Thai chemist (1962–)
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Pramuan Tangboriboonrat |
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Pramuan Tangboriboonrat, 2010 |
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| Born | December 27, 1962 |
| Occupation | Chemist |
Professor Pramuan Tangboriboonrat (ประมวล ตั้งบริบูรณ์รัตน์) (December 27, 1962 -) is a Thai researcher specializing in colloidal polymers and natural rubber latex. He was awarded the Young Scientist Award in Chemistry (Polymer) in 1996 and was one of the recipients of the 2007 L’OREAL-UNESCO Fellowship for Women in Science in the Materials Science category for his research on “Modification of Natural Rubber Surface with Nano-Particles for Medical Glove Preparation.” Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi graciously bestowed the research grant at Thewarat Sapharom Throne Hall, Phaya Thai Palace on 29 May 2007 .
Early life and education
Pramuan Tangboriboonrat was born December 27, 1962 in Prachinburi province, Thailand. She attended elementary school at Phadungsit Pittaya Prachantakham School in Prachantakham district, middle school at Prachantrasatbamrung School, and high school at Wattana Wittaya Academy in Bangkok, graduating in 1979.[1]
Tangboriboonrat then completed her bachelor’s degree in chemistry with first class honors Khon Kaen University in Khon Kaen province in 1983.[1] She received the Outstanding Academic and Behavior Award from Khon Kaen University in 1981 and the Outstanding Score Award for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program from Khon Kaen University from Professor Dr. Thab Nilanidhi Foundation in 1983 and again in 1986 when she completed her master’s degree in physcial chemistry from Mahidol University.[1] She received a scholarship from the French government to study for a doctorate degree at University of Upper Alsace; receiving the Diplôme Élémentaire de la Langue Française (DELF) at CAVILAM, Vichy in 1987, the Diplôme d’Étude Applofondie (DEA; Chimie Physique) in 1988 and a doctorate (Docteur; Macromolecular chemistry, Chimie Macromoléculaire) from the University of Upper Alsace, National Graduate School of Chemistry of Mulhouse, France in 1991.[1]
Research work
After completing her doctorate in 1991, Tangboriboonrat entered the civil service as a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University. She was appointed Assistant Professor in 1994, Associate Professor in 1997, and received the Royal Command of the Professorship in 2004.[1]
Tangboriboonrat served as Secretary of the Thailand Academy of Science and Technology (2003-2006), Assistant to the President of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (2006-2008), and Secretary to the Minister of Science and Technology (October 2006-January 2008). She is a member of the Academic Review Committees of Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University; Rajamangala University of Technology – Phra Nakhon campus, and North Bangkok College.[1]
Prof. Dr. Pramuan Tangboriboonrat researched and developed natural rubber to gain basic knowledge on the surface of rubber particles in natural latex and to be able to utilize natural rubber particles in new forms. He received research grants from Mahidol University, research, development and engineering projects in the rubber industry from the National Metal and Materials Technology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), grants from the Eno Science Foundation (Japan), researcher development grants (NRCT Research Scholar) from 1995-2000, and new knowledge grants that are fundamental to development (NRCT Research Scholar Qualification) from 2001-2007 from the Thailand Research Fund (TRF). He received the Young Scientist Award in 1996 from the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of His Majesty the King. In 1997, she was selected to receive a grant to publish her research abroad for outstanding researchers from the Thailand Research Fund (TRF). Later, in 1999, her research was selected as one of 15 outstanding research projects from the TRF. In 2007, she received a L’Oréal Thailand “For Women in Science” research grant in materials science (L’OREAL-UNESCO Fellowship for Women in Science). She also received a Research Group Promotion Grant (Senior Research Fellow, TRF) in 2008 from the TRF in collaboration with the Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC).
In addition, from 2002-2004, he was the coordinator of the Diamond Polishing Project, Academic Division, NRCT. From 2003-2006, he was the secretary of the Executive Board of the Thailand Academy of Science and Technology (TAS). In 2005, he became an expert in human resource development at the Technology Management Center (TAS). From 2006-2008, he served as Acting Deputy Director of TAS and Acting Assistant Director of NSTDA. From October 2006 to February 2008, he served as Secretary to the Minister of Science and Technology. He currently serves as a member of the Academic Screening Committee at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, a member of the Academic Position Review Committee at Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon and North Bangkok College, an editorial board member of the journal of Huachiew Chalermprakiet University, a member and assistant secretary of the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Royal Patronage, a member of the TAS Executive Board, and a member and secretary of the Science and Technology Award Committee at the Toray Science Foundation, Thailand.
Research work
Prof. Dr. Pramuan Tangboriboonrat’s research studies natural rubber latex or latex polymers derived from rubber trees. Phase transfer/bulk or suspension polymerization/transmission electron microscopy techniques were employed to examine the surface charge of rubber particles suspended in water and to study the morphology of prevulcanized or polymer-linked rubber particles. The discovered knowledge can be applied to control the properties of rubber products produced from concentrated latex, such as gloves, and has led to the invention of innovative methods for preparing impact-resistant polystyrene from prevulcanized natural rubber latex.
In addition to gaining basic knowledge, research has also been conducted to develop new applications of natural latex in the form of products. This includes preparing natural latex capsules to encapsulate urea fertilizer using an acid precipitation technique to control the fertilizer release rate for a longer period and at the appropriate dosage. This technique was subsequently used to prepare masterbatches of carbon black and natural latex, transforming them into semi-finished raw materials. These materials facilitate mixing and forming, increase mixing efficiency in mixers, reduce energy consumption in conventional mixing, and minimize the diffusion of additives. Furthermore, modified polychloroprene synthetic rubber particles were bonded to encapsulate natural rubber particles, creating a core/shell structure using a cohesion-controlled technique, which improved the oil resistance of the natural rubber. This technique was subsequently applied to small natural rubber particles in skim latex.
Current research is developing a trilayer structure of natural latex medical gloves, consisting of micro- and/or nanocapsules of disinfectant between the rubber film. This allows for disinfection of needle-pin tips if the gloves worn by medical personnel during procedures involving direct contact with patient blood or lymph become punctured by a needle. This study involved attaching poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) particles to the surface of a natural rubber sheet using a layer-by-layer coating technique, as a prototype for attaching disinfectant capsules. Furthermore, increasing the surface roughness and hardness of the rubber sheet results in a reduced coefficient of friction, facilitating glove donning and doffing without the need for powder and reducing direct skin contact between the rubber sheet and the skin.
Another area of research is the synthesis and modification of polymer latex particles to prepare malaria test kits for field use. This involves the adhesion of proteins from malaria antigens (or antibodies to malaria) onto polymer particles suspended in water. When the antigens (or antibodies) bind to the antibodies (or antigens) present in the blood of infected patients, the particles will aggregate into large groups, allowing the test results to be clearly read with the naked eye.
Academic works
Academic articles published in international academic journals (2007-2011)
Anancharungsuk, W., Tanpantree, S., Sruanganurak, A., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, “Surface Modification of Natural Rubber Film by UV-induced Graft Copolymerization with Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) ”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2007, 104: 2270-2276.
Sruanganurak, A., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, “Surface Modification of Sulfur-prevulcanised Natural Rubber Film via Layer-by-Layer Assembled Nanoparticles”, Colloid Surface A, 2007, 301: 147-152.
Paiphansiri, U., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, Landfester, K., “Antiseptic Nanocapsule Formation via Controlling Polymer Deposition onto Water-in-Oil Miniemulsion Droplets” Macromolecular Symposia 2007, 251: 54-62.
Polpanich, D., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, Elaissari, A., Udomsangpetch, R., “Detection of Malaria Infection via Latex Agglutination Assay” Anal. Chem. 2007, 79: 4690-4695.
Suteewong, T., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, “Particle Morphology of Epoxidized Natural Rubber Latex Prevulcanized by Peroxide System” e-Polymer, 2007, 21: 1-9.
Opaprakasit, P.*, Opaprakasit, M., Tangboriboonrat, P., “Study of Crystallization of Poly (lactide) s and Their Racemic Crystal Structure (Stereocomplex) Employing Two-Dimensional FTIR Correlation Spectroscopy” Appl. Spectrosc., 2007, 61: 1352-1358.
Thonggoom, R.*, Thamasirianuant, P., Sanguansap, K., Tangboriboonrat, P., “Bulk Phase Separation Study by Atomic Force Microscope Friction Imaging of Natural Rubber/Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Film”, Polym. Test., 2008, 27: 368-377.
Amornchaiyapitak, C., Taweepreda, W., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, “Modification of Epoxidised Natural Rubber Film Surface by Polymerisation of Methyl Methacrylate”, Eur. Polym. J., 2008, 44: 1782-1788.
Paiphansiri, U., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, “Deposition of Disinfectant Poly (methyl acrylate) Nanocapsules onto Natural Rubber Film via Layer-by-Layer Technique”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2009, 112: 769-777.
Sunintaboon, P.*, Duangphet, S., Tangboriboonrat, P., “Polyethyleneimine-functionalized Poly (methyl methacrylate) Colloidal Nanoparticles for Directly Coating Natural Rubber Sheet”, Colloid Surface A, 2009, 350: 114-120.
Polpanich, D.*, Tangboriboonrat, P., Elaissari, A.*, “Preparation and Agglutination of Immuno-nanolatex for Malaria Diagnosis”, J. Biomed. Nanotechnol., 2009, 5: 486-492.
Anancharungsuk, W., Taweepreda, W., Wirasate, S., Thonggoom, R., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, “Reduction of Surface Friction of Natural Rubber Film Coated with PMMA Particle: Effect of Particle Size”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2010, 115: 3680-3686.
Anancharungsuk, W., Polpanich, D., Jangpatarapongsa, K., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, “In vitro Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Natural Rubber Latex Film Surface Coated with PMMA Nanoparticles”, Colloid Surface B, 2010, 78: 328-333.
Tanpantree, S., Opaprakasit, P., Loykulnant, S., Kangwansupamonkon, W., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, “Nanocapsules Embedded in Natural Rubber Latex Gloves”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2010, 117: 1798-1803
Kaewsaneha, C., Polpanich, D., Smanmoo, S., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, Preparation of Core-Shell Particle of Disinfectant Agent Nanocapsules – Skim Rubber Particles by the Heterocoagulation Technique”, Macromol. Res., 2010, 18: 876-883.
Kaewsaneha, C., Opaprakasit, P., Polpanich, D., Smanmoo, S., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, “Composite Particles of Disinfectant Nanocapsules-Skim Rubber Latex”, Int. J. Polym. Anal. Ch., 2010, 15: 524-535.
Tanpantree, S., Opaprakasit, P., Polpanich, D., Smanmoo, S., Tangboriboonrat, P.*, “Polymeric Disinfectant Nanocapsules: Effect of Molecular Weight of Poly (methyl methacrylate) ”, J. Biomed. Nanotechnol., 2010, 6: 1-6.
Nguyen, TH, Petchsuk, A., Tangboriboonrat, P., Opaprakasit, M., Sharp, A., Opaprakasit, P.*, “Synthesis and Characterizations of PLLA/PEG Block Copolymers”, Adv. Mater. Research 2010, 93-94: 198-201.
Thiramanas, R., Wanotayan, R., Rahong, S., Jangpatarapongsa, K., Tangboriboonrat, P., Polpanich, D.*, “Improving Malaria Diagnosis via Latex Immunoagglutination Assay in Microfluidic Device”, Adv. Mater. Research 2010, 93-94: 292-295.
Thammawong, C., Petchsuk, A., Opaprakasit, M., Chanunpanich, N., Tangboriboonrat, P., Opaprakasit, P.*, “Preparation and Characterizations of Electrospun Lactide-based Polymeric Nanofibers”, Adv. Mater. Research 2010, 93-94, 377-380.
Jangpatarapongsa, K.*, Polpanich, D., Yamkamon, V., Ditaroth, Y., Peng-On, J., Thiramanas, R., Hongeng, S., Jootar, S., Charoenmak, L., Tangboriboonrat, P., “DNA Detection of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia by Magnetic Nanoparticles”, Analyst, 2011, 136, 354-358.
Nasomphan, W., Tangboriboonrat, P., Smanmoo, S.*, “Selective Fluorescence Sensing of Deoxycytidine 5′-monophosphate (dCMP) employing a bis (diphenyl-phosphate) diimine ligand”, J. Fluoresc., 2011, 21, 187-194.
Smanmoo, S.*, Nasomphan, W., Tangboriboonrat, P., “Highly Selective Fluorescent Chemosensor for Fe3+ Imaging in Living Cells”, Inorg. Chem. Commun., 2011, 14, 351-354.
Smanmoo, S.*, Nasomphan, W., Tangboriboonrat, P., “Isothiocyanate luminol as a CL labeling reagent for amino acids and proteins”, Chem. Lett., 2011, 40, 188-190.
Books
D. Polpanich, P. Tangboriboonrat and A. Elaissari, “Evolution in Malaria Disease Detection: From Parasite Visualization to Colloidal-Based Rapid Diagnostic”, Chapter 3, pp 65-93, In: Colloidal Nanoparticles in Biotechnology, A. Elaissari, editor. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; 2008.
Pramon Tangboriboonrat, Polymer Colloid, Bangkok: Ruaycharoen Printing, 2004 (229 pages)
Yodhathai Theptharanon and Pramuan Tangboriboonrat, editors, “Nanotechnology, Superminiature Technology”, Bangkok: Foundation of the Science and Technology Council of Thailand, 2002 (102 pages).
Yodhathai Theptharanon and Pramuan Tangboriboonrat, editors, “Writing International Research Articles in Science and Technology,” Bangkok: Foundation of the Science and Technology Council of Thailand, 2005 (240 pages).
Yodhathai Theptharanon and Pramuan Tangboriboonrat, editors, “mentor-mentee-mentoring: The Science and Art of Being a Good Mentoring Researcher,” Bangkok: Foundation of the Science and Technology Council of Thailand, 2005 (279 pages).
Yongyut Yuthawong and Pramuan Tangboriboonrat, editors, “The Role of Science and New Technology in Thai Society: Genes, Nanotechnology, IT and Thai Society,” Bangkok: Foundation of the Science and Technology Council of Thailand, 2006 (143 pages).
Yongyut Yuthawong, Yodhathai Theptharanon, Pramuan Tangboriboonrat, and Somdet Kanokmethakul, editors, “Past, Present, Future of Thai Chemistry and Pharmacy,” Bangkok: Foundation of the Science and Technology Council of Thailand, 2006 (272 pages).
Yodhathai Theptharanon and Pramuan Tangboriboonrat, editors, “mentor-mentee-mentoring: The Science and Art of Being a Good Mentoring Researcher,” 2nd edition, revised edition, Bangkok: Foundation of the Science and Technology Council of Thailand, 2009 (296 pages).
Honors and awards
1995-2000 – Research Fellow, NRCT ( Thailand Research Fund )
1996 – Young Scientist Award from the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Royal Patronage[1]
1997 – Award from Eno Science Foundation (Japan)[1]
1997 – Selected to receive a grant to publish research work abroad for researchers with outstanding work from the NRCT.
1999 – The research work was selected as one of 15 outstanding research works of NRCT.
2001-2007 – Research Fellow, NRCT.
2007 – L’OREAL Thailand “For Women in Science” Research Grant L’OREAL-UNESCO Fellowship for Women in Science in Materials Science[1]
2008 – TRF Senior Research Scholar[1]
2008-present – Senior Research Fellow, NRCT[1]
Insignia
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Chakra Mala Medal (R.C.P.)[2]
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The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, Highest Class, Knight Grand Cordon (KGE)[3]
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The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, Highest Class, The Most Exalted Order of the Crown of Thailand (M.W.M.)[4]
