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Sustainable Education with Local-Wisdom Based Natural Reagent for Green Chemical Analysis with a Smart Device: Experiences in Thailand

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  • Kanokwan Kiwfo

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology (I-ANALY-S-T), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Cluster of Excellence on Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Chonnipa Yeerum

    (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

  • Piyanat Issarangkura Na Ayutthaya

    (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

  • Kullapon Kesonkan

    (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

  • Siripat Suteerapataranon

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology (I-ANALY-S-T), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Piyatida Panitsupakamol

    (Department of Pharmacy, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Dujrudee Chinwong

    (Cluster of Excellence on Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Pathinan Paengnakorn

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology (I-ANALY-S-T), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Biomedical Engineering Institute, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Surarong Chinwong

    (Cluster of Excellence on Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Narong Kotchabhakdi

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology (I-ANALY-S-T), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Faculty of Science, Lampang Rajabhat University, Lampang 52100, Thailand)

  • Chalermpong Saenjum

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology (I-ANALY-S-T), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Cluster of Excellence on Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Monnapat Vongboot

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology (I-ANALY-S-T), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

  • Kate Grudpan

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology (I-ANALY-S-T), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Cluster of Excellence on Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

Abstract

To minimize chemical waste and protect the environment, our team has used green analysis with natural reagents. In this work, we designed a natural-reagent assay kit for iron determination and implemented it in chemistry education in Thailand. The iron assay method was adapted from Thai local wisdom of testing water quality using guava leaves. The guava leaf powder served as a natural reagent in the assay. The kit included equipment, standard and buffer solutions and a manual. A smart device with a built-in camera was used as a detector. Educators in six universities in Thailand implemented the kit in laboratories with modifications depending on their learning outcomes. The kit implementation was evaluated using a survey with questions in four aspects: usability, learning achievement, green chemistry and portability. The high average scores for all questions (> 4.00 of 5.00 points), with the average overall score of 4.53 ± 0.60, indicated satisfaction regarding in all aspects. Using a locally available bio-resource as a natural reagent for green analysis in chemistry education supported sustainable education in Thailand, in terms of quality education (SDG 4) and reduced inequalities (SDG 10) and environmental sustainability (SDG 6—Clean water and sanitation, 12—Responsible consumption and production and 14—Life be-low water).

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  • Kanokwan Kiwfo & Chonnipa Yeerum & Piyanat Issarangkura Na Ayutthaya & Kullapon Kesonkan & Siripat Suteerapataranon & Piyatida Panitsupakamol & Dujrudee Chinwong & Pathinan Paengnakorn & Surarong Chin, 2021. "Sustainable Education with Local-Wisdom Based Natural Reagent for Green Chemical Analysis with a Smart Device: Experiences in Thailand," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(20), pages 1-12, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:20:p:11147-:d:652247
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    1. Chonnipa Yeerum & Piyanat Issarangkura Na Ayutthaya & Kullapon Kesonkan & Kanokwan Kiwfo & Siripat Suteerapataranon & Piyatida Panitsupakamol & Pathinan Paengnakorn & Dujrudee Chinwong & Surarong Chin, 2022. "Lab-at-Home: Hands-On Green Analytical Chemistry Laboratory for New Normal Experimentation," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(6), pages 1-19, March.

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