The research team of the project “Artificial Hatching of Silkworm Eggs Using Cold Plasma Technology” presented its prototype machine and research at the 20th “Royal Peacock Emblem: Continuing the Legend of Thai Silk” fair, held from 30 July to 3 August 2025 in Halls 6–7, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi.
The 20th Royal Peacock Emblem Fair
The 20th “Royal Peacock Emblem: Continuing the Legend of Thai Silk” fair ran under the theme “The Wonders of Mulberry and Silk for a Sustainable Thai Economy”, open daily from 10:00 to 20:00. The fair brings together Thai silk products certified with the Royal Peacock Emblem, along with research and innovation in sericulture.
Presenting the Research to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
The research team has joined activities with the Department of Sericulture and actual users, including a presentation of the research and cold plasma innovation to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn as part of the project.
About the Project
The project “Artificial Hatching of Silkworm Eggs Using Cold Plasma Technology” is a collaboration between the Queen Sirikit Department of Sericulture, the Faculty of Engineering at Kasetsart University and Plasma Innovations Co., Ltd. to develop a prototype machine and a hatching process that meet real users’ needs, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siwapon Srisonphan.
The team developed a Gliding Arc cold plasma system with computer-controlled (CNC) motion as an alternative to soaking eggs in hydrochloric acid. Early trials found a hatching rate of about 97% in small test areas. The next step is to count results across whole egg sheets and repeat the tests before wider use.
Read the full details, egg counts, SEM images, machine videos and references on the cold plasma silkworm egg hatching case study.
