DUT SPE Student Chapter

🚀 CONNECT. LEARN. LEAD: Your Journey from Student to Industry Professional 🚀

Are you ready to bridge the gap between university life and a thriving professional career?

Join us for an exclusive event featuring two incredible guest speakers: Mr. Pham Quoc Do and Mr. Trung Phan! They will be sharing invaluable insights, real-world experiences, and the ultimate roadmap to help you transition smoothly from the classroom to the corporate world.

Connect: Build your network with industry insiders.

Learn: Gain the practical skills and mindsets that schools don't teach you.

Lead: Take charge of your career path and step into the professional world with confidence.

🗓 Time: 2:00 PM | June 20, 2026
📍 Location: The University of Danang - University of Science and Technology

👉 Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5Ru3O7o26HMKl92Mc1s4maf298nNX19Z9mKNo6czs7wNPNQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

📞 Contact: Mr. Bui Huynh Cong Sơn (0357919598)

👉 Don't miss out on this chance to accelerate your future. Mark your calendar and set your reminders now!

🎉 Congratulations to our SPE student members! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of our SPE members who participated in the Faculty-level Student Scientific Research Competition and earned high awards.

🏆 CATEGORY: REPORTING AWARD
🥈 SECOND PRIZE:
Topic: Research on Co/perlite-based catalysts for hydrogen production from sodium borohydride.

🔹 Student group: Luu Ho Kieu Giang, Tran Minh Tam, Vu Thi To Uyen (Class 23H5), Nguyen Van Hao (Class 22H5).

🔹 Supervisor: Dr. Phan Thanh Son.

🏆 CATEGORY: POSTER AWARD
🥇 BEST DESIGN AWARD:
Topic: Research on doping Ag onto Manganese dioxide to enhance activity and stability.

▪️ Student: Do Xuan Son (Class 21H5).

▪️ Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Minh Tuan.

🥈 Topic: Synthesis and application of hydroxyapatite as a special material for heavy metal adsorption supported by microbubbles
▪️ Students: Le Van Huy, Nguyen Hoai Trung, Hua Cong Thanh (Class 22H5)
▪️ Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Xuan.

Your dedication, creativity, and passion for research have truly paid off. This success is not only a recognition of your hard work but also an inspiration for other students to actively engage in scientific research and academic development.

Congratulations once again on this well-deserved achievement. We wish you continued success in your future academic and professional journeys!

🎉 [RECAP] [STUDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMPETITION 2025–2026] 🎉

On May 10th, 2026, the “Student Scientific Research Competition 2025–2026” was a big success. Many teams from the Oil and Gas Technology and Petroleum Production program joined. The competition was a great chance for students who love scientific research to show their creativity, teamwork, and passion for learning in a professional setting.

After great presentations and interesting Q&A sessions, we officially announced the best teams of this season:

🏆 First Prize

Research on Cobalt/Perlite-Based Catalysts for Hydrogen Production from Sodium Borohydride - Luu Ho Kieu Giang (23H5) - Tran Minh Tam (23H5) - Vu Thi To Uyen (23H5) - Nguyen Van Hao (22H5)

🥈 Second Prize

Research on Doping Ag into α-MnO2 to Enhance Catalytic Activity and Stability for The Complete Oxidation Reaction of Toluene & Formaldehyde - Do Xuan Son (21H5).

🥉 Third Prize

Synthesis and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite for Heavy Metal Adsorption Enhanced by Microbubble Technology - Hua Cong Thanh (22H5) - Nguyen Hoai Trung (22H5) - Le Van Huy (22H5)

❤️ Most Favorite Project

Simulation Study of the Conversion Process of Rice Husk into Bio-Oil using Rapid Pyrolysis Technology with Aspen Plus Simulation Method - Nguyen Ngoc Mai (21H5) - Nguyen Huu Thang (21H5) - Bui Quang Nhat (24H5B)

A special congratulations to the First Prize winning team from the Oil and Gas Technology and Petroleum Production program! They will represent our department in the next Faculty-level competition. We hope the team keeps up the great work, continues their research passion, and succeeds even more in the next round.

This memorable season of the Student Scientific Research Competition has now ended. We want to sincerely thank all the teams, supervisors, and students for making this scientific research season so meaningful and inspiring. See you in the next competitions with even more new and excellent research projects!

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Contact for more information:
Phone: 03579.19598 - Mr. Son
Email: [email protected]
We look forward to your participation and your innovative contributions to science and the community!

🔥 [STUDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMPETITION 2025–2026] 🔥

*** TOPIC : "STUDY OF CO₂ REDUCTION REACTION BY
ELECTROCHEMICAL METHOD ON COPPER OXIDE ELECTRODE
ON A COPPER METAL BASE" ***
Research Team Members

Bui Huynh Cong Son - Class 23H5
Le Dinh Hoang Nam - Class 21H5

Supervisor
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Đình Minh Tuấn

In the context of global climate change, CO₂ is considered the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities. Reducing CO₂ emissions and developing methods to convert CO₂ into valuable products is a crucial research direction towards a sustainable carbon economy. Among the methods for converting CO₂, electrochemical CO₂ reduction reaction (CO₂RR) is considered a promising approach, as it can directly utilize electricity from renewable energy sources to convert CO₂ into chemical compounds and fuels. However, one of the major challenges of this process is achieving high conversion efficiency and product selectivity. Among the catalytic materials studied, copper (Cu) is one of the few metals capable of catalyzing the CO₂ reduction reaction to form hydrocarbons and oxidized compounds such as methane, ethylene, and ethanol. In particular, copper is a metal known for its ability to generate multi-carbon (C₂+) products with significant efficiency in aqueous electrochemical environments. Recently, oxide-derived copper electrodes have shown higher activity and selectivity compared to conventional metallic copper. Copper oxide electrodes on a copper metal substrate after electrochemical reduction can create porous nanostructures and special active sites, contributing to increased adsorption of reaction intermediates such as *CO₂ and promoting the reaction to produce valuable products. Therefore, studying the electrochemical CO₂ reduction reaction on copper oxide electrodes on a copper metal substrate is of significant importance both in terms of fundamental science and application orientation. The research results can contribute to the development of more efficient catalytic systems for CO₂ conversion, towards technologies using renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions in the future.

🌟 This competition aims to foster innovation, enhance research capabilities, and generate meaningful contributions to the community.
🌟 We kindly request that all submissions be sent to: [email protected] in accordance with the provided template.
⏰ Timeline:
• Submission Deadline: April 28, 2026
• Favorite Project Voting Deadline: April 28, 2026
🏆 Evaluation and scoring:
In addition to the judging panel’s evaluation, a “Favorite Project” category will be determined based on social media engagement as follows:
• Like/Reaction: 1 point
• Share: 3 points
(The shared post must have the hastag to claim the points)
🎁 Prize Structure:
🥇 First Prize: 1.500.000VND
🥈 Second Prize: 1.000.000VND
🥉 Third Prize: 500.000VND
⭐ Favorite Project Award: 500.000VND
📍 Venue:
📩 Contact for more information:
• Phone: 03579.19598 Mr. Son
We look forward to your participation and your innovative contributions to science and the community!

🔥 [STUDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMPETITION 2025–2026] 🔥
*** TOPIC : "SYNTHESIS OF BINARY NICKEL-MANGANESE OXIDES BY DROPWISE REDOX PRECIPITATION FOR COMPLETE OXIDATION OF TOLUENE" ***
Research Team Members

Nguyen Thanh Son - Class 23H5
Tran Van Nhat - Class 23H5
Le Ngọc Thai - Class 23H5

Supervisor
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Đình Minh Tuấn

Air pollution caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has become an increasingly serious environmental issue due to the rapid growth of industrial and domestic activities. VOCs are emitted from various sources such as paints, solvents, adhesives, and chemical manufacturing processes, contributing to photochemical smog formation and posing significant risks to both human health and the environment. Therefore, the reduction of VOC emissions has become an urgent global concern.

One of the most effective approaches for VOC removal is catalytic total oxidation, in which VOCs are completely converted into harmless products, mainly CO₂ and H₂O. In the absence of a catalyst, this process generally requires very high temperatures ranging from 800 to 1000 °C, resulting in high energy consumption and operating costs. In contrast, catalytic oxidation can significantly reduce the reaction temperature to approximately 200–500 °C, thereby improving energy efficiency and treatment performance.

Accordingly, the development of highly active catalysts for VOC oxidation at relatively low temperatures has attracted considerable research interest. Noble metal catalysts such as Pt, Pd, and Au exhibit excellent catalytic activity and can effectively lower the reaction temperature to around 200–300 °C. However, their practical applications are limited by high cost and insufficient long-term stability. Consequently, transition metal oxides, including MnOₓ, Co₃O₄, and CeO₂, have been widely investigated as alternative catalytic materials for VOC oxidation. Among them, MnOₓ has shown particularly promising catalytic performance because of its excellent redox properties and oxygen mobility.

To further improve the catalytic activity of MnOₓ, the incorporation of transition metals such as Ni, Cu, or V has been considered an effective strategy for enhancing surface properties and redox behavior. Based on this approach, the present study focuses on the synthesis of Ni-modified MnOₓ catalysts via a dropwise redox method using KMnO₄ and nickel(II) nitrate as precursors. The catalysts were calcined at 400 °C for 4 h, and their physicochemical properties as well as catalytic performance toward VOC total oxidation were systematically investigated.

🌟 This competition aims to foster innovation, enhance research capabilities, and generate meaningful contributions to the community.
🌟 We kindly request that all submissions be sent to: [email protected] in accordance with the provided template.
⏰ Timeline:
• Submission Deadline: April 28, 2026
• Favorite Project Voting Deadline: April 28, 2026
🏆 Evaluation and scoring:
In addition to the judging panel’s evaluation, a “Favorite Project” category will be determined based on social media engagement as follows:
• Like/Reaction: 1 point
• Share: 3 points
(The shared post must have the hastag to claim the points)
🎁 Prize Structure:
🥇 First Prize: 1.500.000VND
🥈 Second Prize: 1.000.000VND
🥉 Third Prize: 500.000VND
⭐ Favorite Project Award: 500.000VND
📍 Venue:
📩 Contact for more information:
• Phone: 03579.19598 Mr. Son
We look forward to your participation and your innovative contributions to science and the community!

🔥 [STUDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMPETITION 2025–2026] 🔥
*** TOPIC : "SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HYDROXYAPATITE FOR HEAVY METAL ADSORPTION ENHANCED BY MICROBUBBLE TECHNOLOGY" ***
Research Team Members

Hua Cong Thanh - Class 22H5
Nguyen Hoai Trung - Class 22H5
Le Van Huy - Class 22H5

Supervisor
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Xuân
Dr. Phan Thanh Sơn

In recent years, heavy metal contamination in industrial and domestic wastewater has emerged as one of the most serious environmental challenges worldwide. Heavy metals such as Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, and Cr⁶⁺ are characterized by high toxicity and resistance to degradation in the environment. In Vietnam, rapid industrialization, particularly in mining, metallurgical, and chemical industries, has significantly increased the discharge of heavy metals into water bodies, thereby causing adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. Conventional treatment methods, including chemical precipitation, ion exchange, electrochemical techniques, and membrane filtration, have demonstrated certain levels of effectiveness; however, they still face several limitations, such as high operational costs, considerable energy consumption, and reduced treatment efficiency at low contaminant concentrations. In this context, adsorption technology has emerged as a promising alternative owing to its simplicity, high efficiency, and flexible applicability. Hydroxyapatite (Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂) is a material possessing a stable crystalline structure, large surface area, ion-exchange capability, and strong affinity toward heavy metal ions. Furthermore, hydroxyapatite exhibits excellent biocompatibility, low toxicity, and can be synthesized from natural resources such as eggshells, animal bones, and seafood waste, thereby contributing to the promotion of circular economy practices and sustainable development. Nevertheless, the adsorption efficiency of hydroxyapatite is still strongly influenced by factors such as particle size, surface structure, and mixing conditions within the treatment system. Microbubble technology has recently been considered a novel approach for enhancing mass transfer efficiency and phase contact in water treatment systems. Microbubbles, typically smaller than 100 µm in diameter, possess a high specific surface area and prolonged residence time in solution, which improve the dispersion of adsorbent materials and enhance interactions between the adsorbent surface and metal ions. The integration of hydroxyapatite materials with microbubble-assisted systems may generate synergistic effects, significantly improving heavy metal removal efficiency compared with conventional adsorption methods. Based on these considerations, the synthesis and characterization of hydroxyapatite materials for heavy metal adsorption with microbubble assistance are of considerable scientific and practical significance. This study presents the results obtained from the synthesis and characterization of hydroxyapatite materials, highlighting their potential applications in industrial wastewater treatment, particularly in areas heavily affected by resource extraction and processing activities.

🌟 This competition aims to foster innovation, enhance research capabilities, and generate meaningful contributions to the community.
🌟 We kindly request that all submissions be sent to: [email protected] in accordance with the provided template.
⏰ Timeline:
• Submission Deadline: April 28, 2026
• Favorite Project Voting Deadline: April 28, 2026
🏆 Evaluation and scoring:
In addition to the judging panel’s evaluation, a “Favorite Project” category will be determined based on social media engagement as follows:
• Like/Reaction: 1 point
• Share: 3 points
(The shared post must have the hastag to claim the points)
🎁 Prize Structure:
🥇 First Prize: 1.500.000VND
🥈 Second Prize: 1.000.000VND
🥉 Third Prize: 500.000VND
⭐ Favorite Project Award: 500.000VND
📍 Venue:
📩 Contact for more information:
• Phone: 03579.19598 Mr. Son
We look forward to your participation and your innovative contributions to science and the community!

🔥 [STUDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMPETITION 2025–2026] 🔥
*** TOPIC : "STUDY ON MODIFIED SILICA GEL FOR CO2 ADSORPTION APPLICATIONS" ***

Research Team Members
Tran Ngoc Gia Hung– Class 24H5B
Ung Ngoc Hop – Class 24H5B

Supervisor
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Đình Minh Tuấn

Rapid industrialization and the continued use of fossil fuels are driving CO₂ emissions to critical levels, making the development of efficient, regenerable capture materials an urgent priority for environmental protection and climate mitigation. Solid amine sorbents, particularly PEI‑modified silica gels, offer a safer and more energy‑efficient alternative to conventional liquid amine scrubbing, aligning this project directly with current needs in clean energy and low‑carbon technologies. By focusing on the rational design of porous silica–polymer composites, our study also contributes to the broader field of advanced functional materials, which underpin next‑generation processes in adsorption, separations and environmental remediation. In this project, we synthesized PEI‑impregnated silica gels with controlled pore structures and amine loadings, and systematically characterized them by FTIR, N₂ physisorption (BET/BJH) and CO₂ adsorption measurements to establish clear structure–property relationships. The resulting materials exhibit confirmed PEI grafting on the silica surface, mesoporous frameworks with moderate microporosity and measurable CO₂ uptake, demonstrating the feasibility of using commercial silica gel as a low‑cost support for solid amine sorbents. Although high PEI loadings led to pore blocking and sub‑optimal CO₂ capacities, the current dataset provides a validated experimental platform and a preliminary material library that can be directly used to tune pore size and amine distribution for improved performance in flue‑gas CO₂ capture. By optimizing the balance between pore architecture and amine loading, this research can guide the development of next‑generation solid sorbents that deliver higher CO₂ capacities, faster adsorption kinetics and lower regeneration energies than current benchmarks. Such improvements will support the deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in power plants, cement and steel industries, helping to reduce the carbon intensity of existing infrastructure while more sustainable energy systems are still being developed. In the longer term, design principles derived from this work can be transferred to other amine‑functionalized silica systems, enabling applications not only in post‑combustion capture but also in biogas upgrading and even low‑temperature direct air capture, with tangible benefits for both industry and society.

🌟 This competition aims to foster innovation, enhance research capabilities, and generate meaningful contributions to the community.
🌟 We kindly request that all submissions be sent to: [email protected] in accordance with the provided template.
⏰ Timeline:
• Submission Deadline: April 28, 2026
• Favorite Project Voting Deadline: April 28, 2026
🏆 Evaluation and scoring:
In addition to the judging panel’s evaluation, a “Favorite Project” category will be determined based on social media engagement as follows:
• Like/Reaction: 1 point
• Share: 3 points
(The shared post must have the hastag to claim the points)
🎁 Prize Structure:
🥇 First Prize: 1.500.000VND
🥈 Second Prize: 1.000.000VND
🥉 Third Prize: 500.000VND
⭐ Favorite Project Award: 500.000VND
📍 Venue:
📩 Contact for more information:
• Phone: 03579.19598 Mr. Son
We look forward to your participation and your innovative contributions to science and the community!

📢 Invitation to attend the Scientific Research Presentation Session
We warmly invite all students majoring in The Petroleum Engineering and Oil & Gas Productiont attend the upcoming Scientific Research Presentation Session of our department.
🗓 Date: May 10
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
This is a great opportunity to explore innovative research topics, gain practical insights, and learn from your peers’ hard work and creativity. Whether you're passionate about research or simply curious about the latest developments in the field, don’t miss out!
Let’s come together, support each other, and get inspired for future academic and professional journeys.

***Students can register to attend by using the form below:
https://forms.gle/YpDvksm9VpjrrYi19

📩 Contact for more information:
• Phone: 03579.19598 Mr. Son
We look forward to your participation and your innovative contributions to science and the community!


See you there!

🔥 [STUDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMPETITION 2025–2026] 🔥
*** TOPIC : "RESEARCH ON DOPING Ag INTO α-MnO2 TO ENHANCE CATALYTIC ACTIVITY AND STABILITY
FOR THE COMPLETE OXIDATION REACTION OF TOLUENE & FORMALDEHYDE" ***
💼💼 Research Team Members
* Đỗ Xuân Sơn – Class 21H5
😍😍 Supervisor
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Đình Minh Tuấn
👉👉 Rationale
Currently, environmental issues have become a major and pressing concern in the modern era of rapidly advancing technology and industrial development. Therefore, current development trends are closely associated with environmental protection and human health. Every day, a large amount of industrial and domestic emissions generated worldwide is causing severe harm to both human health and the environment. In particular, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are among the most significant pollutants.
VOCs, also known as volatile organic compounds, are a form of matter that exist in the gaseous state and are emitted from solids or liquids commonly found in households as well as industrial exhaust gases. VOCs include a wide range of chemicals that can cause severe adverse effects on both human health and the environment in the short and long term. Therefore, the treatment of VOC emissions is an urgent issue that needs to be addressed at the present time.
There are several methods applied for the treatment and removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including adsorption–absorption, high-temperature thermal incineration without catalysts, and catalytic oxidation. Each method has its own advantages and specific application range; therefore, in practice, they are often combined to improve treatment efficiency and ensure the complete conversion of VOCs.
Among these, catalytic oxidation is considered a highly feasible solution and is easily applicable at industrial scale due to its ability to operate at lower temperatures compared to conventional thermal incineration. However, a major limitation of this method is the use of noble metals such as Pt, Pd, Au, or Ag as active phases. These materials are expensive and can easily suffer deactivation (catalyst poisoning) during long-term operation, thereby increasing both the investment and maintenance costs of the system.
In recent years, many studies have focused on developing catalyst systems based on transition metals such as manganese oxides, cobalt oxides, etc., to replace noble metals. Among them, MnO₂ is considered a promising material due to its low cost, relatively simple synthesis process, and environmental friendliness. MnO₂ can be prepared by various methods such as hydrothermal synthesis, electrochemical methods, or redox reactions; each method produces different crystal structures and morphologies, which in turn directly affect catalytic activity. However, a notable limitation is that the temperature required to achieve complete VOC conversion using MnO₂ is still higher compared to noble metal-based catalytic systems.
Therefore, the research group decided to investigate and develop methods for Ag doping in order to enhance catalytic activity for the treatment of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
👉👉 Objectives
Successfully synthesize Ag-doped manganese dioxide with high efficiency for the treatment of volatile organic compounds such as toluene and formaldehyde. In addition, investigate methods to improve the long-term stability of the catalyst, as well as enhance its durability and lifespan.
🌟 This competition aims to foster innovation, enhance research capabilities, and generate meaningful contributions to the community.
🌟 We kindly request that all submissions be sent to: [email protected] in accordance with the provided template.
⏰ Timeline:
• Submission Deadline: April 28, 2026
• Favorite Project Voting Deadline: April 28, 2026
🏆 Evaluation and scoring:
In addition to the judging panel’s evaluation, a “Favorite Project” category will be determined based on social media engagement as follows:
• Like/Reaction: 1 point
• Share: 3 points
(The shared post must have the hastag to claim the points)
🎁 Prize Structure:
🥇 First Prize: 1.500.000VND
🥈 Second Prize: 1.000.000VND
🥉 Third Prize: 500.000VND
⭐ Favorite Project Award: 500.000VND
📍 Venue:
📩 Contact for more information:
• Phone: 03579.19598 Mr. Son
We look forward to your participation and your innovative contributions to science and the community!

🔥 [STUDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMPETITION 2025–2026] 🔥
*** TOPIC : "STUDY OF NITROGEN-CONTAINING ACTIVATED CARBON APPLIED IN CO2 ADSORPTION" ***

💼💼 Research Team Members
* Nguyễn Văn Hiếu – Class 24H5B
* Nguyễn Nhật Thành – Class 24H5B

😍😍 Supervisor
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Đình Minh Tuấn

🔥 Turning waste into a weapon against CO₂

Industrial CO₂ emissions are one of the main drivers of climate change. Yet, current adsorbents are either inefficient or too costly for large-scale deployment — leaving a critical gap in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).

💡 Our approach:
👉 Convert agricultural waste into N-doped activated carbon
👉 Introduce basic nitrogen functional groups
👉 Enhance CO₂ affinity and adsorption selectivity

⚡ Why this matters:

🌍 Urgent need for scalable, low-cost CCS solutions
⚠️ Conventional activated carbon shows limited CO₂ uptake
♻️ Biomass valorization → supports sustainable and circular economy

🚀 A simple idea with real impact: transforming low-value waste into high-performance adsorbents for CO₂ capture.

🌟 This competition aims to foster innovation, enhance research capabilities, and generate meaningful contributions to the community.
🌟 We kindly request that all submissions be sent to: [email protected] in accordance with the provided template.
⏰ Timeline:
• Submission Deadline: April 28, 2026
• Favorite Project Voting Deadline: April 28, 2026
🏆 Evaluation and scoring:
In addition to the judging panel’s evaluation, a “Favorite Project” category will be determined based on social media engagement as follows:
• Like/Reaction: 1 point
• Share: 3 points
(The shared post must have the hastag to claim the points)
🎁 Prize Structure:
🥇 First Prize: 1.500.000VND
🥈 Second Prize: 1.000.000VND
🥉 Third Prize: 500.000VND
⭐ Favorite Project Award: 500.000VND
📍 Venue:
📩 Contact for more information:
• Phone: 03579.19598 Mr. Son
We look forward to your participation and your innovative contributions to science and the community!