INTRODUCTION
Ass. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Thang received the B.E. (2002) and MSc. (2005) degrees in chemical engineering from one of the most prestigious universities of Viet Nam, Hanoi University of Science and Technology University (HUST). He completed the PhD. degree (2014) from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan in the area of chemical engineering. He is currently working as a senior lecturer in Department of Textile - Leather and Fashion, School of Materials Science and Engineering, HUST. His research area of interest is in functional finishing of textile and footwear materials, biopolymers, green synthesis of nanoparticles and chemosensors.
TEACHING COURSES
- TEX2000 - Introduction to Textile Engineering
- TEX3041 - Technical English for Textile Engineering
- TEX2020 - Technical Writing and Presentation
- TEX4023 - Chemistry of Dyestuff
- TEX4463 - Pretreatment Process of Textile Materials: Technologies and equipments
- TEX4253 - Practice of Pretreatment, Dyeing, Printing and Finishing Technology
- TEX4453 - Practice of Dyeing – Printing and Finishing Technology
- TEX5023 - Dyeing Kinetics
- TEX5033 - Informatic and automatic applications in printing and dyeing
- TEX5153 - Transport Phenomena in Textile Chemical Processing
- TEX5173 - Design of Textile Dyeing-Printing-Finishing Factory
- TEX5183 - Textile Material and Chemical Technology Project
- TEX5233 - Textile Chemical Auxiliaries
- TEX5933 - Engineer Internship
- TEX5943 - Engineer Thesis
- TEX5114 - Chemical Technology for Footwear and Leather Goods Manufacture
- TEX5074 - Chemical and Polymer for Footwear and Leather Goods Manufacture
- TEX4104 - English for Footwear and Leather Goods
- TEX5004 - Hygiene and ecology of footwear and leather goods
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Research on utilizing natural compounds and applying nano-technology for finishing of textile and footwear materials
- Research and development of new materials based on natural materials for application on the textile and footwear products.
TYPICAL SCIENTIFIC WORKS
Typical scientific research projects:
- A study to fabricate softeners for cotton fabric from some vegetable oil sources in Vietnam. Hanoi University of Technology Project, T2007-69
- A study of dyeing ability of some natural colorants from botanical source on bamboo and rattan to fabricate export-products. Hanoi University of Technology Project, T2009-111
- A study on fabrication of eco-textile materials for prompt detection of the soy milk spoilage. Hanoi University of Science and Technology Project, T2016-PC-081
- A study on green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Sapindus mukorossi fruit pericarp extract. Hanoi University of Science and Technology Project, T2018-PC-047
- A study on fabrication of antibacterial and antifungal leather used as shoe lining by using green synthesis nanosilver. The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) Project, B2022-BKA-23
- A study on fabrication of durable antibacterial cellulose fabric via modification with green synthesis silver nanoparticles and fibroin regenerated from waste silk cocoons. Hanoi University of Science and Technology Project, T2022-PC-092
Typical articles:
International Journals (ISI, Scopus):
- Nguyen Ngoc-Thang, Liu Jui-Hsiang. Fabrication and characterization of poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan hydrogel thin films via UV irradiation. European Polymer Journal, 49(12), 4201-4211, 2013 (ISSN 0014-3057) (SCI, Q1, IF (2013) = 3,621)
- Nguyen Ngoc-Thang, Liu Jui-Hsiang. A green method for in situ synthesis of poly (vinyl alcohol)/chitosan hydrogel thin films with entrapped silver nanoparticles. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 45(5), 2827-2833, 2014 (ISSN 1876-1070) (SCI, Q1, IF (2014) = 3,346)
- Nguyen Ngoc-Thang, Liu Jui-Hsiang. Wet chemical synthesis of silver nanowires based on a soft template of cholesteryl pyridine carbamate organogel. Science of Advanced Materials, 7 (7), 1282-1290, 2015 (ISSN 1947-2935) (SCIE, Q2, IF (2015) = 1,806)
- Vo Thi Lan Huong, Nguyen Ngoc Thang. Green synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles using Sapindus mukorossi fruit pericarp extract. Materials Today: Proceedings, 42(1), 88-93,2021 (ISSN 2214-7853) (Scopus, CiteScore (2020) = 1,8)
- Duy-Nam Phan, Muhammad Qamar Khan, Ngoc-Thang Nguyen, Thanh-Thao Phan, Azeem Ullah, Muzamil Khatri, Nguyen Ngoc Kien, Ick-Soo Kim. A review on the fabrication of several carbohydrate polymers into nanofibrous structures using electrospinning for removal of metal ions and dyes. Carbohydrate Polymers, 252(15), 117175, 2021 (ISSN 0144-8617) (SCI, Q1, IF (2021) = 9,381)
- Mahendra IP, Linh MK, Thang NN, Thuy VT, Trang LT, Thinh LX, Phuong NT, Ha NT, Thuong NT, Kawahara S, Yamamoto Y., Nghia PT. Protein removal from natural rubber latex with Fe3O4@ Al2O3 nanoparticle. Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, 32(2), 320-328, 2021 (ISSN 1678-4790) (SCIE, Q3, IF (2020) = 1,738)
- Vu Tien-Hieu, Bui Van-Huan, Nguyen Ngoc-Thang. Antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Piper betle L. leaf extract. Materials Science Forum, 1020, 236-242, 2021 (ISSN 1662-9752) (Scopus, Q3, CiteScore (2021) = 0,9)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Vo Thi Lan Huong. Enhancement of dye-ability of viscose fabric via modification with fibroin regenerated from waste silk cocoons. Vlakna a Textil, 28(1), 100-107, 2021 (ISSN 1335-0617) (Scopus, Q3, CiteScore (2021) = 0,8)
- Nghiem Thi Thuong, Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Nurul Hayati Yusof, Seiichi Kawahara. Effect of naturally occurring proteins on graft copolymerization of vinyltriethoxysilane on natural rubber. Polymer Journal, 54, 633-641, 2022) (ISSN 0032-3896) (SCI, Q1, IF (2021) = 3,08)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Vo Thi Lan Huong. Fabrication of silver nanoparticles using Cordyline Fruticosa L. leave extract endowing silk fibroin modified viscose fabric with durable antibacterial property. Polymers, 14(12), 2409, 2022 (ISSN 2073-4360) (SCIE, Q1, IF (2021) = 4,33)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Vu Tien Hieu, Bui Van Huan. Antimicrobial and Antifungal Fabrication of Natural Lining Leather Using Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Piper Betle L. Leaf Extract. Polymers, 15(12), 2634, 2023 (ISSN 2073-4360) (SCIE, Q1, IF (2022) = 4.967)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Vu Tien Hieu, Bui Van Huan, Phan Duy Nam, Nguyen Thi Hang, Nguyen Thi My Linh. Investigation of the antimicrobial and physico-mechanical properties of nature-friendly nanosilver-loaded pig lining leather prepared using exhaustion method. Processes, 11(7), 1891, 2023 (ISSN 2227-9717) (SCIE, Q2, IF (2022) = 3.352)
National Scientific Journals:
- Ho Sy Trang, Nguyen Ngoc Thang. Effect of starch pretreatment on graft copolymerization of methyl acryllate and acrylonitrile – metylacrylate - Journal of Science & Technology. No57 (5/2006).
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Pham Duc Duong, Vo Thi Lan Huong. Fabrication of a visual pH indicator based on cellulosic materials and anthocyanin dyes extracted from red cabbage. Journal of Science & Technology of Technical Universities, No 125 - 3/2018, 71-75 (ISN 2354-1083)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Liu Jui Hsiang. UV-Assisted In Situ Synthesis of Silver Nanostructures in a Metallogel Network. Journal of Science & Technology of Technical Universities, No. 126A (6/2018), 063-066, (ISSN: 2354-1083)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Pham Thi Ngoc, Vu Tien Hieu, Bui Van Huan. Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using mulberry leaves extract. Journal of Science & Technology of Technical Universities, 129 - 9/2018, 63-68 (ISSN 2354-1083)
- Nguyen Thi Thu Hang, Nguyen Ngoc Thang. Effects of chrome-tanning process on structural characteristics and physico-mechanical properties of Crocodylus porosus leather. Journal of Science and Technology - IUH, No 43B(1) (12/2020), 25-33. (ISSN2525-2267).
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Vo Thi Lan Huong. Finishing viscose woven fabric using regenerated Bombyx mori silk fibroin. Journal of Science & Technology of Technical Universities, No 145 - 9/2020, 096-102 (ISSN 2354-1083).
- Vo Thi Lan Huong, Nguyen Ngoc Thang. Investigating antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles prepared by green synthesis using Cordyline fruticosa leaf extract. Vietnam trade and industry review, No 28 (11/2020), 158-164. (ISSN 0866-7756).
- Vu Tien Hieu, Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Bui Van Huan. Investigating antibacterial activity of pig leather treated with silver nanoparticles synthesized using Piper Betle leaf extract. Journal of Science and Technology - HUI, No 57(1) (02/2021), 083-086 (P-ISSN 1859-3585)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Ngo Ha Thanh. Investigation on physical and mechanical properties of cotton fabrics after laundering with the aqueous extract of Vietnamese soapnuts. Journal of Science & Technology of Technical Universities (JST: Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development). No 1(1) (3/2021), 083-090 (ISSN: 2734-9381). (https://doi.org/10.51316/jst.148.etsd.2021.1.1.17
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Nguyen Thi Thu Hang. Effects of dyeing process on the change in color, microstructural characteristics and physico-mechanical properties of Hoa ca crocodile skin. Journal of Science & Technology of Technical Universities (JST: Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development). No 1(1) (3/2021), 091-097 (ISSN:2734-9381) (https://doi.org/10.51316/jst.148.etsd.2021.1.1.18)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang. Investigation of eco-friendly dyeing technique for Vietnamese bamboo strips using a natural colorant extracted from annatto seeds. Journal of Science and Technology - IUH, No 49, 125-132, 10/2021 (ISSN 2525-2267)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Nguyen Thu Hang, Nguyen Thi My Linh, Nguyen Thi Thu Hang. Scouring cotton fabric using saponins extracted from Vietnamese soapnuts as an auxiliary agent. Vietnam trade and industry review, No 28, 260-264, 12/2021 (ISSN 0866-7756)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Nguyen Thi My Linh, Nguyen Thi Thu Hang, Hoang Thi Thanh Luyen, Do Thi Phuong Mai. Study on the eco-friendly dyeing of Vietnamese bamboo strips with natural colorants extracted from Rhizoma Dioscorea Cirrhosa. Journal of Science and Technology - HUI, No 57, 104-108, 12/2021 (P-ISSN 1859-3585)
- Vu Tien Hieu, Bui Van Huan, Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Nguyen Hai Thanh. Investigating the color changes and the physico-mechanical properties of leather treated with silver nanoparticles synthesized using Piper betle leaf extract. Journal of Science and Technology - HUI, No 58, 93-97, 2/2022 (ISSN 1859-3585)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Vu Tien Hieu, Vo Thi Lan Huong, Nguyen Thi Thu Hang, Vu Manh Hai, Do Thi Phuong Mai. Investigating antibacterial activity of cotton treated with silver nanoparticles using qualitative assessment. Vietnam trade and industry review, No 10, 470-475, 4/2023 (ISSN 0866-7756)
- Vu Manh Hai, Nguyen Ngoc Anh, Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Nguyen Minh Tuan. Investigation of the dyeing ability of Vietnamese banana fibers with a direct dye and a reactive dye. Vietnam trade and industry review, No 10, 476-480, 4/2023 (ISSN 0866-7756)
- Vu Tien Hieu, Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Bui Van Huan. Comparative evaluation of antibacterial and antifungal activities of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized using Piper betle L. leaf and mulberry leaf extracts. Journal of Science and Technology - HUI, No 59(3), 126-130, 6/2023 (ISSN 1859-3585)
Conference proceedings:
- Nguyen N-T, Liu J-H. UV irradiation formation of Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Chitosan hydrogel thin films for biomedical application. The 28th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS28), Dec. 11-15, 2012, Pattaya, Thailand. (Oral Presentation)
- Nguyen N-T, Liu J-H. Swelling behaviors of photocrosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan hydrogel thin films. 2013 Annual Meeting of the Polymer Society (2013年中華民國高分子學會年會), Jan. 25-26, 2013, Chiayi, Taiwan. (Oral Presentation)
- Nguyen N-T, Liu J-H. Photocrosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan hydrogel thin films for green synthesis of silver nanoparticles. The 29th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS29), Jul. 15-19, Nuremberg, Germany. (Oral Presentation)
- Nguyen N-T, Kuo S-Y, Liu J-H. Wet chemical synthesis of high aspect ratio silver nanowires. The 13th Pacific Polymer Conference (PPC13), Nov. 17-22, 2013, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. (Poster Presentation)
- Nguyen N-T, Liu J-H. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles- entrapped in poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan hydrogel thin films. The 13th Pacific Polymer Conference (PPC13), Nov. 17-22, 2013, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. (Poster Presentation)
- Nguyen N-T, Balamurugan R, Chien C-C, Wu C-H, Liu J-H. Water-induced morphological transition of self-assembled pyridine-appended cholesterol: From nanofiber to nanotube. 2014 Annual Meeting of the Polymer Society (2014年中華民國高分子學會年會), Jan. 10-11, 2014, Taichung, Taiwan. (Oral Presentation)
- Nguyen N-T, Kuo S-Y, Kao C-K, Liu J-H. In situ formation of silver nanoparticles in poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan hydrogel thin films using a green reducing agent. 2014 Annual Meeting of the Polymer Society (2014年中華民國高分子學會年會), Jan. 10-11, 2014, Taichung, Taiwan. (Oral Presentation)
- Nguyen N-T, Liu J-H. Mechanical properties of PVA/CTS hydrogel thin films embedded silver nanoparticles. 2014 Conference of Chitin and Chitosan Symposium (2014年幾丁質幾丁聚醣暨生物材料研討會論文集), May 31, 2014, Tainan, Taiwan. (Oral Presentation)
- Y-H Yang, C-K Kao, N-T Nguyen, J-H Liu. A Rhodamine-CD Based Fluorescent and Colorimetric Chemosensor for The Rapid Detection of Pd+2 Ions in Water. Bali International Seminar Technology (BISSTECH) II 2014, Sep. 2-4, 2014, Bali, Indonesia. (Oral Presentation)
- Nguyen N-T, Wu C-H, Liu J-H. UV-irradiation-induced templated/in-situ formation of silver nanoparticles embedded supramolecular organogels. The 2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, (ICAMN2014), Oct. 29 - Nov. 1, 2014, Hanoi, Vietnam. (Oral Presentation)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Yang Ying-Hsien, Liu Jui Hsiang. A colorimetric and flourescent chemosensor for Pd2+ ion detection based on a rhodamine-bCD inclusion complex. The 3nd International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, (ICAMN2016), Oct. 2nd-5th, 2016, Hanoi, Vietnam. (Oral Presentation)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Pham Duc Duong, Ngo Thi Tham, Dinh Thi Phuong. Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of natural pigment from Vietnam annatto seeds using ethyl acetate solvent. The Vietnam Mechanical Engineering Journal, special issue, 10/2016. (ISSN 0866-7056)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang. Effect of dyeing conditions on chromatic behavior of Vietnamese rattan strips using natural colorants extracted from Bixa Orellana seed and Rhizoma Dioscorea Cirrhosa. The Vietnam Mechanical Engineering Journal, special issue, 10/2016. (ISSN 0866-7056)
- Nguyen Thi Ly, Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Bui Thi Thanh Xuan, Pham Thi Diep, Pham Duc Duong. Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of natural pigment from red cabbage using ethanol solvent. The Vietnam Mechanical Engineering Journal, special issue, 10/2016. (ISSN 0866-7056)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy. Effect of silicone microemulsion softener on mechanical properties of woven cotton fabric. The Vietnam Mechanical Engineering Journal, special issue, 10/2016. (ISSN 0866-7056)
- Do Thi Phuong Mai, Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Pham Thi Ngoc, Bui Thi Thoa, Nguyen Nhu Quynh, Vu Manh Hai. Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of natural pigment from Vietnam annatto seeds using methanol solvent. The Vietnam Mechanical Engineering Journal, special issue, 10/2016. (ISSN 0866-7056)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Nguyen Thi Thu Hang. A study on developing a tannin technological process of Hoa ca crocodile skin. The 1st National Scientific Conference on Textile, Apparel and Leather Engineering (NSCTEX2018), ISBN: 978-604-924-374-5.
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan. A study on developing a dyeing and finishing technological process of Hoa ca crocodile skin. The 1st National Scientific Conference on Textile, Apparel and Leather Engineering (NSCTEX2018), ISBN: 978-604-924-374-5.
- Vo Thi Lan Huong, Duong Thi Thom, Nguyen Ngoc Thang. Morphological and Physico‐mechanical Properties of Finished Cotton Fabric by Regenerated Bombyx Mori Silk Fibroin. Proceeding Book of Proceeding Indonesian Textile Conference: Textile 4.0 clothing and beyond, 27/7/2019, Bandung, Indonesia, 1(1), 84-91 (ISBN 978-623-91916-0-3) (doi: 10.5281/zenodo.3470884)
- Vo Thi Lan Huong, Nguyen Ngoc Thang. Assessment of antibacterial activity of viscose fabric coated with biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using Cordyline fruticosa L. leaves extract. The 3rd National Scientific Conference on Textile, Apparel and Leather Engineering (NSCTEX2022), 20/10/2022, Hanoi, 61-68, ISBN: 978-604-316-894-5.
PUBLISHED BOOKS
- Vu Thi Hong Khanh (Ed.), Phan Thị Minh Phuong, Tran Thị Phuong Thao, Nguyen Ngoc Thang. Plasma treatment applications for textiles. Bach Khoa Publishing House, 2016 (ISBN: 978-604-93-8904-7)
- Nguyen Ngoc Thang (Ed.), Vo Thi Lan Huong. Application of Green Synthesis Nanosilver for Antibacterial Textile Finishing. Bach Khoa Publishing House, 2022 (ISBN: 978-604-316-789-4)
OTHER INFORMATION
Graduated students:
- Do Thi Phuong Mai - MSc 2015A. Study on ultrasound-assisted extraction of natural pigment from Vietnam annatto seeds using organic solvents for dyeing of cotton fabric.
- Nguyen Thi Ly - MSc 2015A. Study on ultrasound-assisted extraction of natural colorant from red cabbage for pH sensing material.
- Hoang Thi Thanh Luyen - MSc 2016A. Isolation of the natural colorant from the Vietnam Folium Cordyline and its use as a green pH indicator.
- Nguyen Thi Thu Hang - MSc 2016B. Study of the influence of chrome tanning process on the structural characteristics and physico-mechanical properties of the Vietnam crocodylus porosus hide.
- Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan - MSc 2016B. Study of the influence of dyeing and finishing processes on the structural characteristics and physico-mechanical properties of the tanned Vietnam crocodylus porosus hide.
- Nguyen Thu Hang - MSc 2017A. Study on scouring process of cotton woven fabric using decolorized Sapindus mukorossi pericarp extract as an auxiliary agent.
- Hoang Thi Hong - MSc 2019B (ETM). Scaling production and improving efficiency of leather manufacture in the Leather and Shoes research Institute.
- Vu Tien Hieu - PhD student 2017-2021: Research on antibacterial and antifungal treatment for pig leather using plant-mediated synthesized silver nanoparticles. (PhD dissertation defense date: 21/11/2023)
- Vo Thi Lan Huong - PhD student 2019-2021: Green Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles/Silk Fibroin Coating on Viscose Fabric. (Date of PhD award: 05/10/2022)
Achievements, awards:
- Certificate of Emulative Soldier form the Hanoi University of Science and Technology University (Academic years: 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022)
- Certificate of Merit from Minister of the Ministry of Education and Training, 2018-2019
- Certificate of Emulative Soldier from the Ministry of Education and Training, 2020-2021
- Certificate of Merit from the Executive Committee of National Education Union of Vietnam, 2020-2021
Experience:
- Secretary of HCM Communist Youth Union of The Faculty of Textile, Garment Technology and Fashion Design (2008-2010)
- Vice Head of Department of Textile Material and Chemical Processing (11/2019- 7/2020)
- Chairman of STLF Union (8/2020- 3/2023)
- Head of Department of Textile Material and Chemical Processing (8/2020- 10/2023)