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Analysis of Enzyme-Responsive Peptide Surfaces by Raman Spectroscopy

Sahoo, J.K.; Sirimuthu, N.M.S.; Canning, A.; Zelzer, M.; Graham, D.; Ulijn, R.V. (The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2016)

We report on the use of Raman spectroscopy as a tool to characterise model peptide functionalised surfaces. By taking advantage of Raman reporters built into the peptide sequence, the enzymatic hydrolysis of these ...

Antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles capped with crude extract of Garcinia zeylanica and garcinol

Wijekoon, HPSK; Ekanayaka, EMAK; Peiris, MMK; Arachchi, NDH; Palliyaguru, L; Kumarasinghe, U.R.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Jayaweera, P.M. (Proceedings of the Scientific Sessions 2017 - FMS, USJP, 2015)

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Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities of Proanthocyanidins of the Bark of Thespesia populnea (L.)

Padumadasa, C.; Abeysekera, A.M.; Thabrew, I.; Ediriweera, G. (2015)

Thespesia populnea is a tree that belongs to the family Malvaceae. In Sri Lanka it is commonly known as Gan-suriya. Almost all the parts of the tree have been utilized traditionally as medicine to treat skin and liver ...

Application of graphene for decontamination of water; Implications for sorptive removal

Nupearachchi, C.N.; Mahatantila, K.; Vithanage, M. (Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2017)

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Applications of biochar in redox-mediated reactions

Yuan, Y.; Bolan, N.; Prévoteau, A.; Vithanage, M.; Biswas, J.K.; Ok, Y.S.; Wang, H. (Bioresource Technology, 2017)

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Biochar based removal of antibiotic sulfonamides and tetracyclines in aquatic environments: A critical review

Peiris, C.; Gunatilake, S.R.; Mlsna, T.E.; Mohan, D.; Vithanage, M. (Bioresource Technology, 2017-07-27)

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Biofilm mediated synergistic degradation of hexadecane by a naturally formed community comprising Aspergillus flavus complex and Bacillus cereus group

Madushika Perera; Dilrukshi Wijayarathna; Sulochana Wijesundera; Manoj Chinthaka; Gamini Seneviratne' (Madushika Perera et al., (2019), "Biofilm mediated synergistic degradation of hexadecane by a naturally formed community comprising Aspergillus flavus complex and Bacillus cereus group", BMC Microbiology,19:84, 2019)

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Clay-biochar composites for sorptive removal of tetracycline antibiotic in aqueous media

Premarathna, K.S.D.; Rajapaksha, Anushka Upamali; Adassoriya, Nadeesh; Binoy Sarkar, Binoy; Sirimuthu, Narayana M.S.; Cooray, Asitha; Ok, Yong Sik; Vithanage, Meththika (2019)

The focus of this research was to synthesize novel clay-biochar composites by incorporating montmorillonite (MMT) and red earth (RE) clay materials in a municipal solid waste (MSW) biochar for the adsorptive removal ...

A Comparative Study of the Combustion Characteristics of Diesel, Kerosene, Biodiesel and Biodiesel Blends Using Laminar Diffusion Flame

Wijesinghe, N.C.; Prashantha, M.A.B.; Jayaweera, P.M. (2015-11-20)

Biodiesel is arising renewable substitute for conventional diesel fuel. Therefore, this research has paid attention about the behavior of selected physical parameters of biodiesel when blends with diesel and compare the ...

Crumb Rubber and Silica Nano Particle Derived Ruhber Floor Tiles; A Partial Solution for Waste Management

Tharmakulenthiran, V.; Etampawala, T.N. (Proceedings of the lnternational Research Symposium, Uva WelJassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka. January 19-20, 2017, 2017)

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Crumb Rubber and Silica Reinforced Rubber Composites for Outdoor Flooring Applicai ions

Kirushanthi, T.; Ratnaweera, D.R.; Etampawala, T.N. (Proceedings of Third Biennial International Symposium on Polymer Science and Technology 2017, 2017)

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Cytotoxic and Noncytotoxic Metabolites from Teratosphaeria sp. FL2137, a Fungus Associated with Pinus clausa

Padurnadasa, C.; Xu, Y.M.; Wijeratne, E.M.K.; Artiles, P.E.; U'Ren, J.M.; Arnold, A.E.; Gunatilaka, A.A.L. (Journal of Natural Products, 2018-01-26)

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Different Methods of Extraction of Lignin from Coconut Sawdust; The First Step of Development of Lignin-Based Polyurethane Thermoplastics

Jayawardana, D.D.H.C.; Etampawala, T.N. (Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, January 19-20, 2017, 2017)

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Effect of Aqueous Soluble Proanthocyanidins from Cocos Nucifera L. Inflorescence on Progesterone and Oestrogen Levels in Female Rats

Padumadasa, C.; Dharmadana, D.; Abeysekera, A.M.; Thammatiyagoda, M.G. (2015)

The immature inflorescence of Cocos nucifera L. variety aurantiaca is used by Ayurvedic and traditional medical practitioners for the treatment of menorrhargia in Sri Lanka. We have previously reported the effect of ethyl ...

Effect of Ethyl Acetate Soluble Proanthocyanidins from Cocos Nucifera L. Inflorescence on Progesterone and Oestrogen Levels in Female Rats

Padumadasa, C.; Dharmadana, D.; Abeysekera, A.M.; Thammatiyagoda, M.G. (2015-07)

The immature inflorescence of Cocos nucifera L. variety aurantiaca is used by Ayurvedic and traditional medical practitioners for the treatment of menorrhagia in Sri Lanka. We have previously reported the extraction, ...

Exposure of Male Wistar Rats To Commercially Available Ethrel Short Term, Long Term Effects and Recovery

Peiris, L.D.C.; Chathuranga, T.T.D. (OMICS International, 2015-08-24)

Recently, artificial fruit ripening using ethrel (ethephon) has become a major health concern. The present study investigated the effects of ethrel on behavioural, haematological and biochemical parameters. Rats were exposed ...

Extraction and Degradation of Chlorophyll a and b from Alternanthera sessilis

Jinasena, M.A.M.; Amarasinghe, A.D.U.S.; Amarasinghe, B.M.W.P.K.; Prashantha, M.A.B. (National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 2016-04-04)

The use of Alternanthera sessilis, which is commonly known as Mukunuwenna in Sri Lanka as a source of chlorophyll was examined. The extraction of chlorophyll was carried out using buffered 80 % (v/v) aqueous acetone. The ...

Fluorocarbon Separation in a Thermally Robust Zirconium Carboxylate Metal–Organic Framework

Darshika K. J. A. Wanigarathna; Jiajian Gao; Bin Liu (2018)

Heavy metal-induced oxidative stress on seed germination and seedling development; a critical review

Seneviratne, M.; Rajakaruna, N.; Rizwan, M.; Madawala, H.M.S.P.; Ok, Y.S.; Vithanage, M. (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2017-07-12)

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The impact of solvent doping on the morphology and performance of spray-coated PEDOT;dPSS; A USANS and SANS study

Etampawala, T.; Tehrani, M.; Nematollahi, A.; He, L.; Dadmun, M. (Organic Electronics, 2017)

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