Education

1) Ph.D., Biomaterial Sciences, University of Tokyo, 2017

2) M.Eng., Pulp and Paper Technology, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), 2013

3) B.Eng., Nano Technology, Chulalongkorn University, 2011

Coursework

Undergraduate Program

• EGCH 370 Particle Technology (2017-present)
• EGCH 380 Environmental Chemical Engineering (2017-present)
• EGCH 303 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I (2017-present)
• EGCH 307 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II (2017-present)
• EGCH 495 Project Seminar (2017-present)
• EGCH 496 Chemical Engineering Project (2017-present)

Research Focus

• Lignin degradation and valorization
• Lignocellulose pretreatment and characterization
• Biomass conversion and Biorefinery

Selected Publications

• Sema T, Ranong PN, Kiattinirachara T, Posoknistakul P, Jiraratananon R, Tontiwachwuthikul P. Absorption kinetics of CO2 in novel formulated 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol and N-methyl-4-piperidinol solvent. Energy Reports. 2020;6:143-50.
• Sema T, Kiattinirachara T, Ranong PN, Posoknistakul P, Jiraratananon R. Density, viscosity, and physical CO2 diffusivity of novel formulated solvent n-methyl-4-piperidinol and 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol for carbon capture. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development. 2020;11(10):483-7.
• Satoko Shimizu, Pattaraporn Posoknistakul, Takuya Akiyama, Tomoya Yokoyama, and Yuji Matsumoto, “Effects of aromatic ring type on reactions subsequent to the β-O-4 bond cleavage of non-phenolic lignin model compounds under alkaline pulping conditions”, Journal of Wood Science, 2018, DOI:10.1007/s10086-018-1739-3
• Pattaraporn Posoknistakul, Satoru Akiho, Takuya Akiyama, Tomoya Yokoyama, and Yuji Matsumoto, “Stereo-preference in the degradation of the erythro and threo isomers of β-O-4-type lignin model compounds in oxidation processes. Part 3: In the reaction with chlorine- and manganese-based oxidants”, Journal of Wood Science, 2018, DOI: 10.1007/s10086-018-1714-z.
• Chularat Sakdanarong, Wanvipa Pipathworapoom, Thanapon Vichitsrikamol, Teerawat Sema, Pattaraporn Posoknistakul, Wanida Koo-amornpattana, Navadol Laosiripojana, “Integrative process for a sugarcane bagasse Biorefinery to produce glucose, bio-oil and carbon microspheres”, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2018, 116, 1-13
• Pattaraporn Posoknistakul, Takuya Akiyama, Tomoya Yokoyama, and Yuji Matsumoto, “Predominant formation of aromatic aldehyde and acid from a dimeric β-O-4 type lignin model compound under hydrogen peroxide bleaching conditions with high pH level”, Journal of Wood Science, 2017, 63, 173-182
• Pattaraporn Posoknistakul, Takuya Akiyama, Tomoya Yokoyama, and Yuji Matsumoto, “Stereo-preference in the degradation of the erythro and threo isomers of β-O-4 type lignin model compounds in oxidation processes. Part 2: In the reaction with hydroxyl and oxyl anion radicals under hydrogen peroxide bleaching conditions”, Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology, 2017, 37, 87-98
• Pattaraporn Posoknistakul, Takuya Akiyama, Tomoya Yokoyama, and Yuji Matsumoto, “Stereo-preference in the degradation of the erythro and threo isomers of β-O-4 type lignin model compounds in oxidation processes. Part 1: In the reaction with active oxygen species under oxygen delignification conditions”, Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology, 2016, 36(4),288-303
• Feng Gu, Pattaraporn Posoknistakul, Satoko Shimizu, Tomoya Yokoyama, Yongcan Jin, and Yuji Matsumoto, “Synergistic contribution of hydrosulfide and carbonate anions to the β-O-4 bond cleavage of lignin model compounds in a green liquor pretreatment for enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic materials”, Journal of Wood Science, 2014, 60(5), 346-352
• Satoko Shimizu, Pattaraporn Posoknistakul, Tomoya Yokoyama, and Yuji Matsumoto, “Quantitative difference in the rates of the β-O-4 bond cleavage between lignin model compounds with and without γ-hydroxylmethyl groups during the alkaline pulping process”, BioResources, 2013, 8 (3), 4312-4322

Awards and recognition

• Dean’s award (Gold medal) – Prize awards in recognition of outstanding academic performances in Department of Biomaterial Sciences, The University of Tokyo (2017)
• Graduate School Representative in the Graduation Ceremony, The University of Tokyo (2017)
• Japanese Government Scholarship (2013-2017)
• The Abdolrahman Salaghi Prize – Prize awards in recognition of outstanding academic performances (2013)
• AIT Fellowship Award (2011-2013)

Pictures

• Research/labs photos

 

From the last several years, in serious consideration of the worldwide economic and environmental pollution issues there has been increasing research interest in the value of bio-sourced lignocellulosic biomass, the most promising feedstock as natural and renewable resource essential to the functioning of modern industrial societies. Agro-industrial biomass comprised on lignocellulosic waste is an inexpensive, renewable, abundant and provides a unique natural resource for large-scale and cost-effective bio-energy collection. Otherwise, the development of the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to fine chemicals and valuable materials still remain a big challenge due to their inherent property that makes them resistant to enzymic and chemical degradation. Our research focused primarily on the study of lignin degradation behavior under various chemical treatments, conversion of lignocellulose into value-added chemicals as well as fabrication of utilization of lignin-based material for advanced applications.

 

• Research/labs team