TISTR Receives NRCT Award for High-Value Product Innovation Aimed at Sustainable PM 2.5 Mitigation in Northern Thailand

 

 

Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, representing the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), presided over the opening ceremony of “NRCT FORUM 2026″—held to mark the 67th anniversary of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)—and presented the NRCT Awards for research and innovation that address national challenges. On this occasion, Asst. Prof. Dr. Weerachai Art-harn, Governor of the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR), delegated Dr. Patchatra Maneesin, Vice Governor for Industrial Services, to attend the event and offer congratulations. Additionally, Dr. Rewadee Anuwattana, Director of the Innovative Materials Research Center, accepted the award on behalf of TISTR for the project: “High-Value Product Innovation for Sustainable PM 2.5 Mitigation in Northern Thailand.”

 

The NRCT Awards are presented to honor researchers and inventors whose work—supported by the NRCT—has been effectively applied to resolve critical national issues. TISTR’s project, “High-Value Product Innovation for Sustainable PM 2.5 Mitigation in Northern Thailand,” contributes to the nation’s “Green Economy” by adhering to the principles of sustainable development and the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework, with a primary focus on environmental stewardship. …incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. The innovative projects include: 1. Fire-retardant gel; 2. Biochar for soil improvement; 3. Biochar-based interlocking blocks; 4. Plant pots and soil-covering mats made from straw and corn husks; 5. DIY air filters and filtration devices for capturing PM2.5 particulate matter; 6. Naturally dyed textiles and heat-reflecting earthen materials; and 7. Ceramics and pottery.

 

This award underscores the commitment of TISTR (Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research) and its research team to developing innovations that address environmental challenges. By linking the creation of high-value products with solutions for PM2.5 pollution in Northern Thailand, these efforts aim to improve the quality of life for the public and foster sustainable regional development. (Presented on October 26, 2026, at the Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat Conference Room, 2nd Floor, NRCT Building 1, National Research Council of Thailand, Bangkok.)

 

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