คณะอุตสาหกรรมอาหาร
This study aims to develop alginate-based hydrogels reinforced with carrageenan and gellan gum as composite materials for oral drug delivery. Alginate, a naturally derived polymer from brown algae, forms a gel upon exposure to cations such as calcium ions, enhancing the hydrogel’s structural integrity. Carrageenan and gellan gum, both polysaccharides, further improve stability and encapsulation efficiency. This research investigates the physical properties, mechanical strength, encapsulation capacity, and swelling behavior of hydrogel beads under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. The findings are expected to demonstrate that incorporating carrageenan and gellan gum enhances the durability and stability of hydrogel beads while enabling controlled release of active compounds in the gastrointestinal tract. These advanced hydrogel beads hold significant potential for applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries as effective oral delivery systems for bioactive substances.
คณะสถาปัตยกรรม ศิลปะและการออกแบบ
Thammadul Wellness Center is a health and wellness center focused on restoring balance to the body and mind through natural therapy and holistic care. Designed as a retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation, the center integrates alternative medicine, nutritional therapy, appropriate exercise, and an environment that promotes tranquility. The center offers a wide range of services, including Thai herbal spa treatments, yoga and meditation, nutritional counseling, and personalized health restoration programs. The architectural design emphasizes the use of natural materials and a setting that harmonizes with the surrounding environment, creating a serene atmosphere that allows visitors to reconnect with nature. Thammadul Wellness Center aims to promote the concept of holistic health care, emphasizing prevention rather than treatment, so that guests can adopt these wellness practices into their daily lives sustainably.
วิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีและนวัตกรรมวัสดุ
The development of skin-on-a-chip models plays a crucial role in research for drug and cosmetic development. Traditional approaches often utilize two-dimensional (2D) methods that rely on culturing cells on flat surfaces, resulting in a lack of complexity in skin structure and realistic cell interactions. Moreover, traditional methods have limitations in mimicking fluid flow and nutrient circulation, which affects the accuracy of pharmaceutical testing and the prediction of drug effects. This has led to the advancement of three-dimensional (3D) skin models using new microfluidic technology, enhancing the realism of skin structure by replicating both the epidermis and dermis layers, as well as simulating fluid flow similar to physiological conditions in the human body. The design of 3D systems allows for more realistic cell arrangement and interactions, enabling better simulation of skin functions and increasing the accuracy in evaluating the effects of various substances on cell responses, including absorption, inflammation, and wound healing. Therefore, the development of three-dimensional (3D) skin models not only addresses the limitations of traditional methods but also represents a significant step forward in creating models that can be effectively applied in drug testing and pharmaceutical product development.