• Defense and Destruction: Insight of Chemical-based Weapons 

  Manchanayake, N. K. T.; Jaufer, Afnan M.; Keerthi, A. A. P. (Institute of chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Flabelliferins are bioactive compounds found in palmyrah (Borassus Flabellifer L.). They are reported to have antiarthritic, antibacterial, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antioxidant activities, ...
• Study of photocatalytic degradation of some selected Dyes and other organic contaminants in water 

  Weliwegamage, U S K; Fernando, S S A; Perera, G W C S; Kamalapriya, B D H (Institute of chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  The present study explores the effects of various parameters such as radiation type, pH of the solution, type of photocatalyst, particle size, initial concentration of dyes and pesticide precursors, amount of ...
• Electropolymerization of EDOT (3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) with Berberine isolated from Coscinium fenestratum 

  Rajapakse, R.M.G.; Egodawele, M. G. S. A. M. E. W. D. D. K.; Susanthi Jayasinghe, J. M.; Seneviratne, V. N.; Vijayan, Sajith; . Watkins, Davita. L; Gunarathna, H. M. N. P.; Malikaramage, A. U.; Herath, W. H. M. R. N. K.; Wylie, Shane; Abewardana, P. G. P. R.; Bandara, V. M. Y. S. U.; Bowaththa, W. V. N. S. (Institute of chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  D-A type polymers (Donor –Acceptor) are the third generation of the ECPs (Electronically Conducting Polymers) and used in optoelectronic devices and bio imaging techniques. Electropolymerization has become a convenient ...
• The effect of the metal ion composition on the decarboxylation percentage of metal basic soap and level of unsaturation in producing green diesel 

  Weliwegamage, U. S. K.; Jayasinghe, M. K. S.; Perera, G. W. C. S. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  The growing demand for fossil fuels has led to their depletion, causing higher fuel prices and threatening the sustainability of industrialized countries.
• Synthesis and characterization of trimethylbenzene and chlorobenzene derivatized platinum complexes towards biological applications 

  Yasarathna, K. W. G. K. P.; Perera, I. C.; Fronczek, F. R.; Perera, N. T. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Synthesis of metal-based complexes as potential therapeutic agents for diseases like cancer, arthritis is a recent topic of interest.
• Modification of Sri Lankan vein graphite with copper (II) oxide on silicon dioxide to enhance the photocatalytic dye-degradation 

  Ravichandran, Myuraanjali; Jayawardena, Savidya (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  One of the major issues with water contamination is related to the wastewater discharged by the textile industry which releases approximately 20% of the dye produced worldwide as waste into industrial effluents.
• Encapsulation of chlorhexidine in zincite form of porous zinc oxide nanoparticles for intraoral applications 

  Rajapakse, R. M. G.; Karunarathne, Ushani; Jayasinghe, Ruwan D.; Kalani, P. V.; Hettiarachchi, S. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Chlorhexidine (CHX) is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations due to its low toxicity and antimicrobial properties.
• Synthesis and evaluation of micronutrients incorporated hydrogel seed coating on seed germination and seedling growth 

  Dhanapala, K. B. C. D.; Senevirathne, G.; Gimhani, M.; Chathurika, S.; Weerasinghe, L. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Hydrogels based on modified ultra-short peptide sequences are considered as effective low molecular weight hydrogelators.
• Quantitative analysis of curcumin content of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) grown in four locations of Sri Lanka by HPLC analysis 

  Weeratunga, H. D.; Ishara, K. V.; Perera, H. P . D.; Premakumara, G. A. S. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  The objective of this study is quantification of curcumin content in turmeric from four distinct locations in Sri Lanka.
• Development and validation of a multi residue method for analysis of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables with liquid chromatography tandem mass spectroscopic (LC-MS/MS) detection 

  Anthony, M. S. R.; Poornima, W. V. D. S.; Liyanaarachch, G. V. V.; Mubarak, M. N. A. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Fruit and vegetables are an important part of the diet of humans, and pesticides are used to control pests and weeds in agriculture.
• Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of flower and leaf extracts of Calotropis gigante 

  Kumari, P. K. R. S.; Edirisinghe, E. M. R. K. B. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Calotropis gigantea is latex bearing medicinal plant belonging to the family Apocynaceae. Two forms of C. gigantea; white-flowered form and purple-flowered form can be found native to Sri Lanka.
• Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory activity and bioactive compounds of Citrus aurantifolia(L) leaf extracts 

  Jagoda, D.; Liyanaarachchi, G.D.; Weeratunge, H.D.; Handunnetti, Shiroma M.; Fernando, Narmada; Samarasekara, J.K.R.R. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Citrus aurantifolia L. is used in traditional systems of medicine as remedy for stomach ailments, constipation, headache, arthritis, colds, coughs, sore throats, and appetite stimulant.
• A Computational Approach to Determine the Potential Inhibition of the Gomesin Peptide as an AKT1 Inhibitor in Breast Cancer 

  Senapathi, Tharindu; Selvaraj, Saranya; Weerasinghe, Laksiri (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Animal trials and in vitro drug screening can improve drug discovery. However, such pre-clinical screenings are often costly and time-consuming. Due to this, a more effective technique is developed using in silico method ...
• Production of biodiesel using waste cooking oil and loose copra oil 

  Weliwegamage, U. S. K.; Silva, C.K De; Perera, G. W. C. S. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  This study focuses on producing biodiesel from waste cooking oil (WCO) and loose copra oil (LCO). The aim is to reduce energy consumption by using low-cost raw materials and energy-saving methods.
• Inhibition of Corrosion of Mild Steel by Polyaniline – Cinnamon Oil Composite Layers 

  Sathya, S. Srirajan; Priyantha, Namal (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Mild steel is used in many industrial applications. However, its tendency toward corrosion has limited its applications. Consequently, inhibition of corrosion of mild steel, especially through environmentally friendly and ...
• Qualitative and quantitative detection of peanut oil adulteration in sesame oil 

  Kathirgamanathar, Selvaluxmy; Sahara, B.A.W.; Gunasekara, M.M.N.P.; Wijeyasiriwardena, T.D.C.M.K. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  The present study was focused on developing rapid, costeffective, and straightforward methods for qualitative and quantitative detection of peanut oil (PO) adulteration in sesame oil (SO).
• Formulation of natural soap with reduced free alkali content and enhanced antimicrobial properties 

  Sinthujah, U.; Anulukshy, B.; Prabagar, J. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Usage of synthetic chemical compounds in skin care products leads to severe health issues and undesirable side effects. Many plants have been used in the formulation of various kinds of skincare products.
• Impact on the chemical composition of bark oil of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume with different peeling techniques 

  Weeratunga, H. D.; Weerasinghe, P. D.; Ranasinghe, P.; Mewan, K. M.; Wijesiriwardena, C.; Perera, H. P. D.; Fernando, P.; Samarasinghe, K.; Rajawardena, U.; Gunawardhana, T.; Madage, S.; Lokuge, C. M. (Institue of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume is an indigenous spice crop to Sri Lanka known as true cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon.
• A study on host-guest complexation of octaprotonated octaaza macrocycles with selected PAHs towards the template-directed synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules 

  Lekamge, Damith D.; Fernando, Isurika R. (Institue of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Template-directed synthesis (TDS) is one of the commonly used strategies in synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs).
• Chemical hydrolysis of shark liver oil to produce fatty acid extracts for nutraceutical applications 

  Jayakody, J.A.K.S.; Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B.; Senevirathne, S. A.; Senarathna, L. (Institue of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)

  Fatty acids (FAs) play a substantial role in human health. Shark liver oil (SLO) is a rich source of FAs particularly of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) including, Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic ...

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