Thai Researcher Turns Durian Peel Waste into High-Value Sustainable Fiber

2026-01-27 - 02:32

BANGKOK, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A doctoral graduate from Chulalongkorn University has developed Thailand’s first woven fiber made from discarded durian peels, transforming one of the country’s largest agricultural waste streams into high-value, sustainable fashion materials with global potential. Thai Researcher Turns Durian Peel Waste into High-Value Sustainable Fiber Dr. Usa Prachakul, a doctoral graduate from