On September 9, 2025, at the Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao
The National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC) under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) was honored with the Outstanding Research Award (SLRI Award) for its groundbreaking research in energy storage materials. The award-winning project, titled “Bamboo-Derived Hard Carbon/Carbon Nanotube Composites as Anode Material for Long-Life Sodium-Ion Batteries with High Charge/Discharge Capacities,” represents a remarkable fusion of environmental sustainability and advanced materials science. Led by Dr. Chakrit Sriprachuabwong, a researcher from ENTEC’s Energy Storage Technology Research Team, the project was developed in collaboration with Dr. Adisorn Tuantranont, Director of the Thailand Microelectronics Center (TMEC), NSTDA.
The innovative research transforms discarded bamboo chopsticks into high-performance anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. This groundbreaking approach not only addresses waste management challenges but also produces carbon composites with exceptional properties, including extended cycle life and remarkably high charge/discharge efficiency. This eco-friendly advancement in battery material development marks a significant step forward in energy storage technologies, aligning with Thailand’s ongoing energy transition goals. On this occasion, Dr. Pattravadee Ploykitikoon, Acting Assistant Director of NSTDA, extended her congratulations to the ENTEC research team. In addition, during the 2025 Synchrotron Light User Meeting, Dr. Chakrit was invited as a a distinguished keynote speaker for the session titled “Inspiration Talk: Behind the Success of the SLRI Award-Winning Research in Physical Sciences,” where he shared his valuable insights, inspiration, and experiences from the research journey with attendees.
