Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat

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Prachayawarakorn, J.

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jutarat.si@kmitl.ac.th

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Modification of biodegradable thermoplastic cassava starch/kapok fiber incorporated by tartaric acid and processed by compression molding technique
(2024-01-01)
Panjapornpattana, Kanisara
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Sareethao, Supapich
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Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
Thermoplastic starch has been attracted due to its availability, biodegradability, and processability. However, its poor tensile properties, high hydrophilicity and lack of antibacterial activity are still the major concerns for many applications. In current study, several thermoplastic cassava starch samples (THPCS), reinforced with kapok (KP) fibers and modified by varying levels of tartaric acid (TA), a natural organic acid, were prepared to enhance their limitations. All samples were mixed and shaped using an internal mixer and a compression molding machine, respectively. The modified THPCS samples were characterized using analytical techniques such as FTIR, SEM and TGA. Morphology, water uptake, mechanical properties, biodegradability, and antimicrobial performance of various samples were also evaluated. IR peak positions of O–H stretching as well as O–H bending were clearly observed for shifting to lower wavenumbers with the addition of KP fibers or KP fibers/TA, indicating of new H-bond formation. In addition, the use of KP fibers caused the enhancement of mechanical strength and thermal properties including the reduction of water uptake. Moreover, THPCS/KP fiber sample modified by TA presented surface smoothness, good biodegradability, and antibacterial performance against both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
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Asymmetric dot-patterned wettable and antibacterial wound dressings from bacterial cellulose–alginate composites coated with stearic acid-modified ZnO/chitosan/AgNPs
(2025-01-01)
Ieamviteevanich, Pimchanok
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Onklam, Panida
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Kampechdee, Wariya
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Churiwan, Achana
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Vittayakorn, Naratip
To improve the wound dressing characteristics of bacterial cellulose-based materials and address the issue of asymmetric wound dressing with one hydrophilic side and another hydrophobic side, this study developed a new concept for the fabrication of an asymmetric wettable and antibacterial wound dressing by selective drop coating of stearic acid-modified ZnO, chitosan, and AgNPs to form a dot pattern on both surfaces of a bacterial cellulose–alginate composite (BA-ZnS/Ch/Ag). The coated surface was hydrophobic, with a WCA of 150° due to the formation of a low surface energy zinc stearate (C<inf>17</inf>H<inf>35</inf>COO)<inf>2</inf>Zn) monolayer on the ZnO particles and a high degree of hierarchical roughness. The asymmetric wettable BA-ZnS/Ch/Ag wound dressing maintained good water absorptivity (swelling rate 417%) and natural breathability (water vapor transmission rate 792 g.m<sup>−2</sup> day<sup>−1</sup>) of the superhydrophilic bacterial cellulose-alginate composite that consisted of dense outer surfaces and porous inner layers and simultaneously possessed the superhydrophobic property of the coating area that can reduce the risk of infection from external fluids and improve the blood repellency and anti-adhesion properties. The BA-ZnS/Ch/Ag wound dressing showed good antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli and non-toxicity to human keratinocyte immortal cells (HaCaT), making it suitable for clinical applications.
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Effects of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Fiber Amounts and Aspect Ratios on Properties of Biodegradable Composites Prepared from Thermoplastic Starch
(2023-01-01)
Pitpisutkul, Vipawan
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Jamjumras, Trisana
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Sawasdee, Kancharut
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Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
Because of the low tensile properties and high hydrophilicity of thermoplastic starch (TPS), this research was focused on improving its characteristics through the addition of the natural cellulose fiber, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). Different TPS composites reinforced with HPMC fibers were compounded using an internal mixer and were shaped using a compression molding machine. The effects of HPMC fiber content and aspect ratios were examined. It was found from infrared spectra that the wavenumbers of the O-H stretching of TPS polymer clearly shifted to lower wavenumber with the incorporation of HPMC fibers, which indicated new hydrogen bond formation. Moreover, a significant increase of maximum stress and elastic modulus of TPS/ HPMC fiber composites was detected. A clear drop in moisture uptake was also found when HPMC fibers were added into the TPS polymer matrix. In addition, scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetric analysis were used to characterize several TPS composites. Biodegradability for various composites was also determined.
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Property improvement of antibacterial wound dressing from basil seed (O. basilicum L.) mucilage- ZnO nanocomposite by borax crosslinking
(2020-01-01)
Tantiwatcharothai, Siriporn
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Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
Some applications, in particular, wound dressings, require significant water holding capability: hydrogels formed from Basil seed mucilage (BSM) are non-toxic natural substances and exhibit the needed water holding capacity. However, the sponges have low dimensional stability and easily degrade in aqueous media. We overcame this drawback by crosslinking with borax. To provide antibacterial activity, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NP) were added. With 10–20 wt% added borax and ZnO-NP, all key properties improved: dimensional stability, water retention capacity (31 to 41%), stress at maximum load (2.6 to 6.6 MPa), Young's modulus (74 to 113 MPa) and strain (28 to 54%). An interconnecting system of pores with well distributed ZnO-NP was observed from scanning electron microscope. In addition, higher borax and ZnO-NP loadings slightly decreased porosity (92% to 73%) and swelling (109 to 56). Moreover, antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity of BSM hydrogel sponge were also examined.
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Property improvement of biodegradable citric acid-crosslinked rice starch films by calcium oxide
(2021-12-15)
Sornsumdaeng, Kittichai
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Seeharaj, Panpailin
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Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
Due to several important limitations for packaging applications of starch film such as strength and hydrophilicity, rice starch (Oryza sativa) film was crosslinked with citric acid and modified by different contents of calcium oxide. FTIR spectra showed the evidence of crosslinking by citric acid and the presence of calcium oxide in the modified rice starch films. After the crosslinking, the decrease of degree of crystallinity and swelling including the increase of film smoothness and strain at maximum load were observed. The application of both citric acid and calcium oxide caused greater decrease of swelling, moisture uptake as well as higher stiffness and antibacterial activity than those of the use of only the citric acid. The highest stiffness and antibacterial activity were found for the crosslinked film added by 5 wt% calcium oxide. Moreover, the effect of calcium oxide contents on morphological, thermal and biodegradable properties of the crosslinked films was also investigated.
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Natural wound dressing films prepared from acetylated starch/κ-carrageenan blend incorporated with mandelic acid
(2024-01-01)
Sriphochai, Wimolsiri
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Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
Due to several limitations of acetylated starch film for wound dressing applications such as low mechanical properties and no antibacterial activity, acetylated starch film was, therefore, modified by different contents of κ-carrageenan and mandelic acid. Infrared spectra confirmed the presence of κ-carrageenan and mandelic acid in the modified acetylated starch films. In addition, the decreased crystallinity of the carrageenan modified acetylated starch films led to more smooth film, as observed by scanning electron images. Besides, the addition of various amounts of κ-carrageenan in the modified acetylated starch films caused the improvement of mechanical properties, moisture uptake, water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), and degree of swelling. Moreover, κ-carrageenan modified acetylated starch film loaded with 20 wt% of mandelic acid exhibited antibacterial property against both S.aureus and E.coli bacteria. Additionally, degree of crystallinity, mechanical properties, moisture uptake, WVTR, degree of swelling, antibacterial activity, and cytotoxicity of κ-carrageenan modified acetylated starch films added by different amounts of mandelic acid were also studied.
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Porous antimicrobial crosslinked film of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/carboxymethyl starch incorporating gallic acid for wound dressing application
(2024-01-01)
Pitpisutkul, Vipawan
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Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
Because of weak mechanical qualities and low degree of swelling of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/carboxymethyl starch (HP/CMS) blended films for wound dressing application, this work prepared a unique antimicrobial crosslinked film utilizing succinic acid (SA) as a non-toxic crosslinker and gallic acid (GAL) as an antibacterial agent. It was observed that the infrared-shifted peak position of O[sbnd]H stretching and bending in HP/CMS/SA/GAL films was caused by hydrogen bond formation among HP, CMS and GAL components. The antimicrobial crosslinked films considerably enhanced their mechanical properties and swelling degree. After adding SA and GAL, the films retained their porosity structure as observed by scanning electron images. Moreover, GAL-loaded HP/CMS/SA films could inhibit Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli growth, showing their wound dressing potential. Crystallinity percentage, water vapor transmission rate, gel fraction, water solubility, water uptake and cytotoxicity were also investigated.
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Smart Antibacterial Sponge Based on Basil Seed Mucilage/Agar/Mandelic Acid with pH Responsive Feature by Butterfly Pea Extract
(2026-01-01)
Subyai, Natkitta
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Pitpisutkul, Vipawan
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Kruta, Pannita
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Phonrat, Arnon Sai anan
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Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
The development of antimicrobial wound dressings is critical for enhancing wound healing and preventing infections. This study presented a novel antimicrobial sponge composed of both basil seed mucilage and agar with the addition of mandelic acid as an antibacterial agent, including the incorporation of butterfly pea extract as a pH sensitive substance. The sponges were fabricated through a freeze-drying process, using succinic acid as a crosslinking agent. The functional group analysis offered the infrared-shifted peak position of O-H stretching and O-H bending in basil seed mucilage/agar/succinic acid sponges with the addition of mandelic acid and the extract, indicating of hydrogen bond formation among the crosslinked natural polymers, mandelic acid and the extract. The morphology of the crosslinked sponges incorporated mandelic acid and the extract revealed the opened-cell structures with interconnected cell walls. The crosslinked antibacterial sponges greatly promoted their mechanical properties and gel fraction. The inclusion of mandelic acid did not change the porosity or water retention of the sponges, but the addition of the extract enhanced their swelling behavior. While mandelic acid improved antibacterial activity against both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli; the extract, provided notable pH-responsive characteristics. The color measurement and cytotoxicity assay were also examined.
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Characterization and Properties of Biodegradable Thermoplastic Arrowroot Starch Crosslinked by Glutaraldehyde Processed by Compression Molding Technique
(2022-09-01)
Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
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Suthichujit, Autjima
Although starch is available and biodegradable, hydrophilicity and mechanical properties are still main disadvantages for many applications. In this study, arrowroot starch, a perennial herb found in tropical climates and extracted from the tubers of the arrowroot plant was used. The arrowroot starch was chemically modified by crosslinking with different amounts of glutaraldehyde in order to overcome the starch disadvantages. The crosslinked starch was then prepared as thermoplastic starch by plasticizing with glycerol, compounding in an internal mixer and finally shaping in a compression molding machine. An increase of gel fraction and decrease of swelling as well as the moisture uptake of different thermoplastic crosslinked arrowroot starch samples were observed, all of which indicated a crosslinking reaction of glutaraldehyde with the starch molecules. The thermal degradation temperature of thermoplastic crosslinked arrowroot starch, determined from thermogravimetric analysis technique, increased when compared with thermoplastic arrowroot starch. The extensibility of the thermoplastic crosslinked arrowroot starch also improved via glutaraldehyde crosslinking. Higher content of glutaraldehyde also caused lower swelling and moisture uptake including higher gel fraction and extensibility. Moreover, crystallinity, morphology and biodegradability were also examined.
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Characterization and properties of singly and dually modified hydrogen peroxide oxidized and glutaraldehyde crosslinked biodegradable starch films
(2022-01-01)
Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
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Kansanthia, Pornthip
Poor properties of native cassava starch film such as low mechanical properties and high water uptake are the limitations of biodegradable starch films. Dual modification is an alternative way to improve the properties. Characteristics and properties of oxidized, crosslinked and dually modified starch films by hydrogen peroxide oxidation and glutaraldehyde crosslinking were examined. Sequence of the dual modification was also studied. All starch films were prepared by casting technique using glycerol plasticizer. The oxidation and crosslinking of modified starch were confirmed by carbonyl and carboxyl contents as well as degree of crosslinking. The lowest and highest molecular weights of the modified starch were observed for the oxidized starch and crosslinked starch, respectively. Moreover, swelling power and moisture absorption of dually modified starch films was clearly lower than those of singly modified films. Additionally, both good stiffness and extensibility was also obtained from the dually modified films especially for the crosslinked-oxidized film. Moreover, thermal property and biodegradability were also determined.

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