Chemistry in Sri Lanka: Recent submissions

  • Alkyl Metal Complexes 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    An alkyl-metal complex has at least one Metal Carbon (M-C) σ- or π-bond. Grignard reagent (RMgX) and LiR are the most common alkyl-metal reagents used in organic synthesis.
  • Chemistry of Radicals 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    Free radicals can be defined as chemical species (atom, molecule or ion) which have a single unpaired valence electron.
  • Heading towards a renewable energy rich power system 
    Ekanayake, Janaka B (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    The Cabinet of Sri Lanka (Decision dated July 27, 2021) approved the commitment of achieving 70% renewable energy in electricity generation by 2030 made under Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) to the United ...
  • Can Nuclear Power be Adopted to Sri Lanka as a Solution to the Energy Crisis? 
    Lamabadusooriya, Manjula (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    In the light of recent events, Sri Lanka has turned its focus on alternative electricity sources as the existing power sources such as hydro, fossil fuel and biomass systems have proved insufficient to accommodate ...
  • Global Warming, Climate Change, Energy and Mitigation 
    Premalal, K. H. M. S (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    Global warming is the long-term warming of the Earth's surface observed since the pre-industrial era (between 1850 and 1900) due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, increase the levels of ...
  • Petroleum Industry: is this necessary? Refinery and its future: Sri Lankan Experience 
    Haniffa, M. R. M; Suduwella, Cyril .S. K (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    The year 2022 will go down in the Sri Lankan history as one of the most “tense” periods in the life of its citizens. Shortage of gasoline – petrol, diesel and kerosine and domestic gas (LPG) was a direct result of lack ...
  • Petroleum Industry in Sri Lanka Achievements, Setbacks and Need for Rethinking 
    Suduwalla, Cyril S. K. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    “To carry on business as an importer, exporter, seller, supplier and distributor of Petroleum products. To carry on business of exploring for the exploiting, producing, and refining of Petroleum and to carry on any ...
  • Science Education in Sri Lanka: Past and the Future 
    Navaratne, Ayanthi N (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    The education in Sri Lanka has a history of over 2,300 years. Astonishing irrigation system built in the ancient time is the best evidence for how basic sciences and applied sciences were utilized in the country in the ...
  • Aims and Objectives of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon: Further Steps in the Year 2022 and beyond. 
    Hettigedara, N. M. S (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    Initiative for enhancing status of the profession of Chemist
  • Food sustainability and nutrition during economic crisis 
    Hettigedera, N. M. S (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    Risk factors for non-communicable diseases are unhealthy dietary pattern, lack of exercise, heavy alcoholism, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, overweight and obesity, mental stress and some drugs
  • The reality of research and commercialization; a Sri Lankan story 
    Pahalagedera, Lakshitha (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    I learned about all the possible applications and the impact that it could have on the future, I realized that this should be my area of focus. So that’s how I got involved with nanomaterial synthesis and the design ...
  • 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 ...
  • Science Education in Sri Lanka: Current Status and Challenges Ahead 
    Madawala, Sumedha (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    The recent pandemic and the following economic turmoil have challenged all sectors including the education. The Covid – 19 outbreak numbs entire nations across the world, affecting both teachers and students alike
  • Sustainable Development Goals and the Role of Chemists and Chemical Sciences 
    Hettigedara, N. M. S (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    One of the most important and remarkable events in the 70-year history of the United Nations (UN) was the declaration of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on 25 September 2015.
  • Integration of STEAM into Science Education for Sustainable Development 
    Ekanayake, T. M. Sakunthala Yatigammana (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    As a response to a growing concern about human society’s impact on the natural environment, the concept of sustainable development emerged.
  • Biology for Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka 
    Jayasekera, G. A. U (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    Conserving, and consuming all kinds of resources in a responsible manner leaving enough for the future generations is the core definition of sustainability.
  • Management of Cancer Patients using Radiopharmaceutical Therapy 
    Rajapaksha, D; Rathnayake, P; Rosa, S. R. D (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    Cancer is the major cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe. Cancer shows a significant annual increase, approximately 30,000 new cases were recorded in 2021. It has become one of the major health burdens in ...
  • Role of Chemistry in Sustainable Development 
    Rajapakse, R. M. G (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    Chemist plays a pivotal role in sustainable development. American Chemical Society identified seven sustainable development goals and additional five of them that a chemist has direct contributions.
  • Neglected Treasure for a Better Future 
    Jayaruk, Charitha (Institute of chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    Living in Sri Lanka has become a question to many Sri Lankans today due to the hardest economic crisis that we as a country are facing currently. It is hard to balance the terms of each requirement including the main ...
  • Phytochemicals in Sri Lankan Curry Powder 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D.; Theeshya Dulmini, A. D. (Institute of chemistry Ceylon, 2022-10)
    Nowadays people feel the need to enhance their immunity by consuming various nutritional food and beverages. From ancient times, Asian women have been using spices, not only to boost the taste and aroma, but also to ...

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