sunsandee, N., Pancharoen, U., Nootong, K. Synergistic extraction of amoxicillin from aqueous solution by using binary mixtures of Aliquat 336, D2EHPA and TBP. 2016. Separation and Purification Technology 162, 30-36.
Wannachod, T., Wongsawa, T., Ramakul, P., Pancharoen, U., Kheawhom, S. The synergistic extraction of uranium ions from monazite leach solution via HFSLM and its mass transfer. 2016. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 33, 246-254.
Wannachod, T., Hronec, M., Soták, T., Fulajtárová, K., Pancharoen, U., Arpornwichanop, A. Effects of salt on the LLE and tie-line data for furfuryl alcohol – N-butanol-water at T = 298.15 K. 2016. Journal of Molecular Liquids 218 , 50-58.
Kunthakudee, N., Sunsandee, N., Pancharoen, U., Ramakul, P. Separation of yttrium from rare earth using hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane: factorial design analysis. 2016. Desalination and Water Treatment 57 (9) , 3985-3994.
Faculty Members
Dr. Ura Pancharoen
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Faculty Members
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Ph.D.Students
02
M.Eng. Students
CONTACT
Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Chulalongkorn University Payathai Road, Pathumwan Bangkok, 10330