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  • Insertion and deinsertion reactions 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2020-09)
    n an insertion reaction, Y gets transferred on to a ligand (AB).
  • Metal Carbonyls 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institute of Chemistry, 2020-09)
    Carbon monoxide is a good π-acceptor and the M-C bond in metal carbonyls [M(CO)n ] has a significant π character. Thus, the M-C bond is strengthened and the carbon oxygen bond is weakened with the increase in back bonding.
  • The Biochemistry and Cell Biology Behind Developing Vaccines Against SARS-CoV2 Virus 
    Samarakkody, Ann Sanoji (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    The beta-Corona virus SARS-CoV-2 has caused a pandemic outbreak that has lasted for over a year and it still continues its impact in a global scale. The devastating loss of lives and livelihoods has caused socio-econo ...
  • Education – Then and Now, Classical vs Modern 
    Hanifa, M.R.M (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    I am grateful for the opportunity of having to deliver the oration on the occasion of the commemoration ceremony to mark the 6 th Death anniversary of our beloved Emeritus Professor JNO Fernando, JNO for all us. It is ...
  • Ajith Perera: Chemist, Cricketer, Disability Rights Activist In Memoriam 
    Guneratne, Ranil.D (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    On October 29, 2020, Ajith C.S. Perera, a well known activist for the rights of disabled people in Sri Lanka, passed away at the age of 64. He eventually lost a brave but uphill battle against kidney failure, diabetes, ...
  • Chemistry Towards the Enhancement of Economic Growth & Development 
    Bataduwa Arachchi, Deepal .L (2021-04)
    Economic growth, one of the major macro-economic goals, is determined by many factors and among them; the importance of technological advancement is too well known and well documented. Importantly, science and technology ...
  • In Silico Study of potential drug leads for inhibition of angioensin converting enzyme using Sri Lankan Natural Products 
    Abdulla, Sara Mariyam (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    Almost fifty percent of the active ingredients present in modern medicine is derived from natural products. Natural products were widely used in the past for drug discovery before high-throughput screening and genomic ...
  • Semiochemical approach to control Brinjal Fruit and Shoot Borer-Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee:A novel approach to global insect pest management 
    Nusra, Fathima (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    Modern day, there are so many challenges for the farmers in agriculture including both biotic and abiotic stressors such as climate change, diseases and pest control.
  • Tyre Industry – Current Status and Future Opportunities 
    Narangoda, Hema (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    The global rubber products industry includes over 50,000 products that serve different consumer needs in diverse applications. The automotive sector, which comprises of tyres, tubes, and automotive rubber components, ...
  • 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 ...
  • Chemical Aspect of Cannabis 
    Kalutharage, Nishantha .K (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    Cannabis spp. contains a highly complex mixture of compounds, and up to 568 unique molecules are identified in the cannabis. 5 Among these compounds, Δ 9 - tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ 9 -THC), cannabinol (CBN), and cannabinodiol ...
  • Coconut Oil in A Nutshell: How BCC Lanka Limited preserves the Lankan touch in edible coconut oil products 
    Wickramasinghe, Jayantha (2021-04)
    Our products are mainly centered on edible oil, soap, detergents and disinfectant. The types of edible oil products that we manufacture are white coconut oil and RBD coconut oil.
  • Exploiting Mineral Resources for Economic Prosperity 
    Illeperuma, Oliver .A (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    Sri Lanka has an abundance of high-quality mineral deposits which have not been efficiently utilized for economic development of the country.
  • Spices, Chemistry & Sri Lankan Economic development 
    Dayananda, Ranjith (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    Historical anecdotes about Sri Lankan spices have always been highlighted in all printed and electronic media. However apart from Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylinicum) and pepper (Piper nigrum), and other spices ...
  • Chemistry Towards the Enhancement of Economic Growth & Development 
    Bataduwa Arachchi .Deepal L (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    Economic growth, one of the major macro-economic goals, is determined by many factors and among them; the importance of technological advancement is too well known and well documented.
  • 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.
  • Chemical Constituents of Murunga Tree 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D.; Theeshya Dulmini, A. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    It is obvious to introduce Moringa oleifera (MO) or “Murunga” as the “miracle tree”, since every part of it has a prodigious medicinal value. Moringa is a genus of medicinal plants that consists of 13 species. ...
  • Introduction to Radiochemistry 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    An atom consists of a very small (about 10–10 m in radius), dense and positively charged nucleus and negatively charged electrons. The nucleus consists of protons (p) and neutrons (n); ...
  • Metal Hydrides 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    We know that main group hydrides such as LiAlH4 and NaBH4 are the common reducing agents used by organic chemists to reduce aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids. Transition metal hydrides act as ...
  • Hydrogenation of olefins 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    Hydrogenation of olefins is one of the simplest reactions, where two hydrogen atoms add across a carbon-carbon double bond to give an alkane.