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  • Unleashing The Power of Tea Flavonoids - Two Decades of Research 
    Nimal Punyasiri, P.A.; Dananjaya Kottawa-arachchi, Jeevan; Jeganathan, Brasathe; Rathnayake Bandara, B.M.; Ranatunga, Mahasen A. B.; Abeysinghe, Sarath B.; Gunesekara, Kumudinie; Kumar, Vijaya (Institute of chemistry Ceylon, 2024-01)
    Tea Flavonoids are ubiquitous secondary metabolites with a multitude of biological properties. Flavones, flavonols, flavanols, anthocyanins and proanthocyanins are the main classes of flavonoids present in the tea ...
  • Unraveling the bioactivity of peptide-based nano systems in tumourgenesis 
    Amarasekara, Yasuri (2021-04)
    Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are known as natural antibiotics produced by animals, plants, and bacteria. Even though AMPs have been identified as the most promising alternative to conventional molecules used against ...
  • Unveiling the Invisible: Microfluidics and Nanofluidics Revolutionizes Analytical Chemistry for a Brighter Tomorrow 
    Kaumal, M. N. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2024-01)
    Microfluidics and nanofluidics deal with the precise control and manipulation of fluids at the sub-millimeter scale. Microfluidic and nanofluidic devices offer new capabilities for the advancement of technologies across ...
  • Uplifting “Ceylon Tea” with Chemistry 
    Dahanayake, Damayanthi (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    “Ceylon tea” is a globally reputed unique brand that has stayed true to its value and promise on pure quality, throughout decades. It is known for its high levels of catechins, and unmatched taste with specific aroma.
  • Utilization of synthetic silica and cross-linked polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) as anti-block agents and evaluating their influence on desirable physical properties of power cables 
    Premathilaka, H. M. B.; Prashantha, M. A. B.; Arunajith, R. A. P.; Karunarathna, B. S. W. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-06)
    A cable is composed of three major components, namely, conductor, insulation, and jacket. Copper and aluminium are widely employed as conductors in cables. PVC is a popular insulating material, which offers outstanding ...
  • UV-visible Spectroscopy 
    Perera, K.Sarath.D (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-06)
    Molecules have different energy states: electronic, vibrational, rotational, and nuclear. Quantized energy is responsible for each transition (e.g., rotational - microwaves, infrared - vibrational) within the ...
  • Valence Bond Theory 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2020-01)
    Metal centres of d-block form coordination compounds with ligands which can donate a pair of electrons. These ligands are known as sigma donors or Lewis bases. Some ligands that consist of suitable vacant orbitals ...
  • Value Addition of Food Waste for Treatment of Contaminated Water 
    Samaraweera, A.P.G.M.V. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-09)
    With the advancement of technology, the problems associated with the ecosystems are also increasing. As a result, the components of the ecosystem; water, land, and air are contaminated with pollutants.
  • Versatility of Raman Spectroscopy as an Analytical Tool for Chemists 
    Abeyasingh, Neranga; Gunewardene, Siyath; Jayaweera, Hiran (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2024-01)
    Often used as a tool in analytical chemistry, Raman spectroscopy is a highly utilized non-destructive vibrational spectroscopic technique. Incident light interacts with the molecules, and the inelastically scattered ...
  • Viral Pandemics Through the World History in a Biochemical Viewpoint 
    Deshapriya, Uthpala (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2020-05)
    Disease and illness have affected humans since the dawn of life. Some of these diseases might affect a considerable portion of the human population at once while some are limited to a minuscule number.
  • Virtual Screening for Drug Discovery; Hurdles to Overcome for Better Drug Prediction 
    Perera, Anton Sameera (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2020-05)
    he cost to develop a new drug that would enter the market is found to be $2.6 billion, and only a percentage of less than 12% of new drug candidates that would enter clinical trials would obtain FDA approval as a ...
  • Water – The Life Saver 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D.; Malawalaarachchi, Ovini N. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2020-09)
    Water is a truly amazing resource on Earth that nature offers us absolutely free of charge, and it is ranked second only to oxygen as being essential for life. More than 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered with ...
  • Weaving a Brighter Future: Chemical Sciences Stitch a Technological Tapestry 
    Ariyananda, Priyal (Institute of chemistry Ceylon, 2024-01)
    From the fiery cauldrons of ancient Alchemists to the gleaming laboratories of modern researchers, chemical science has always pulsed with the transformative power of innovation. Its intricate dance of elements and ...
  • What does it take to thrive in the Spice Business? 
    Siriwardhana, Amila (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    In 2010, we started mainly with cinnamon and in 2018 we expanded our exports to clove, pepper, nutmeg, mace, and other spices. Currently, we are the second-largest spice export business in Sri Lanka, exporting to over ...
  • What is KETO? 
    Sotheeswaran, S. (Institute of Chemistry, 2018-01)
    The word keto is derived from the word ketosis. Ketosis is a normal metabolic process. When the body does not have enough glucose for energy, it burns stored fats instead which results in a build-up of acids called ...
  • Winning Back the lost Paradise through Chemistry 
    Kottegoda, Nilwala (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2019-01)
    A tiny, yet a mighty island situated in a very strategic position of the silk route along the Indian Ocean served as a busy trade hub exchanging locally produced goods with international traders.
  • With highest respect and gratitude to a Chemist who led IChemC to the top: Dr R O B Wijesekera 
    Dayananda, K. R. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-09)
    Rahula Oliver Barnes Wijesekera (ROB to his many friends and colleagues) was the eldest son in a family of 7 siblings. He was an excellent student at Royal College Colombo.
  • Zeolites 
    Rajapakse, C.S.K. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2019-01)
    Zeolites are hydrated aluminosilicates having a microporous crystalline structure.