2026 Narongrit Sombatsompop: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	45	11820	11428	18	18	245	6893

Overview

Narongrit Sombatsompop is affiliated with King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi in Thailand. Their research activities primarily encompass the fields of Engineering and Materials Science, with a significant focus on polymers, biomaterials, and environmental materials.

The scientist's work addresses subfields such as:

Polymers and Plastics
Building and Construction
Biomaterials
Materials Chemistry
Pollution

Their main topics of research include:

Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
Wood Treatment and Properties
Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
Radiation Shielding Materials Analysis
Antimicrobial agents and applications
Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies

Among recent publications authored by or associated with Narongrit Sombatsompop are:

Promotion of polylactic acid biodegradation by a combined addition of PLA-degrading bacterium and nitrogen source under submerged and soil burial conditions (2021) published in Polymer Degradation and Stability
X-ray Shielding, Mechanical, Physical, and Water Absorption Properties of Wood/PVC Composites Containing Bismuth Oxide (2021) published in Polymers
Enhanced X-ray shielding properties of NRL gloves with nano-Bi2O3 and their mechanical properties under aging conditions (2021) published in Radiation Physics and Chemistry
Enhancing electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness for radiation vulcanized natural rubber latex composites containing multiwalled carbon nanotubes and silk textile (2020) published in Polymer Composites
Soil Inoculation with Pseudomonas geniculata WS3 for Accelerating the Biodegradation Process of In Situ Compatibilized PBS/PLA Blends Doped with HPQM (2020) published in Journal of Polymers and the Environment

Their research has appeared frequently in journals such as:

BioResources
Polymers
Structures
Polymer Degradation and Stability
Radiation Physics and Chemistry

Frequent collaborators in their publications include Tawich Pulngern, Ekachai Wimolmala, Teerasak Markpin, Vichai Rosarpitak, and Benjaphorn Prapagdee.

Best Publications

Influence of Type and Concentration of Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polypropylene and Impact Modifiers on Mechanical Properties of PP/Wood Sawdust Composites

N. Sombatsompop;C. Yotinwattanakumtorn;C. Thongpin

234
Citations
Mechanical and morphological properties of fly ash/epoxy composites using conventional thermal and microwave curing methods

T. Chaowasakoo;N. Sombatsompop

225
Citations
Effect of moisture content on mechanical properties, thermal and structural stability and extrudate texture of poly(vinyl chloride)/wood sawdust composites

N Sombatsompop;K Chaochanchaikul

191
Citations
Fly ash particles and precipitated silica as fillers in rubbers. I. Untreated fillers in natural rubber and styrene–butadiene rubber compounds

N. Sombatsompop;S. Thongsang;T. Markpin;E. Wimolmala

191
Citations
Dynamic mechanical properties and swelling behaviour of NR/reclaimed rubber blends

C Kumnuantip;N Sombatsompop

166
Citations
Effect of NaOH and Si69 treatments on the properties of fly ash/natural rubber composites*

S. Thongsang;N. Sombatsompop

146
Citations
Effect of PCL and Compatibility Contents on the Morphology, Crystallization and Mechanical Properties of PLA/PCL Blends☆

Sunanta Wachirahuttapong;Chanchai Thongpin;Narongrit Sombatsompop

135
Citations
Cure and mechanical properties and abrasive wear behavior of natural rubber, styrene–butadiene rubber and their blends reinforced with silica hybrid fillers

Paveena Tangudom;Sirinthorn Thongsang;Narongrit Sombatsompop

130
Citations
A modified method for calculating the Impact Factors of journals in ISI Journal Citation Reports: Polymer Science Category in 1997-2001

Narongrit Sombatsompop;Teerasak Markpin;N. Premkamolnetr

127
Citations
Dry sliding wear behavior of SS316L composites containing h-BN and MoS2 solid lubricants

S. Mahathanabodee;T. Palathai;S. Raadnui;R. Tongsri

124
Citations
Processing technique and fiber orientation angle affecting the mechanical properties of E-glass fiber reinforced wood/PVC composites

S. Tungjitpornkull;N. Sombatsompop

122
Citations
Effect of wood sawdust content on rheological and structural changes, and thermo‐mechanical properties of PVC/sawdust composites

Narongrit Sombatsompop;Kantima Chaochanchaikul;Chakarin Phromchirasuk;Sirinthorn Thongsang

122
Citations
Isolation and role of polylactic acid-degrading bacteria on degrading enzymes productions and PLA biodegradability at mesophilic conditions

Tiparporn Bubpachat;Narongrit Sombatsompop;Benjaphorn Prapagdee

120
Citations
Effects of hexagonal boron nitride and sintering temperature on mechanical and tribological properties of SS316L/h-BN composites

S. Mahathanabodee;T. Palathai;S. Raadnui;R. Tongsri

117
Citations
Selection of a Pseudonocardia sp. RM423 that accelerates the biodegradation of poly(lactic) acid in submerged cultures and in soil microcosms

Thippayarat Apinya;Narongrit Sombatsompop;Benjaphorn Prapagdee

102
Citations
On adhesion mechanisms and interfacial strength in acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene/wood sawdust composites

L. Chotirat;K. Chaochanchaikul;N. Sombatsompop

99
Citations
Crystallization and thermomechanical properties of PLA composites: Effects of additive types and heat treatment

J. Wootthikanokkhan;T. Cheachun;N. Sombatsompop;S. Thumsorn

95
Citations
High impact strength and low wear of epoxy modified by a combination of liquid carboxyl terminated poly(butadiene-co-acrylonitrile) rubber and organoclay

Wunpen Chonkaew;Wunpen Chonkaew;Narongrit Sombatsompop;Witold Brostow

94
Citations
Effect of chemical blowing agent on cell structure and mechanical properties of EPDM foam, and peel strength and thermal conductivity of wood/NR composite–EPDM foam laminates

W. Yamsaengsung;N. Sombatsompop

94
Citations
Average mixing torque, tensile and impact properties, and thermal stability of poly(vinyl chloride)/sawdust composites with different silane coupling agents

N. Sombatsompop;K. Chaochanchaikul

93
Citations
Effects of wood constituents and content, and glass fiber reinforcement on wear behavior of wood/PVC composites☆

Supreeda Jeamtrakull;Apisit Kositchaiyong;Teerasak Markpin;Vichai Rosarpitak

93
Citations
Measurement of thermal conductivity of polymers using an improved Lee's Disc apparatus

N. Sombatsompop;A.K. Wood

89
Citations