Nguyen Truong Thanh

  • Lecturer Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environment and Natural Resources, CanTho University.
  • MSc. in Management of Natural Resources and Environment, CanTho University, Vietnamese, 2013
  • PhD student in Soil and Water Environment, CanTho University, Vietnamese, 2022
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  • Cell phone: 093.920.9149 

Research topic

  • Research title: microplastic in surface water and sediment in some water bodies in Can Tho city

    Supervisor 1: Dr. Kim Lavane 

    Supervisor 2: Assoc.Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vo Chau Ngan

  • Research objectives
    Assessing the abundance and chemical composition of microplastics in surface water and sediment in some water bodies in Can Tho city

  • Research content
    - Determination of quantity, morphology and chemical composition of microplastics in surface water and sediments of some canals in the inner city of Can Tho.

  • Determination of quantity, morphology and chemical composition of microplastics in surface water and sediments of inner lakes of Can Tho city.

  • Determination of quantity, morphology and chemical composition of microplastics in surface water and sediments of Can Tho river.

Methods of research

- Visual observation method: Visual observation method is applied to determine the morphology, color, and size of microplastic particles under a stereo microscope.

- Method of spectral analysis: The method of spectral analysis is applied to determine the chemical composition of microplastics by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).

- Analyze and process data

Research interests

  • Preventing emissions and auditing solid waste

  • Sources and impacts of solid waste on the receiving environment

  • Recycle household solid waste and utilize agricultural solid waste to produce bioenergy for sustainable agricultural development.

  • Identify sources and impacts of microplastics on the receiving environment.

Publications

  1. Nguyen Vo Chau Ngan, Le Hoang Viet, Nguyen Truong Thanh, Nguyen Minh Hung, Huynh Thanh Hoa, Taro Izumi. Evaluating gas emission from PE biogas digesters in the Mekong delta of Vietnam. Journal of Science and Technology.  52, 3A, 2014.

  2. Nguyen Vo Chau Ngan, Nguyen Truong Thanh, Nguyen Huu Loc, Nguyen Tri Nguon, Le Ngoc Phuc and Nguyen Truong Nhat Tan. Potential use of water hyacinth and rice straw as additional loading materials for biogas digester. Can Tho University Journal of Science. 22a, pp. 213-221. 2018.Nguyen Le Phuong, Nguyen Vo Chau Ngan, Nguyen Huu Chiem, Nguyen Truong Thanh. Nitrate accumulation on leafy vegetables irrigated by the biogas effluent fed cow dung. Journal of Vietnamese Environment. Special Issue APE2019. (ISSN: 13 – 21). 2019.

  3. Nguyen Truong Thanh, Nguyen Huu Chiem, Kim Lavane. Using duckweed (Lemna minor) in sustainable development of VACB model in farmers in the Mekong Delta. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (20), pp. 114-121. 2020.

  4. Nguyen Truong Thanh, Kim Lavane, Huynh Thi Cam Tien, Tran Thanh Truyen. Evaluation of the quality of organic soil from activated sludge mixed with straw and  coconut fiber particles. Journal of Soil Science (2). pp. 68-73. 2021

  5. Nguyen Truong Thanh, Pham Van Toan, Vo Quang Minh, Pham Thanh Vu, Phan Chi Nguyen. Assessment of plastic waste composition in Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (14).pp. 160-166. 2021

  6. Kim Lavane, Nguyen Truong Thanh. Study on the influence of salinity on microbial activity and soil respiration. Journal of Soil Science (64). pp. 29-35. 2021

  7. Nguyen Cong Thuan, Nguyen Truong Thanh, Huynh Cong Khanh, Nguyen Xuan Hoang. Current status of situation of plastic waste generation in schools - case study at Can Tho university. Can Tho University Journal of Science (57). pp. 126-137. 2021

  8. Kim Lavane, Nguyen Truong Thanh, Pham Van Toan. Reuse plastic straws as substrates in biological submerge filter tanks for domestic wastewater treatment. Can Tho University Journal of Science (57).pp. 121-129. 2021

  9. Lavane Kim, Nguyen Truong Thanh, Pham Van Toan , Huynh Vuong Thu Minh and Pankaj Kumar. Removal of Arsenic in Groundwater Using Fe(III) Oxyhydroxide Coated Sand: A Case Study in Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Journal of Hydrology 9, 15. 2022 https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology9010015.

  10. Nguyen Truong Thanh, Kim Lavane, Nguyen vo Chau Ngan, Huynh Viet Trieu, Nguyen Van Tri. Assessing the use and emission of biodegradable plastic in the inner city of Can Tho. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (16). pp. 75-83. 2022.

Involved Projects

2023-2024: Identifying microplastics in sediment in some water bodies of Can Tho city. Leader.

2021-2022: Assessmnet of the biodegradability of biodegradable plastics under controlled composting conditions. Leader.

2020-2021: Currents status and plan to reduce plastic waste at Can Tho University. Participant.

2019-2020: Promotion of countermeasures against marine plastic litter in Southeast Asia and India. Participant.

2019: Assess the current status and propose solutions to supply clean water (according to QCVN 08-MT: 2015/BTNMT) from O Ta Soc reservoir, Luong Phi commune, Tri Ton district, An Giang province in the context of climate change. Leader.

2012: Use of duckweed (Lemna minor) as feedstock for the biogas system household sustainability. Participant.

2011: Designed and manufactured biogas lamp (Plastic bags used for fermentation). Participant.

2004: Set the list of microbial indicators of environmental pollution. Participant.

2003-2008: Wetland. Participant.

2003-2006: Closing Nutrient Cycles with hygienically safe substrates of rural water management systems in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Participant.