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Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Thorsak Kittikorn

Associate Professor
  • thorsak.k@psu.ac.th
  • 8361
  • Polymer Science
  • Division of Physical Science

Education

Graduated Year
Degree
Country
2013
Ph.D. (Fiber and Polymer Science) Royal Institute of Technology
Sweden
2001
M.Sc. (Polymer Science) Chulalongkorn University
Thailand
1996
B.Sc. (Polymer) Prince of Songkla University
Thailand

Specialist / Interested

Bio-based composite material
Synthesis and modification polyelectrolyte for removal ion species from waste water
Bio-based polymer
Technical Textile

Publication

From Scopus

Author ID: 54892099200
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Suwanchatree S., Hedthong R., Nuamnuam T., Sairat K., Kadea S., Jantanasakulwong K., Kittikorn T., 2026. Enhanced performance of PBAT/starch biocomposites through compatibilization and carbon black for outdoor applications. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites 45(19-20): 4709-4722. (cited 0 times)
2
Kadea S., Kittikorn T., Hedthong R., Malakul R., 2026. Investigation of effects of MFC-cafeic acid-Al2O3 as nanofiller in sustainable PHBV–palm fiber/cellulose sponge sandwich bio-nanocomposites for building applications. Journal of Building Engineering 130, Article Number 117071 (cited 0 times)
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Kittikorn T., Kadea S., Hedthong R., 2026. Comparative evaluation of different compatibilizers based ENR-g-silanized MFCs for wood pulp/PLA: Analysis of compatibility and stabilities. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials 39(1): 423-440. (cited 1 times)
4
Kanthiya T., Changsuwan P., Kiattipornpithak K., Rachtanapun P., Thanakkasaranee S., Jantrawut P., Tanadchangsaeng N., Worajittiphon P., Kittikorn T., Jantanasakulwong K., 2025. Development of 3D Printing Filament from Poly(Lactic Acid) and Cassava Pulp Composite with Epoxy Compatibilizer. Polymers 17(23), Article Number 3228 (cited 1 times)
5
Kittikorn T., Hedthong R., Chaiwong W., Malakul R., Kadea S., 2025. Investigation of interface behavior of modified MFC-PVA/PLA laminate film; analyses of mechanical, thermal, physicochemical, and antimicrobial properties. Journal of Polymer Research 32(11), Article Number 388 (cited 1 times)
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Bamrungsiri P., Kittikorn T., Kadea S., Hedthong R., 2025. Compatibility approach of palm fibre–poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalate) biocomposites through a means of surface energy tuning using polyethylene glycol-microcrystalline cellulose: analyses of physicochemical and composting test. Polymer Bulletin 82(11): 6013-6039. (cited 1 times)
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Hedthong R., Kittikorn T., Kadea S., Bamrungsiri P., 2025. Improvement thermal-mechanical properties of PHBV/hemp MCC biocomposite with ENR grafted silanized MFC as a sustainable additive: Investigation outdoor performance through weathering acceleration. Express Polymer Letters 19(4): 423-440. (cited 0 times)
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Kanthiya T., Rachtanapun P., Boonrasri S., Kittikorn T., Chaiyaso T., Worajittiphon P., Tanadchangsaeng N., Thanakkasaranee S., Leksawasdi N., Phimolsiripol Y., Ruksiriwanich W., Jantanasakulwong K., 2024. Reinforcement of Epoxidized Natural Rubber with High Antimicrobial Resistance Using Water Hyacinth Fibers and Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Polymers 16(21), Article Number 3089 (cited 8 times)
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Kadea S., Kittikorn T., Hedthong R., 2024. Sustainable laminate biocomposite of wood pulp/PLA with modified PVA-MFC compatibilizer: Weathering resistance and biodegradation in soil. Industrial Crops and Products 218, Article Number 118913 (cited 14 times)
10
Khanoonkon N., Kongsin K., Jampanit W., Chanwetwirot C., Malakul R., Chollakup R., Witayakran‬ S., Chatakanonda P., Boonyarit J., Kittikorn T., 2024. Effect of steam explosion and silanization of hemp fibers on polylactic acid biocomposites; analysis of mechanical-thermal properties and fungal biodegradation. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials 37(9): 2858-2879. (cited 2 times)
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From the Faculty of Science

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Kanthiya, T., Changsuwan, P., Kiattipornpithak, K., Rachtanapun, P., Thanakkasaranee, S., Jantrawut, P., Tanadchangsaeng, N., Worajittiphon, P., Kittikorn, T., & Jantanasakulwong, K. (2025). Development of 3D Printing Filament from Poly(Lactic Acid) and Cassava Pulp Composite with Epoxy Compatibilizer. Polymers, 17(23), Article No.3228.
2
Hedthong, R., Kittikorn, T., Kadea, S., & Bamrungsiri, P. (2025). Improvement thermal-mechanical properties of PHBV/hemp MCC biocomposite with ENR grafted silanized MFC as a sustainable additive: Investigation outdoor performance through weathering acceleration. Express Polymer Letters, 19(4), 423-440.
3
Kittikorn, T., Hedthong, R., Chaiwong, W., Malakul, R., & Kadea, S. (2025). Investigation of interface behavior of modified MFC-PVA/PLA laminate film; analyses of mechanical, thermal, physicochemical, and antimicrobial properties. Journal Of Polymer Research, 32(11), 388.
4
Kittikorn, T., Kadea, S., & Hedthong, R. (2025). Comparative evaluation of different compatibilizers based ENR-g-silanized MFCs for wood pulp/PLA: Analysis of compatibility and stabilities. Journal Of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Early Access, 08927057251351537.
5
Bamrungsiri, P., Kittikorn, T., Kadea, S., & Hedthong, R. (2025). Compatibility approach of palm fibre-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalate) biocomposites through a means of surface energy tuning using polyethylene glycol-microcrystalline cellulose: analyses of physicochemical and composting test. Polymer Bulletin, 82(11), 6013–6039.
6
Chaisit, T., Kittikorn, T., Jantanasakulwong, K., Rattanawongwiboon, T., & Sumpavapol, P. (2024). Improvement of PLA-PVA/chitosan nanocomposite laminate film for packaging via crosslinking with electron beam irradiation: Mechanical, thermal and antimicrobial analysis. Journal Of Plastic Film And Sheeting, 40(2), 171-190.
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Kadea , S., Kittikorn, T., Hedthong , R., Malakul , R., & Chumprasert , S. (2024). Utilization of Microfibrillated Cellulose as a Filler in Adhesive for Improvement of Mechanical-Thermal Performance and Biodegradation of Wood Pulp/PLA Laminate Biocomposite. Journal Of Polymers And The Environment, 32(4), 1741-1751.
8
Khanoonkon , N., Kongsin , K., Jampanit , W., Chanwetwirot , C., Malakul , R., Chollakup , R., Witayakran , S., Chatakanonda , P., Boonyarit , J., & Kittikorn, T. (2024). Effect of steam explosion and silanization of hemp fibers on polylactic acid biocomposites; analysis of mechanical-thermal properties and fungal biodegradation. Journal Of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 37(9), 2858-2879.
9
Kanthiya, T., Rachtanapun, P., Boonrasri, S., Kittikorn, T., Chaiyaso, T., Worajittiphon, P., Tanadchangsaeng, N., Thanakkasaranee, S., Leksawasdi, N., Phimolsiripol, Y., Ruksiriwanich, W., & Jantanasakulwong, K. (2024). Reinforcement of Epoxidized Natural Rubber with High Antimicrobial Resistance Using Water Hyacinth Fibers and Chlorhexidine Gluconate (SCIE). Polymers, 16(21), 3089.
10
Kadea, S., Kittikorn, T., & Hedthong, R. (2024). Sustainable laminate biocomposite of wood pulp/PLA with modified PVA-MFC compatibilizer: Weathering resistance and biodegradation in soil (SCIE). Industrial Crops And Products, 218, 118913.
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Kadea, S., Kittikorn, T., Hedthong, R., Malakul, R., & Chumprasert, S. (2023). Utilization of Microfibrillated Cellulose as a Filler in Adhesive for Improvement of Mechanical–Thermal Performance and Biodegradation of Wood Pulp/PLA Laminate Biocomposite (SCIE). Journal Of Polymers And The Environment, 32, 1741–1751.
12
Khanoonkon, N., Kongsin, K., Jampanit, W., Chanwetwirot, C., Malakul, R., Chollakup, R., Witayakran‬, S., Chatakanonda, P., Boonyarit, J., & Kittikorn, T. (2023). Accepted-Effect of steam explosion and silanization of hemp fibers on polylactic acid biocomposites; analysis of mechanical-thermal properties and fungal biodegradation (SCIE). Journal Of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 00(00), 00.
13
Roungpaisan, N., Srisawat, N., Rungruangkitkrai, N., Chartvivatpornchai, N., Boonyarit, J., Kittikorn, T., & Chollakup, R. (2023). Melt Spinning Process Optimization of Polyethylene Terephthalate Fiber Structure and Properties from Tetron Cotton Knitted Fabric (SCIE). Polymers, 15(22), Article number 4364.
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Kiattipornpithak, K., Rachtanapun, P., Thanakkasaranee, S., Jantrawut, P., Ruksiriwanich, W., Rose Sommano, S., Leksawasdi, N., Kittikorn, T., & Jantanasakulwong, K. (2023). Bamboo Pulp Toughening Poly (Lactic Acid) Composite Using Reactive Epoxy Resin (SCIE). Polymers , 15(18), 3789.
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Kanthiya, T., Thajai, N., Chaiyaso, T., Rachtanapun, P., Thanakkasaranee, S., Kumar, A., Boonrasri, S., Kittikorn, T., Phimolsiripol, Y., Leksawasdi, N., Tanadchangsaeng, N., & Jantanasakulwong, K. (2023). Enhancement in mechanical and antimicrobial properties of epoxidized natural rubber via reactive blending with chlorhexidine gluconate (SCIE). Scientific Reports, 13(1), Article number 9974.
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Kittikorn, T., Kadea, S., & Hedthong, R. (2023). Effect of Epoxidized Natural Rubber-Grafted-Modified Microfibrillated Cellulose to Compatibility in Wood Pulp/Polylactic Acid Biocomposite: Mechanical–Thermal and Durability Analysis (SCIE). Journal Of Polymers And The Environment, 31, 2473–2485.
17
Kadea, S., Kittikorn, T., Chollakup, R., Hedthong, R., Chumprasert, S., Khanoonkon, N., Witayakran, S., & Chatakanonda, P. (2023). Influences of epoxidized natural rubber and fiber modification on injection molded-pulp/poly(lactic acid) biocomposites: Analysis of mechanical-thermal and weathering stability (SCIE). Industrial Crops And Products, 201, Article number 116909.
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Roungpaisan, N., Srisawat, N., Rungruangkitkrai, N., Chartvivatpornchai, N., Boonyarit, J., Kittikorn, T., & Chollakup, R. (2023). Effect of Recycling PET Fabric and Bottle Grade on r-PET Fiber Structure (SCIE). Polymers, 15(10), Article number 2330.
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Kittikorn, T., Strömberg, E., Ek, M., & Karlsson, S. (2022). Influence of sisal fibre modification on the microbial stability of poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate): thermal analysis (SCIE). Polimery/polymers, 67(3), 93 - 101.
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Chaisit, T., Sumpavapol, P., Jantanasakulwong, K., & Kittikorn, T. (2022). Preparation and characterization of antimicrobial laminated films based on poly(lactic acid)/chitosan via a lamination technique (SCIE). Express Polymer Letters, 16(10), 1052–1064.
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Rachtanapun, P., Kodsangma, A., Homsaard, N., Nadon, S., Jantrawut, P., Ruksiriwanich, W., Seesuriyachan, P., Leksawasdi, N., Phimolsiripol, Y., Chaiyaso, T., Phongthai, S., Rose Sommano, S., Techapun, C., Ougizawa, T., Kittikorn, T., Wangtueai, S., Regenstein, J., & Jantanasakulwong, K. (2021). Thermoplastic mung bean starch/natural rubber/sericin blends for improved oil resistance (SCIE). International Journal Of Biological Macromolecules, 188, 283 - 289.
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Kittikorn, T., Chaiwong, W., Stromberg, E., Torro, R., Ek, M., & Karlsson, S. (2020). Enhancement of interfacial adhesion and engineering properties of polyvinyl alcohol/polylactic acid laminate films filled with modified microfibrillated cellulose. Journal Of Plastic Film, 00(00), 1-23.
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Jitjaicham, S., Malakul, R., & Kittikorn, T. (2019). Use of Chitosan and Its Derivative as Fungal (Aspergillus niger) Inhibitor on Poly(lactic) acid/ Sisal Biocomposite. วารสารวิทยาศาสตร์ มศว, 35(2), 1-16.
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Moliner, C., Badia, J., Bosio, B., Arato, E., Teruel-juanes, R., Kittikorn, T., Strömberg, E., Ek, M., Karlsson, S., & Ribes-greus, A. (2018). Thermal kinetics for the energy valorisation of polylactide/sisal biocomposites. Thermochimica Acta, 670, 169-177.
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Kittikorn, T., Malakul, R., Stromberg, E., Ek, M., & Karlsson, S. (2018). Enhancement of mechanical, thermal and antibacterial properties of sisal/ polyhydroxybutyrate-co-valerate biodegradable composite. Journal Of Metals, Materials And Minerals, 28(1), 52-61.
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Moliner, C., Badia, J., Bosio, B., Arato, E., Kittikorn, T., Strömberg, E., Teruel-juanes, R., Ek, M., Karlsson, S., & Ribes-greus, A. (2017). Thermal and thermo-oxidative stability and kinetics of decomposition of PHBV/sisal composites. Chemical Engineering Communications, 205(2), 226-237.
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Kittikorn, T., Kongsuwan, S., & Malakul, R. (2017). Investigation of the durability of sisal fiber/PLA biocomposite through evaluation of biodegradability by means of microbial growth. Journal Of Metals, Materials And Minerals, 27(2), 23-34.
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Badia, J., Stromberg, E., Kittikorn, T., Ek, M., Karlsson, S., & Ribes-greus, A. (2017). Relevant factors for the eco-design of polylactide/sisal biocomposites to control biodegradation in soil in an end-of-life scenario. Polymer Degradation And Stability, 143, 9-19.
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Badia, J., Reig-rodrigo, P., Teruel-juanes, R., Kittikorn, T., Stromberg, E., Ek, M., Karlsson, S., & Ribes-greus, A. (2017). Effect of sisal and hydrothermal ageing on the dielectric behaviour of polylactide/sisal biocomposites. Composites Science And Technology, 149, 1-10.
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Gil-castell, O., Badia, J., Kittikorn, T., Stromberg, E., Ek, M., Karlsson, S., & Ribes-greus, A. (2016). Impact of hydrothermal ageing on the thermal stability, morphology and viscoelastic performance of PLA/sisal biocomposites. Polymer Degradation And Stability, 132, 87-96.
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Gil-castell, O., Badia, J., Kittikorn, T., Stromberg, E., Martinez-felipe, A., Ek, M., Karlsson, S., & Ribes-greus, A. (2014). Hydrothermal ageing of polylactide/sisal biocomposites. Studies of water absorption behaviour and Physico-Chemical performance. Polymer Degradation And Stability, 108, 212-222.
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Badia, J., Kittikorn, T., Stroemberg, E., Santonja-blasco, L., Martinez-felipe, A., Ribes-greus, A., Ek, M., & Karlsson, S. (2014). Water absorption and hydrothermal performance of PHBV/sisal biocomposites. Polymer Degradation And Stability, 108, 166-174.