Thailand is an agricultural country. causing a large amount of waste material from the agricultural sector Now with more advanced technology Therefore, efforts are made to bring those materials to add value. by bringing knowledge from a variety of sciences to invent, research and develop in order to bring the waste material back to use and the most environmentally friendly
even in the field of forensic evidence It is one field that applies the work of green chemical synthesis from natural materials or waste materials from the agricultural sector.
such as Innovative green nanomaterials for proof of falsification of documents without destroying samples. or Hidden fingerprint detection kit using mangosteen peel powder which is part of the research under Research Center for Applied Science Engineering for Society Answers
or Applied Science and Engineering for Social Solution Research Center (ASESS) Faculty of Science King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Established to focus on creating research and innovations that help meet the needs of society for more than 10 years
Asst. Prof. Dr. Khemruethai Khakapat Lecturer at Department of Physics Faculty of Science As the head of the ASESS Center said, the ASESS Center was established since 2018. Inside the Center there are synthetic and utilization laboratories.Green Chemistry (Green Synthesis and Application Laboratory) or GSAL
by using natural waste materials to add value Including weed hyacinths causing water pollution. We apply it to benefit. by means of synthesizedGreen Nano Material” take advantage both in the medical field Forensic Science, Agriculture, Food and Environment
ASSESS Center has specialist personnel. which consists of Lecturers from the Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, Chemistry, Microbiology, Mathematics and professors from the Faculty of Engineering
There are also PhD students. which is an important force in driving research which works that the center Invented and developed from the experience of more than 10 years, starting from the project of undergraduate students. Moved up to be the research of master-doctoral students. bring to expand
(Innovative green nanomaterials)
However, various conditions were studied. more to cover the problems of users and more impact which forensic science is a branch that is made Focus on developing materials and tools for detecting latent fingerprints.
For example, using mangosteen peel or rice husk as a dusting powder for enhancing the clarity of fingerprint marks on various surfaces. Verify forgery of documents and detect explosives
Many works have been conveyed and used in real life. such as a fingerprint scanner hidden on the shell That has been delivered to the Police Forensic Office (OBEC), which is a forensic evidence agency. At the beginning of Feb. 2022 ago
for nanomaterials developed and synthesized in this It has been utilized in 3 main areas as follows:
- social innovation by using nanomaterials to develop a device for detecting latent fingerprints Check for forgery of documents and explosive test used in forensic science to reduce the time and increase the ability to verify more It also increases people’s confidence in the processes of government agencies. and reduce costs from having to import expensive equipment or chemicals from abroad can be produced by themselves from domestic materials
- Innovations in Medicine and Public Health such as the production of highly absorbent and antibacterial gauze bandages. Developed from nanomaterials, it can absorb a lot of wound secretions. And cheaper than the market, urinary catheter prevents urinary tract infections. By applying a nanomaterial that has the property of inhibiting microbial growth to coat the surface of the urinary catheter. It was found that urinary tract infections caused by catheterization were among the most common hospital infections. and can eventually lead to death
- environmental innovation food and agriculture The sensor was developed to measure the contamination of Salmonella bacteria contaminated in chickens. It uses a rapid measurement method to aid in the initial screening of the manufacturing process. Sensor for the determination of cyanide content in cassava In addition, there is also an organic spray, waterproof coating, etc.
“however These researches will bring real and tangible benefits. can be verified and trusted It has to be proven empirically. Which we need to have cooperation and support from relevant agencies such as the National Research Office (NSTDA), the Office of Agricultural Research Development (OSMEP), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA). )
or agencies who use forensic science, such as the Police Forensics Office or in the case of food, it will be private entrepreneurs. Therefore, what the Center has developed must be aware of the needs of the stakeholders.
What is developed must have an impact on society and industry becauseThe center’s main goal is to solve problems for society, community and industry.said the head of the ASESS Center.
