Natural Composite Research (NCR) Group Lab was established under the Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand.
The more profound environmental concern due to pollution caused by synthetic materials has increased the need for research on eco-friendly materials to replace synthetic ones in all possible applications. NCR lab’s prime focus is on applied research related to developing and characterizing natural fibers and their composites, polymeric materials, polymer blends, rubber technology, and bio-based materials for lightweight structures and engineering applications. NCR lab is equipped with state-of-the-art polymer processing instruments like single/twin screw extruders, filament winders, internal mixers, grinders, ball mills, blenders, automated compression molding, injection molding, vacuum infusion, autoclave, and 3D printers (FDM, laser, and resin). NCR lab members are actively involved in developing sustainable, eco-friendly products by efficiently utilizing natural resources that can lower the harmful impact on the environment and thus ensures a green environment.
Apart from composite development, the lab has testing facilities to study the developed composite’s mechanical, thermal, visco-elastic, and durability behavior. Lab members of NCR work on exploring possible solutions for creating sustainable, eco-friendly materials for industries to minimize and replace synthetic materials; based on this research, many industrial, and academic collaboration projects are being currently done. NCR lab also focuses on component development, especially for automotive and railway applications, by effectively using natural fibers obtained from plants. NCR lab works on emerging technologies like 3D printing thermoplastic and thermosets using natural-based materials for contributing technologies to the scientific society. Additionally, NCR lab is conducting research to analyze real-time environmental impacts like UV, moisture, varied pH, and temperatures to study the behavior of developed materials. The mission of the NCR lab is to advance knowledge in the areas of sustainable composite materials design, analysis, and fabrication, as well as structural and semi-structural design and development. This laboratory is focused to work with other groups on collaborative projects and extend support for technology transfers to private and public sectors. NCR team members have produced around 493 publications in the last 5 years (2019-2023) which includes research articles, review articles, editorial corners, edited books and book chapters.
The more profound environmental concern due to pollution caused by synthetic materials has increased the need for research on eco-friendly materials to replace synthetic ones in all possible applications. NCR lab’s prime focus is on applied research related to developing and characterizing natural fibers and their composites, polymeric materials, polymer blends, rubber technology, and bio-based materials for lightweight structures and engineering applications. NCR lab is equipped with state-of-the-art polymer processing instruments like single/twin screw extruders, filament winders, internal mixers, grinders, ball mills, blenders, automated compression molding, injection molding, vacuum infusion, autoclave, and 3D printers (FDM, laser, and resin). NCR lab members are actively involved in developing sustainable, eco-friendly products by efficiently utilizing natural resources that can lower the harmful impact on the environment and thus ensures a green environment.
Apart from composite development, the lab has testing facilities to study the developed composite’s mechanical, thermal, visco-elastic, and durability behavior. Lab members of NCR work on exploring possible solutions for creating sustainable, eco-friendly materials for industries to minimize and replace synthetic materials; based on this research, many industrial, and academic collaboration projects are being currently done. NCR lab also focuses on component development, especially for automotive and railway applications, by effectively using natural fibers obtained from plants. NCR lab works on emerging technologies like 3D printing thermoplastic and thermosets using natural-based materials for contributing technologies to the scientific society. Additionally, NCR lab is conducting research to analyze real-time environmental impacts like UV, moisture, varied pH, and temperatures to study the behavior of developed materials. The mission of the NCR lab is to advance knowledge in the areas of sustainable composite materials design, analysis, and fabrication, as well as structural and semi-structural design and development. This laboratory is focused to work with other groups on collaborative projects and extend support for technology transfers to private and public sectors. NCR team members have produced around 493 publications in the last 5 years (2019-2023) which includes research articles, review articles, editorial corners, edited books and book chapters.
