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Somchai Thongtem

Somchai Thongtem

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Overview

Somchai Thongtem is a researcher affiliated with Chiang Mai University in Thailand. Their work spans multiple fields with a primary focus on Energy, Materials Science, and Engineering. Within these broader disciplines, Thongtem has contributed extensively to subfields including Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Materials Chemistry, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, among others.

Their research explores a range of topics centered on nanomaterials and photocatalysis. The main topics Thongtem has worked on include:

  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
  • ZnO doping and properties
  • Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
  • TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Ga2O3 and related materials

Thongtem's recent published papers demonstrate a focus on the synthesis and characterization of photocatalytic nanocomposites and nanoparticles, addressing visible light-driven photodegradation and photocatalytic efficiency. Notable recent publications include:

  • "Characterization and photocatalytic properties of BiVO4 synthesized by combustion method" (2022, Journal of Molecular Structure)
  • "Synthesis and characterization of heterostructure Pt/Bi2WO6 nanocomposites with enhanced photodegradation efficiency induced by visible radiation" (2022, Solid State Sciences)
  • "Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of BiOBr/BiOCl flowerlike composites used for photocatalysis" (2020, Research on Chemical Intermediates)
  • "Tartaric acid-assisted precipitation of visible light-driven Ce-doped ZnO nanoparticles used for photodegradation of methylene blue" (2020, Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society)
  • "Characterization and photocatalysis of visible-light-driven Dy-doped ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by tartaric acid-assisted combustion method" (2020, Inorganic Chemistry Communications)

Thongtem frequently collaborates with several researchers, including Titipun Thongtem, Anukorn Phuruangrat, Surangkana Wannapop, Phattranit Dumrongrojthanath, and Thawatchai Sakhon. These collaborations reflect sustained partnerships within the scientific community, contributing to the volume and diversity of research output.

The scientist's work is also regularly published in specific academic venues that align with their research interests. Primary publication venues include:

  • Russian Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry Communications
  • Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry
  • Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society
  • Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A

Best Publications

  • Synthesis of hexagonal WO3 nanowires by microwave-assisted hydrothermal method and their electrocatalytic activities for hydrogen evolution reaction

    Anukorn Phuruangrat;Anukorn Phuruangrat;Dong Jin Ham;Suk Joon Hong;Somchai Thongtem

  • Luminescence and absorbance of highly crystalline CaMoO4, SrMoO4, CaWO4 and SrWO4 nanoparticles synthesized by co-precipitation method at room temperature

    Titipun Thongtem;Sukjit Kungwankunakorn;Budsabong Kuntalue;Anukorn Phuruangrat

  • Ultrasonic-assisted synthesis of Nd-doped ZnO for photocatalysis

    Oranuch Yayapao;Titipun Thongtem;Anukorn Phuruangrat;Somchai Thongtem

  • Characterization of MMoO4 (M = Ba, Sr and Ca) with different morphologies prepared using a cyclic microwave radiation

    Titipun Thongtem;Anukorn Phuruangrat;Somchai Thongtem

  • Synthesis of h- and α-MoO 3 by refluxing and calcination combination: phase and morphology transformation, photocatalysis, and photosensitization

    Pannipa Wongkrua;Titipun Thongtem;Somchai Thongtem

  • Synthesis and characterization of highly efficient Gd doped ZnO photocatalyst irradiated with ultraviolet and visible radiations

    Oranuch Yayapao;Titipun Thongtem;Anukorn Phuruangrat;Somchai Thongtem

  • Characterization of orthorhombic α-MoO 3 microplates produced by a microwave plasma process

    Arrak Klinbumrung;Titipun Thongtem;Somchai Thongtem

  • Sonochemical synthesis of Dy-doped ZnO nanostructures and their photocatalytic properties

    Oranuch Yayapao;Titipun Thongtem;Anukorn Phuruangrat;Somchai Thongtem

  • Free-polymer controlling morphology of α-MoO3 nanobelts by a facile hydrothermal synthesis, their electrochemistry for hydrogen evolution reactions and optical properties

    Hathai Sinaim;Dong Jin Ham;Jae Sung Lee;Anukorn Phuruangrat

  • Hydrothermal synthesis, characterization, and optical properties of wolframite ZnWO4 nanorods

    Parada Siriwong;Titipun Thongtem;Anukorn Phuruangrat;Somchai Thongtem

  • Hydrothermal synthesis of monoclinic WO3 nanoplates and nanorods used as an electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reactions from water.

    Dong Jin Ham;Anukorn Phuruangrat;Anukorn Phuruangrat;Somchai Thongtem;Jae Sung Lee

  • Characterization of MeWO4 (Me = Ba, Sr and Ca) nanocrystallines prepared by sonochemical method

    Titipun Thongtem;Anukorn Phuruangrat;Somchai Thongtem

  • Electrochemical hydrogen evolution over MoO3 nanowires produced by microwave-assisted hydrothermal reaction

    Anukorn Phuruangrat;Anukorn Phuruangrat;Dong Jin Ham;Somchai Thongtem;Jae Sung Lee

  • Synthesis and characterization of hierarchical multilayered flower-like assemblies of Ag doped Bi2WO6 and their photocatalytic activities

    Phattharanit Dumrongrojthanath;Titipun Thongtem;Anukorn Phuruangrat;Somchai Thongtem

  • Preparation, characterization and photoluminescence of nanocrystalline calcium molybdate

    Anukorn Phuruangrat;Titipun Thongtem;Somchai Thongtem

  • Effect of pH on visible-light-driven Bi2WO6 nanostructured catalyst synthesized by hydrothermal method

    Anukorn Phuruangrat;Arin Maneechote;Phattranit Dumrongrojthanath;Nuengruethai Ekthammathat

  • Microwave-assisted synthesis, photocatalysis and antibacterial activity of Ag nanoparticles supported on ZnO flowers

    Anukorn Phuruangrat;Sineenat Siri;Paweena Wadbua;Somchai Thongtem

  • Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by WO3/ZnWO4 composites synthesized by a combination of microwave-solvothermal method and incipient wetness procedure

    Yanee Keereeta;Somchai Thongtem;Titipun Thongtem

  • Microwave-assisted synthesis and characterization of SrMoO 4 and SrWO 4 nanocrystals

    Titipun Thongtem;Anukorn Phuruangrat;Somchai Thongtem

  • CMC-coated Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles as new MRI probes for hepatocellular carcinoma

    Sudarat Sitthichai;Chalermchai Pilapong;Titipun Thongtem;Somchai Thongtem

  • Synthesis of lead molybdate and lead tungstate via microwave irradiation method

    Anukorn Phuruangrat;Titipun Thongtem;Somchai Thongtem

Frequent Co-Authors

Titipun Thongtem
Titipun Thongtem Chiang Mai University
Anukorn Phuruangrat
Anukorn Phuruangrat Prince of Songkla University
Ken Kurosaki
Ken Kurosaki Kyoto University
Jae Sung Lee
Jae Sung Lee Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
Masato Kakihana
Masato Kakihana Tohoku University
Hiroaki Muta
Hiroaki Muta Osaka University
Thomas Pichler
Thomas Pichler University of Vienna
Esko I. Kauppinen
Esko I. Kauppinen Aalto University

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