Tertiary ethers -- suitability for replacement of MTBE

This project researched two families of tertiary ethers for the possibility of replacing the presently used gasoline oxygenate, MTBE. Tertiary butyl and amyl ethers were synthesized and analyzed experimentally for desirable physical properties, such as high boiling points, low saturation solubility, high soil absorption and effective chemical degradability. Additionally, all were analyzed theoretically for thermodynamic properties and volatility. Results suggest that propyl tert-butyl ether possessed the necessary properties to be a suitable replacement for MTBE

Surplus chemical exchange at Chulalongkorn University

This project created a chemical exchange program at Chulalongkorn University. Research was conducted on exchange programs in the United States, and on the feasibility and success of an exchange in Thailand. The resulting program uses an electronic format to exchange surplus chemicals on the CU campus and can be easily expanded in the future. This program will help reduce the amount of chemical waste that is disposed of at CU