This research aims to optimize the production process of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in fermented pineapple juice using probiotics and acetic acid bacteria (AAB), which are microorganisms with the potential to enhance GABA levels. This process has been developed to improve the nutritional value of fermented pineapple juice and to increase the economic value of Thai pineapples, which have long suffered from low market prices. This study focuses on determining the optimal conditions for GABA production by examining factors such as sugar content, pH levels, fermentation duration, and L-glutamate concentration, as well as the co-cultivation of probiotics and acetic acid bacteria. The experiments are conducted using controlled fermentation techniques, and the bioactive components of the fermented juice are analyzed with advanced instruments such as HPLC and GC-MS. The findings of this research are expected to contribute to the development of formulations and production processes for a high-GABA pineapple-based functional beverage. This product could offer health benefits such as stress reduction, cognitive function enhancement, and relaxation while also strengthening the potential of Thailand’s fermented food and beverage industry.
การพัฒนากระบวนการผลิตกรดแกมมา-อะมิโนบิวทิริก (γ -aminobutyric acid) ในเครื่องดื่มจากน้ำสับปะรดด้วยโพรไบโอติกซึ่งเน้นการใช้แบคทีเรียกรดอะซิติกและโพรไบโอติกเพื่อเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพการผลิต GABA โดยที่มาของการวิจัยนี้เกิดจากความต้องการแก้ไขปัญหาราคาสับปะรดของไทยซึ่งมีราคาต่ำมาเป็นเวลานาน การผลิตเครื่องดื่มที่มี GABA สูง มีประโยชน์ต่อสุขภาพ เช่น ช่วยในการผ่อนคลาย ลดความวิตกกังวล และส่งเสริมการทำงานของสมอง
คณะวิศวกรรมศาสตร์
This thesis presents the development of an IoT system that integrates various communication standards to work together seamlessly. The Core Board serves as the IoT gateway, connecting LoRa, Wi-Fi, and BLE interfaces, and is powered by the STM32H563Zi microcontroller based on the ARM Cortex M33 architecture. The system is designed with slots to support additional communication standards and includes a web platform for data monitoring.
คณะอุตสาหกรรมอาหาร
Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are a byproduct of the coffee brewing process, and their quantity continues to increase due to the growing global coffee consumption. SCG contain beneficial compounds such as polysaccharides, dietary fibers, and antioxidants, which can be utilized in various applications, including prebiotic extraction. This study focuses on extracting prebiotics from SCG using acid hydrolysis and enzymatic hydrolysis methods to evaluate their potential in promoting the growth of beneficial gut microorganisms. The expected results of this research include adding value to coffee industry waste, reducing organic waste, and providing a sustainable approach to developing prebiotic products for use in the food and health industries. Furthermore, this study aligns with sustainable resource utilization and environmentally friendly practices.
คณะสถาปัตยกรรม ศิลปะและการออกแบบ
This project is a carbon safe haven of Bangkok, aspiring to be the prototypal gateway of the future's carbon net zero ambitions. The project aims to answer the fundamental "flaw" of the existing urban fabric, still being extremely inefficient and highly polluting. Conversely, Carbon Oasis would not only create its own energy, but look to provide its excess energy and water surplus' back to the city and its surroundings. Taking parts of the existing city and implementing new concepts to inspire a change in the urban fabric and its people.