Assoc. Prof. Patiparn Punyapalakul, Ph.D.
E-mail:
p_********@ya***.com
Education
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan. (September 2004)
M.Eng in Environmental Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan. (September 2001)
B.Eng ( 2nd Class Honors) in Environmental Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. (May 1998)
Risk in the Future
- Increase of emerging pollutants and their by-products
- Effects of climate change on water resources
- Chemical risks
- Disaster resilience
Vulnerability
- Pollution prevention-related Infrastructures
- Standard and measurement for emerging pollutants
- Water safety
- Raw water resources quality
Research
- Hybrid organic-inorganic adsorbents for pollution prevention
- Advance materials for water reuse
- Hybrid water/wastewater treatment processes
- Raw water resources improvement for rural areas
- Infrastructure for urban design
Research Interest
- Advance materials for water and wastewater Engineering
- Hybrid organic-inorganic porous materials for adsorption of emerging pollutants
- Adsorption mechanism analysis
- Surface modification for enhancement of adsorption capacities.
- Physical-chemical processes for industrial wastewater treatment.
- Water Supply Engineering
- Disinfection by-products (DBPs)
- Water reuse
- Advanced water treatment processes
Employment History
- 2013 to present: Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University.
- 2009 to 2013: Assistant Professor , Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University.
- 1998 to 2009: Lecturer, Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University.
Publication
Somboot, P., Thuangchon, S., Phungsai, P., Ratpukdi, T., Punyapalakul, P. Removal of dissolved organic matter from sugar mill effluents using magnetic anion exchange (MIEX) and Amberlite 2025, Journal of Water Process Engineering 71 |
Pakoksung, Kwanchai., Inseeyong, Nantawoot., Chawaloesphonsiya, Nattawin., Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Chaiwiwatworakul, Pichet., Xu, Mengzhen., Chuenchum, Pavisorn. Seasonal dynamics of water quality in response to land use changes in the Chi and Mun River Basins Thailand 2025, Scientific Reports 15 |
Thuangchon, Sattawat., Somboot, Pattakamol., Sungthong, Bunleu., Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Sumana Siripattanakul-Ratpukdi, Phungsai, Phanwatt., Ratpukdi, Thunyalux. Dissolved organic matter removal from sugar mill effluent by activated carbon-catalytic ozonation: Performance, organic carbon change, system characterization, and catalyst reusability 2025, Journal of Water Process Engineering 69 |
Hongsawat, P., Thinjong, W., Chouychai, B., Punyapalakul, P., Prarat, P. Microplastics in retail shellfish from a seafood market in eastern Thailand: occurrence and risks to human food safety 2024, Marine Pollution Bulletin 201 |
Sompornpailin, Dujduan., Pulgerd, Panisa., Sangsanont, Jatuwat., Thayanukul, Parinda., Punyapalakul, Patiparn. Removal of antibiotics, bacterial toxicity, and occurrence of antibiotic resistance genes in secondary hospital effluents treated with granular activated carbon and the impact of preceding chlorination 2024, Science of the Total Environment 927 |
Ratanaphain, Chatkrita., Viboonratanasri, Duangkamon., Prompinit, Panida., Krajangpan, Sita., Khan, Eakalak., Punyapalakul, Patiparn. Mechanistic study of iodoacetamide degradation by functionalized SiO2-coated nZVI: the role of surface functional groups on adsorption, dehalogenation and hydrolysis 2024, Journal of Water Process Engineering 63 |
Pakoksung, Kwanchai., Inseeyong, Nantawoot., Chawaloesphonsiya, Nattawin., Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Chaiwiwatworakul, Pichet., Xu, Mengzhen., Chuenchum, Pavisorn. Impact of Land Use Change on Seasonal Water Quality, Case Study in Chi-Mun River Basin in Thailand 2024, |
Damdib, Sakonsupa., Siyasukh, Adisak., Vanichsetakul, Bhawaranchat., Phamornpiboon, Phamornsiri., Thanachayanont, Chanchana., Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Tonanon, Nattaporn. Efficient removal of paraquat pollutants using magnetic biochar derived from corn husk waste: A sustainable approach for water remediation 2023, Adsorption Science & Technology 2023 |
Sompornpailin, D., Chamsub, R., Sukkasame, C., Punyapalakul, P. Adsorption of 17α-methyltestosterone onto silica-based porous materials: effect of porosity and functionalization, reversible kinetics, and the coexistence of tannic acid 2023, Journal of Water Process Engineering 53 |
Yousatit, Satit., Rungruangwattanachot, Witsarut., Yuwawanitchakorn, Natthakit., Nuntang, Sakdinun., Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Ngamcharussrivichai, Chawalit. Amine-Functionalized Natural Rubber/Mesostructured Silica Nanocomposites for Adsorptive Removal of Clofibric Acid in Aqueous Phase 2023, Molecules 28 |
Siri, A., Wongrueng, A., Rakruam, P., Punyapalakul, P. Mechanistic study of iodinated trihalomethanes adsorption onto MOF-derived carbons: Effect of porous structures and adsorption mechanisms 2023, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 11 (5) |
Sompornpailin, Dujduan., Mongconpattarasuk, Phattarapan., Ratanatawanate, Chalita., Apiratikul, Ronbanchob., Hoong, Khim., Punyapalakul, Patiparn. Adsorption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs onto composite beads of a 1D flexible framework MIL-53 (Al): Adsorption mechanisms and fixed-bed study 2022, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 10 |
Ratanaphain, Chatkrita., Viboonratanasri, Duangkamon., Prompinit, Panida., Krajangpan, Sita., Khan, Eakalak., Punyapalakul, Patiparn. Reactivity characterization of SiO2-coated nano zero-valent iron for iodoacetamide degradation: The effects of SiO2 thickness, and the roles of dehalogenation, hydrolysis and adsorption 2022, Chemosphere 286 |
Induvesa, P., Ratanatawanate, C., Wongrueng, A., Punyapalakul, P. Selective adsorption mechanisms of iodinated trihalomethanes onto thiol-functionalized HKUST-1s in a mixed solute 2022, Journal of Environmental Management 315 |
Sawangjang, Benyapa., Induvesa, Phacharapol., Wongrueng, Aunnop., Pumas, Chayakorn., Wattanachira, Suraphong., Rakruam, Pharkphum., Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Takizawa, Satoshi., Khan, Eakalak. Evaluation of fluoride adsorption mechanism and capacity of different types of bone char 2021, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18 |
Induvesa, P., Ratanatawanate, C., Wongrueng, A., Punyapalakul, P. Adsorption of iodinated trihalomethanes onto thiol functionalized ZIF-8s: Active adsorption sites, adsorptive mechanisms, and dehalogenation by-products 2021, Science of The Total Environment 754 |
Sompornpailin, Dujduan., Ratanatawanate, Chalita., Chantanavorakunchai, Natthawadee., Punyapalakul, Patiparn. Effects of electrolytes and fractionated dissolved organic matter on selective adsorption of pharmaceuticals on terephthalic acid-based metal-organic frameworks 2021, Environmental Research 196 |
Changduang, A., Limpiyakorn, T., Punyapalakul, P., Thayanukul, P. Development of reactive iron-coated natural filter media for treating antibiotic residual in swine wastewater: mechanisms, intermediates and toxicity 2021, Journal of Environmental Management 298 |
Hongsawat, P., Bungokule, S., Boonchouy, N., Prarat, P., Punyapalakul, P. Response surface methodology approach for optimization of norfloxacin by the graphene oxide under the presence of tannic acid and its adsorption mechanism 2021, Desalination and Water Treatment 217 |
Sompornpailin, Dujduan., Ratanatawanate, Chalita., Sattayanon, Chanchai., Namuangruk, Supawadee., Punyapalakul, Patiparn. Selective adsorption mechanisms of pharmaceuticals on benzene-1, 4-dicarboxylic acid-based MOFs: Effects of a flexible framework, adsorptive interactions and the DFT study 2020, Science of the Total Environment 720 |
Prarat, Panida., Hongsawat, Parnuch., Punyapalakul, Patiparn. Amino-functionalized mesoporous silica-magnetic graphene oxide nanocomposites as water-dispersible adsorbents for the removal of the oxytetracycline antibiotic from aqueous solutions: adsorption performance, effects of coexisting ions, and natural organic matter 2020, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27 |
Poyai, Thaksina., Getwech, Chiratthakan., Dhanasin, Phanachit., Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Painmanakul, Pisut., Chawaloesphonsiya, Nattawin. Solvent-based washing as a treatment alternative for onshore petroleum drill cuttings in Thailand 2020, Science of the Total Environment 718 |
Heu, R., Ateia, M., Awfa, D., Punyapalakul, P., Yoshimura, C. Photocatalytic degradation of organic micropollutants in water by Zr-MOF/GO composites 2020, Journal of Composites Science 4 (2) |
Muangmora, R., Kemacheevakul, P., Punyapalakul, P., Chuangchote, S. Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of caffeine using titanium dioxide photocatalyst immobilized on circular glass sheets under ultraviolet C irradiation 2020, Catalysts 10 (9) |
Kiattisaksiri, Pradabduang., Khan, Eakalak., Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Musikavong, Charongpun., CW, Daniel., Ratpukdi, Thunyalux. Vacuum ultraviolet irradiation for mitigating dissolved organic nitrogen and formation of haloacetonitriles 2020, Environmental Research 185 |
Ninwiwek, Nithiwat., Hongsawat, Parnuch., Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Prarat, Panida. Removal of the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole from environmental water by mesoporous silica-magnetic graphene oxide nanocomposite technology: Adsorption characteristics, coadsorption and uptake mechanism 2019, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 580 |
Ratpukdi, Thunyalux., Sinorak, Sudarat., Kiattisaksiri, Pradabduang., Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Sumana Siripattanakul-Ratpukdi Occurrence of trihalomethanes and haloacetonitriles in water distribution networks of Khon Kaen Municipality, Thailand 2019, Water Supply 19 |
Prarat, P., Ngamcharussrivichai, C., Khaodhiar, S., Punyapalakul, P. Adsorption of single and mixed haloacetonitriles on silica-based porous materials: Mechanisms and effects of porous structures 2019, Journal of Environmental Sciences 79 |
Damdib, Sakonsupa., Phamornpiboon, Phamornsiri., Siyasukh, Adisak., Thanachayanont, Chanchana., Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Tonanon, Nattaporn. Paraquat pesticide removal by magnetic biochar derived from corn husk 2019, The 2019 Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference |
Rodbutr, P., Punyapalakul, P. Adsorption of Haloacetonitriles (HANs) by Metal-Organics Frameworks (MOFs) 2019, Thai Environmental Engineering Journal 33 (1) |
Sompormpailin, D., Ratanatawanate, C., Punyapalakul, P. High efficiency removal of pharmaceuticals by flexible metal-organic framework MII-53 (AI) 2019, 대한환경공학회 학술발표논문집 |
Punyapalakul, P. Effects of surface functional groups and porous structures on selective adsorption mechanisms of pharmaceutical residues on organic-inorganic hybrid adsorbents 2018, Thailand Science Research and Innovation |
Phadunghus, Katanchalee., Wongrueng, Aunnop., Rakruam, Pharkphum., Wattanachira, Suraphong., Punyapalakul, Patiparn. Efficiencies of NF and RO membranes on pharmaceutical removal and membrane fouling effects 2017, Engineering Journal 21 |
Kiattisaksiri, P., Khan, E., Punyapalakul, P., Ratpukdi, T. Photodegradation of haloacetonitriles in water by vacuum ultraviolet irradiation: Mechanisms and intermediate formation 2016, Water research 98 |
Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Hongsawat, Parnuch., Suriyanon, Nakorn. Adsorption mechanisms and interactions between pharmaceutical residues and natural organic matters on surface modified superparamagnetic adsorbents 2016, 旭硝子財団助成研究成果報告= Reports of research assisted by the Asahi Glass Foundation |
Suriyanon, Nakorn., Permrungruang, Jutima., Kaosaiphun, Jidanan., Wongrueng, Aunnop., Ngamcharussrivichai, Chawalit., Punyapalakul, Patiparn. Selective adsorption mechanisms of antilipidemic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug residues on functionalized silica-based porous materials in a mixed solute 2015, Chemosphere 136 |
Lohwacharin, J., Takizawa, S., Punyapalakul, P. Carbon black retention in saturated natural soils: Effects of flow conditions, soil surface roughness and soil organic matter 2015, Environmental Pollution 205 |
Suriyanon, N., Punyapalakul, P., Ngamcharussrivichai, C. Synthesis of periodic mesoporous organosilicas functionalized with different amine-organoalkoxysilanes via direct co-condensation 2015, Materials Chemistry and Physics 149 |
Krueyai, Y., Punyapalakul, P., Wongrueng, A. Removal of haloacetonitrile by adsorption on thiol-functionalized mesoporous composites based on natural rubber and hexagonal mesoporous silica 2015, Environmental Engineering Research 20 (4) |
Hongsawat, P., Prarat, P., Ngamcharussrivichai, C., Punyapalakul, P. Adsorption of ciprofloxacin on surface functionalized superparamagnetic porous silicas 2014, Desalination and Water Treatment 52 (22-24) |
Kiattisaksiri, P., Khan, E., Punyapalakul, P., Ratpukdi, T. Removal of haloacetonitriles by vacuum ultraviolet (VUV): Effects of pH and dissolve oxygen 2014, BUU-2014 |
Suriyanon, N., Punyapalakul, P., Ngamcharussrivichai, C. Mechanistic study of diclofenac and carbamazepine adsorption on functionalized silica-based porous materials 2013, Chemical Engineering Journal 214 |
Punyapalakul, P., Suksomboon, K., Prarat, P., Khaodhiar, S. Effects of surface functional groups and porous structures on adsorption and recovery of perfluorinated compounds by inorganic porous silicas 2013, Separation Science and Technology 48 (5) |
Prarat, P., Ngamcharussrivichai, C., Khaodhiar, S., Punyapalakul, P. Removal of haloacetonitriles in aqueous solution through adsolubilization process by polymerizable surfactant-modified mesoporous silica 2013, Journal of hazardous materials 244 |
Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Prarat, Panida., Vivattanapongpetch, Patcharaporn. Removal of disinfection by-products by adsorption on Surface Functionalized Mesoporous Silicas 2013, 旭硝子財団助成研究成果報告= Reports of research assisted by the Asahi Glass Foundation |
Prarat, P., Ngamcharussrivichai, C., Khaodhiar, S., Punyapalakul, P. Adsorption characteristics of haloacetonitriles on functionalized silica-based porous materials in aqueous solution 2011, Journal of Hazardous Materials 192 (3) |
Punyapalakul, P., Suksomboon, K. ADSORPTION AND RECOVERY OF PERFLUORINATED SURFACTANTS FROM SYNTHETIC WASTEWATER USING FUNCTIONALIZED MESOPOROUS SILICATES 2011, 3 rd International Symposium on Environmental Management |
Punyapalakul, P., Sitthisorn, T. Removal of ciprofloxazin and carbamazepine by adsorption on functionalized mesoporous silicates 2010, World Academy of Science |
Punyapalakul, Patiparn., Soonglerdsongpha, Suwat., Kanlayaprasit, Chutima., Ngamcharussrivichai, Chawalit., Khaodhiar, Sutha. Effects of crystalline structures and surface functional groups on the adsorption of haloacetic acids by inorganic materials 2009, Journal of hazardous materials 171 |
Punyapalakul, P. Removal of ciprofloxacin and carbamazepine by adsorption on inorganic porous materials 2009, Chulalongkorn University |
Punyapalakul, P., Takizawa, S. Selective adsorption of nonionic surfactant on hexagonal mesoporous silicates (HMSs) in the presence of ionic dyes 2006, Water research 40 (17) |
Punyapalakul, P., Takizawa, S. Adsorption and recovery of alkylphenol polyethoxylates from synthetic wastewater using hexagonal mesoporous silicate 2006, Water science and technology 53 (6) |
Patiparn, P., Takizawa, S. Effect of surface functional group on adsorption of organic pollutants on hexagonal mesoporous silicate 2006, Water Science and Technology: Water Supply 6 (3) |
Patiparn, P., TAKIZAWA, S. Effect of organic grafting modification of hexagonal mesoporous silicate on haloacetic acid removal 2004, Environmental Engineering Research 41 |
Patiparn, P. Removal of alkylphenol polyethoxylates using hexagonal mesoporous silicate 2004, 東京大学 |
Maneechan, M., Punyapalakul, P., Wongrueng, A. Utilization of Ammonium Bicarbonate as Draw Solution in Forward Osmosis Process: A Case Study of Cooling Water Reuse , |
Heu, R., Thayanukul, P., Takizawa, S., Punyapalakul, P. EFFECTS OF BIOFILM ON DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS FORMATION POTENTIAL IN TAP WATER , |
Heu, R., Limtrakul, K., Thayanukul, P., Takizawa, S., Punyapalakul, P. Effects of Biofilm on Consumption and Adsorption of Disinfection By-Products and Natural Organic Matters in Tap Water , |
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Kiattisaksiri, P., Khan, E., Punyapalakul, P., Ratpukdi, T. Supplementary Material Photodegradation of haloacetonitriles in water by vacuum ultraviolet irradiation: Mechanisms and intermediate formation , |
PUNYAPALAKUL, P., SITTHISORN, T. Effects of pH and Bi-functional Groups Modification on Adsorption of Carbamazepine by Porous Silicas , |