Prof. Shantha Egodage
Sewwandi, M., Hettithanthri, O., Egodage, S. M., Amarathunga, A. A. D., & Vithanage, M. (2022). Unprecedented marine microplastic contamination from the X-Press Pearl Container Vessel disaster. Science of The Total Environment, 828, 154374. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154374
Samarasinghe, H., Walpalage, S., Edirisinghe, D., & Egodage, S. (2021). Comparative study on cure, mechanical and dynamic-mechanical properties of natural rubber compounds formulated with DIXP, TBzTD, ZBeC and TBBS accelerators. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525685
Samarasinghe, I. H., Walpalage, S., Edirisinghe, D. G., & Egodage, S. M. (2021). The use of diisopropyl xanthogen polysulfide as a potential accelerator in efficient sulfur vulcanization of natural rubber compounds. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 139(18). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.52063
Wickramaarachchi, W. H., Walpalage, S., & Egodage, S. M. (2021). Development of a competitive thermoplastic vulcanizate roofing sheet from natural rubber and high-density polyethylene. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525658
Ambegoda, V. T., Egodage, S. M., Blum, F. D., & Maddumaarachchi, M. (2020). Enhancement of hydrophobicity of natural rubber latex films using diatomaceous earth. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 138(12). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.50047
Jayathilaka, L. P., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Egodage, S. M. (2020). Development of biodegradable natural rubber latex composites by employing corn derivative bio‐fillers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 137(40). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.49205
Perera, S. J., Egodage, S. M., & Walpalage, S. (2020). Enhancement of mechanical properties of natural rubber–clay nanocomposites through incorporation of silanated organoclay into natural rubber latex. E-Polymers, 20(1), 144–153. https://doi.org/10.1515/epoly-2020-0017
Samarasinghe, I., Walpalage, S., Edirisinghe, D., & Egodage, S. (2020). Study on sulfur vulcanized natural rubber formulated with nitrosamine safe diisopropyl xanthogen polysulfide/tertiary butyl benzothiazole sulphenamide binary accelerator system. Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology, 37(3), 190–202. https://doi.org/10.1177/1477760620977499
Wickramaarachchi, W., Walpalage, S., & Egodage, S. (2020). Effect of particulate fillers on natural rubber/high-density polyethylene blends for roofing application. Polymers and Polymer Composites, 29(6), 763–769. https://doi.org/10.1177/0967391120934615
Samarasinghe, H. K., Edirisinghe, D. G., Walpalage, S., & Egodage, S. M. (2019). Effect of nitrosamine safe diisopropyl xanthogen polysulfide accelerator on cure and static mechanical properties of natural rubber compounds. Journal of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka, 99(0), 105. https://doi.org/10.4038/jrrisl.v99i0.1893
Sampath, W., Egodage, S., & Edirisinghe, D. (2019). Effect of an organotitanate coupling agent on properties of calcium carbonate filled low-density polyethylene and natural rubber composites. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 47(1), 17. https://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v47i1.8923
Sampath, W. D., Egodage, S. M., & Edirisinghe, D. G. (2019). Effect of peroxide loading on properties of natural rubber and low-density polyethylene composites. Journal of Physical Science, 30(3), 49–69. https://doi.org/10.21315/jps2019.30.3.4
Jayaraj, S., Egodage, S. M., & Walpalage, S. (2018). New approach for preparation of dry natural rubber nanocomposites through acid‐free co‐coagulation: Effect of organoclay content. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 135(28). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.46502
Jayathilaka, I., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Egodage, S. M. (2018). Powdered corn grain and cornflour on properties of natural rubber latex Vulcanizates: Effect of filler loading. 2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2018.8421916
Snr. Prof. Ajith De Alwis
De Silva, K. G. V. K., Gunasekera, M. Y., & De Alwis, A. A. P. (2022). Development of a risk informed quantitative decision making framework for major accident hazards installations in Sri Lanka. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 162, 965–977. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2022.04.074
Bekchanov, M., Wijayasundara, M., & de Alwis, A. (2022). Circular economy—A treasure trove of opportunities for enhancing resource efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Handbook of Energy and Environmental Security, 481–499. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-824084-7.00016-3
Hemali N.A., & De Alwis A.A.P. (2022). Techno-economic Assessment of Plastic Waste Management in Developing Countries: A Case Study for Sri Lanka. Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 26. https://doi.org/10.31357/fesympo.v26.5697
Hemali, N. A., & Alwis, A. A. (2022). Application of material flow analysis to municipal solid waste in urban areas in developing countries and possible solutions under circular economic framework. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 21(3), 1411–1419. https://doi.org/10.46488/nept.2022.v21i03.050
Jayalath, S., Kothalawala, P., De Alwis, A., Keerthisinghe, T., Costa, S., & Wijerathna, L. (2022). Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Fruit Wastes; A Sustainable Panacea for Plastic Crisis! Bolgoda Plains, 2(2), 14–17. https://doi.org/10.31705/bprm.v2(2).2022.3
Kottegoda, N., de Silva, M., de Alwis, A., Perera, C., & Koneswaran, M. (2022). Interactive Tool Kit for Teaching-Learning Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for High School Students. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1631659/v1
Silva, A. B. G. C. J., Weerasinghe, W. A. B. S., Weeratunge, H. D., Milani, M. D. Y., Amunugoda, P. N. R. J., Gunawardena, S. H., & de Alwis, A. A. P. (2022). Effect of Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma Gliding Arc Discharge Remote Treatment on Microbiological and Physicochemical Properties of Black Peppercorns (Piper Nigrum). https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1855961/v1
De Silva, G., Amarasena, S., Amunugoda, N., Gunawardena, S., & De Alwis, A. (2021). Effect of low-pressure cold plasma treatment on microbiological and physicochemical properties of black peppercorns. 2021 From Innovation To Impact (FITI). https://doi.org/10.1109/fiti54902.2021.9833050
Edirisnghe, L., Hemali, A., de Alwis, A., & Wijesundara, M. (2021). A world of waste in one cubic meter – portraying waste to life. Bolgoda Plains, 1(2), 52–54. https://doi.org/10.31705/bprm.v2.2021.14
Wijekoon, P., Wickramasinghe, C., Athapattu, B. C., Narayana, M., de Alwis, A., & Vithanage, M. (2020). Biomass valorization and phytoremediation as integrated Technology for Municipal Solid Waste Management for developing economic context. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 11(2), 363–382. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00818-7
Hettiarachchi, M., Athukorala, K., Peiris, R., & De Alwis, A. (2020). Recent Changes in Policy, Institutions and Utilisation of Ecosystem Services in Colombo Wetlands. Ecosystems and Integrated Water Resources Management in South Asia, 254–272. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003157847-10
de Alwis, A., & Bekchanov, M. (2020). Energy, environment and sustainable development futures in Sri Lanka. Energy and Environmental Outlook for South Asia, 195–216. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003131878-9
Gunarathne, N., de Alwis, A., & Alahakoon, Y. (2020). Challenges facing sustainable urban mining in the e-waste recycling industry in Sri Lanka. Journal of Cleaner Production, 251, 119641. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119641
Bekchanov, M., Mondal, Md. A., de Alwis, A., & Mirzabaev, A. (2019). Why adoption is slow despite promising potential of biogas technology for improving energy security and mitigating climate change in Sri Lanka? Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 105, 378–390. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.02.010
De Alwis, A. A., & Panawala, P. V. (2019). A review of the national response to CKDU in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, 42(2), 83. https://doi.org/10.4038/sljss.v42i2.7966
Gunarathne, V., Ashiq, A., Ginige, M. P., Premarathna, S. D., de Alwis, A., Athapattu, B., Rajapaksha, A. U., & Vithanage, M. (2018). Municipal waste biochar for energy and pollution remediation. Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World, 227–252. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92162-4_7
Tissera, N. D., Wijesena, R. N., Sandaruwan, C. S., de Silva, R. M., de Alwis, A., & de Silva, K. M. N. (2018). Photocatalytic activity of zno nanoparticle Encapsulated Poly(acrylonitrile) nanofibers. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 204, 195–206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2017.10.035
Snr. Prof. Padma Amarasinghe
Madhubashani, A. M. P., Giannakoudakis, D. A., Amarasinghe, B. M. W. P. K., Rajapaksha, A. U., Pradeep Kumara, P. B. T., Triantafyllidis, K. S., & Vithanage, M. (2021). Propensity and appraisal of biochar performance in removal of oil spills: A comprehensive review. Environmental Pollution, 288, 117676. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117676
Abesekara, M. S., Jayatunga, G. K., Dissanayake, D. M., & Amarasinghe, B. M. (2020). Study on Fluidization Behaviour of Raw and Dry Sri Lankan Black Pepper. 2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon50084.2020.9185374
Abesekara, M. S., Kosvinna, K. N., & Amarasinghe, B. M. (2020). Adsorption and desorption studies of Ni2+ ions on to Coconut Shell Char. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 427(1), 012005. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/427/1/012005
Amarasinghe, P., & Amarasinghe, K. (2020). Determination of Mass Transfer Coefficients for Adsorption of Pb and Cd onto Coir Pith and Statistical Analysis. Journal of Analytical Techniques and Research, 02(03). https://doi.org/10.26502/jatri.017
Dasanayake, P. M. K., Anushan, R. G. S., Karunarathna, C. N. W., & Amarasinghe, B. M. W. P. K. (2020). Purification of automobile wastewater using fly ash-clay composite. Advances in Mathematics: Scientific Journal, 9(9), 6631–6639. https://doi.org/10.37418/amsj.9.9.20
Anuththara, J. G. M., Edirisinghe, E. A. V. U., Amarasinghe, B. M. W. P. K., & Jayatunga, G. K. (2019). Kinetics and mathematical modeling of drying of parboiled paddy in a packed bed dryer. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818766
Jayatunga, G. K., & Amarasinghe, B. M. W. P. K. (2019). Drying kinetics, quality and moisture diffusivity of spouted bed dried Sri Lankan black pepper. Journal of Food Engineering, 263, 38–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2019.05.023
Ranasinghe, E. N., & Amarasinghe, B. M. (2019). Single and Binary Adsorption of Heavy Metal Ions from Aqueous Solutions using Coirpith as the Adsorbent. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 75–90. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9749-3_7
Prof. Shantha Walpalage
Samarasinghe, H., Walpalage, S., Edirisinghe, D., & Egodage, S. (2021). Comparative study on cure, mechanical and dynamic-mechanical properties of natural rubber compounds formulated with DIXP, TBzTD, ZBeC and TBBS accelerators. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525685
Wickramaarachchi, W. H., Walpalage, S., & Egodage, S. M. (2021). Development of a competitive thermoplastic vulcanizate roofing sheet from natural rubber and high-density polyethylene. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525658
Samarasinghe, I.H. et al. (2021) ‘The use of diisopropyl xanthogen polysulfide as a potential accelerator in efficient sulfur vulcanization of natural rubber compounds’, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 139(18). doi:10.1002/app.52063.
Samarasinghe, I. H., Walpalage, S., Edirisinghe, D. G., & Egodage, S. M. (2021). The use of diisopropyl xanthogen polysulfide as a potential accelerator in efficient sulfur vulcanization of natural rubber compounds. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 139(18). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.52063
Mendis, A. S., Dunuweera, S. P., Walpolage, S., & Rajapakse, R. M. (2020). Conversion of biological treatment plant sludge to organic fertilizer for applications in organic farming. Volume 09 - March 2020, (9). https://doi.org/10.31025/2611-4135/2020.13899
Perera, S. J., Egodage, S. M., & Walpalage, S. (2020). Enhancement of mechanical properties of natural rubber–clay nanocomposites through incorporation of silanated organoclay into natural rubber latex. E-Polymers, 20(1), 144–153. https://doi.org/10.1515/epoly-2020-0017
Samarasinghe, I., Walpalage, S., Edirisinghe, D., & Egodage, S. (2020). Study on sulfur vulcanized natural rubber formulated with nitrosamine safe diisopropyl xanthogen polysulfide/tertiary butyl benzothiazole sulphenamide binary accelerator system. Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology, 37(3), 190–202. https://doi.org/10.1177/1477760620977499
Wickramaarachchi, W., Walpalage, S., & Egodage, S. (2020). Effect of particulate fillers on natural rubber/high-density polyethylene blends for roofing application. Polymers and Polymer Composites, 29(6), 763–769. https://doi.org/10.1177/0967391120934615
Samarasinghe, H. K., Edirisinghe, D. G., Walpalage, S., & Egodage, S. M. (2019). Effect of nitrosamine safe diisopropyl xanthogen polysulfide accelerator on cure and static mechanical properties of natural rubber compounds. Journal of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka, 99(0), 105. https://doi.org/10.4038/jrrisl.v99i0.1893
Abeywardena, S. B., Perera, S., Weerasinghe, P. V., Nalin de Silva, K. M., Walpalage, S., Somaratne, M. C., Hettiarachchi, N. M., & Jeyasakthy, S. (2018). Shape memory clay flaps assisted body cooling fabrics. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 459, 012027. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/459/1/012027
Jayaraj, S., Egodage, S. M., & Walpalage, S. (2018). New approach for preparation of dry natural rubber nanocomposites through acid‐free co‐coagulation: Effect of organoclay content. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 135(28). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.46502
Prof. P.G. Rathnasiri
Samarathunga, I. R., & Rathnasiri, P. G. (2023). Effect of Micro Aeration on Sulphurous Pollutants Removal from Skim Latex Wastewater. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 234(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-06015-8
Illankoon, W. A., Milanese, C., Karunarathna, A. K., Alahakoon, A. M., Rathnasiri, P. G., Medina-Llamas, M., Collivignarelli, M. C., & Sorlini, S. (2023). Development of a Dual-Chamber Pyrolizer for Biochar Production from Agricultural Waste in Sri Lanka. Energies, 16(4), 1819. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041819
Illankoon, W. A., Milanese, C., Girella, A., Rathnasiri, P. G., Sudesh, K. H., Llamas, M. M., Collivignarelli, M. C., & Sorlini, S. (2022). Agricultural biomass-based power generation potential in Sri Lanka: A techno-economic analysis. Energies, 15(23), 8984. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15238984
Wickramaarachchi, A. L., Rathnasiri, P. G., Torrijos, M., Escudie, R., & Narayana, M. (2022). Optimization of high solids batch anaerobic co-digestion of lignocellulosic biomass and cow dung under mesophilic temperature conditions. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 50(1), 125. https://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v50i1.10358
Samarasiri, B. K. T., Perera, S. M. H. D., Liu, Y., Beenfeldt, C., Udugama, I. A., Li, B., & Rathnasiri, P. G. (2022). Mechanisms involved in anaerobic digestion of desiccated coconut wastewater and related strategies to overcome lipid inhibition — a review. Bioresource Technology Reports, 17, 100987. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2022.100987
Samarathunga, Imesha R., & Rathnasiri, P. G. (2021). Effect of influent volumetric loading of skim latex wastewater on anaerobic sulfate reduction. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525703
Ullah, A., Sami, S. K., Amin, M., Rathnasiri, P. G., Warnasurya, D., Qaisrani, Z. N., Malghani, N., Ibupoto, F., Ul Hassan, S. Z., Ali, A., & Asghar, A. (2021). Treatment of palm oil mill effluent using activated biochar obtained from the residue of the Gasifier. Journal of Applied and Emerging Sciences, 11(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.36785/jaes.111412
Samarasiri, B. K. T., Rathnasiri, P. G., & Fernando, D. (2019). Development of an enzymatic hydrolysis pretreatment strategy to improve batch anaerobic digestion of wastewater generated in desiccated coconut processing plants. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818847
Samarathunga, I. R., & Rathnasiri, P. G. (2019). Effect of pH and external electron donor on mesophilic sulfate reduction during start-up of anaerobic digesters treating skim latex wastewater. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818784
Wickramaarachchi, A. L., Rathnasiri, P. G., Narayana, M., Torrijos, M., & Escudie, R. (2019). Kinetic modeling of dry anaerobic co-digestion of lignocellulosic biomass. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818752
Prof. Shantha Amarasinghe
Kumarage, N. D. I., Amarasinghe, A. D. U. S., & Narayana, M. (2022). Path to predict the vapor pressure and enthalpy of vaporization of the components in essential oils. 2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon55799.2022.9906187
Panapitiya, V., Randeniya, R., Thennakoon, N., Narayana, M., & Amarasinghe, A. (2022). Multi-objective optimization methodology for Cryogenic Air Separation process. 2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon55799.2022.9906238
Aadhil, M. F. H. M., Amarasinghe, A. D. U. S., & Narayana, M. (2021). Characterising the drying behaviour of microwave assisted drying of coconut chips. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525801
Wickramasinghe, C., Narayana, M., & Amarasinghe, A. D. (2020). Effect of turbulence of the freeboard on fluidized‐bed biomass combustion. Chemical Engineering & Technology, 43(12), 2393–2402. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202000246
Fernando, J. A., Amarasinghe, A. D., Jayarathna, W. A., & Narayana, M. (2019). Flash drying of coir pith as an alternative to Sun Drying. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818930
Raveendran, K., Amarasinghe, A. D., Botheju, W. S., & Jayarathna, W. A. (2019). Study on bedplate configuration for fluidizing Orthodox Broken Type Tea. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818811
Raveendran, K., Jayarathna, W. A. R., Amarasinghe, A. D. U. S., & Botheju, W. S. (2019). Modeling the effect of shrinkage on fluidized bed drying of Orthodox broken type tea. Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly, 25(3), 299–307. https://doi.org/10.2298/ciceq180821008r
Wickramasinghe, D. G. C., Narayana, M., & Amarasinghe, A. D. U. S. (2018). Numerical simulation of suspension biomass combustor with two chambers. 2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2018.8421947
Prof. Mahinsasa Narayana
Inparaja, S., & Narayana, M. (2022). Development of a numerical model for pollutant dispersion over 3D building array. 2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon55799.2022.9906152
Jayathunga, D., Karunathilake, H., Narayana, M., & Witharana, S. (2022). Selection of phase change materials for high temperature latent heat thermal energy storage for concentrated solar power plants. 2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon55799.2022.9906235
Jayaweera, C. D., & Narayana, M. (2021). Multi-objective dynamic optimization of seeded suspension polymerization process. Chemical Engineering Journal, 426, 130797. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.130797
Jayaweera, J. M., Narayana, M., & Adikary, S. U. (2022). Effects of kaolin with high silica content on properties of ceramic tiles. 2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon55799.2022.9906261
Kumarage, N. D. I., Amarasinghe, A. D. U. S., & Narayana, M. (2022). Path to predict the vapor pressure and enthalpy of vaporization of the components in essential oils. 2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon55799.2022.9906187
Panapitiya, V., Randeniya, R., Thennakoon, N., Narayana, M., & Amarasinghe, A. (2022a). Multi-objective optimization methodology for Cryogenic Air Separation process. 2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon55799.2022.9906238
Perera, S. M., Putrus, G., Conlon, M., Narayana, M., & Sunderland, K. (2022). Wind energy harvesting and conversion systems: A technical review. Energies, 15(24), 9299. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15249299
Perera, S. M. H. D., Wickramasinghe, C., Samarasiri, B. K. T., & Narayana, M. (2021). Modeling of thermochemical conversion of waste biomass – a comprehensive review. Biofuel Research Journal, 8(4), 1481–1528. https://doi.org/10.18331/brj2021.8.4.3
Wickramaarachchi, A. L., Rathnasiri, P. G., Torrijos, M., Escudie, R., & Narayana, M. (2022). Optimization of high solids batch anaerobic co-digestion of lignocellulosic biomass and cow dung under mesophilic temperature conditions. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 50(1), 125. https://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v50i1.10358
Wijekoon, P., Wickramasinghe, C., Athapattu, B. C., Narayana, M., de Alwis, A., & Vithanage, M. (2020). Biomass Valorization and phytoremediation as integrated technology for Municipal Solid Waste Management for developing economic context. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 11(2), 363–382. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00818-7
Aadhil, M. F. H. M., Amarasinghe, A. D. U. S., & Narayana, M. (2021). Characterising the drying behaviour of microwave assisted drying of coconut chips. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525801
Bandara, J., & Narayana, M. (2021). Development of Controller for disturbances rejection of Torrefaction reactor with high thermal inertia. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525671
Gunarathne, D. S., Udugama, I. A., Jayawardena, S., Gernaey, K. V., Mansouri, S. S., & Narayana, M. (2019). Resource recovery from bio-based production processes in developing Asia. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 17, 196–214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2018.11.008
Jayamini, H. P. A., Weliwita, J. A., Narayana, M., Witharana, S., & Hettiarachchi, N. K. (2021). Study of moisture transport in rice cooking. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525735
Jayaweera, C. D., & Narayana, M. (2021). Multi-objective dynamic optimization of seeded suspension polymerization process. Chemical Engineering Journal, 426, 130797. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.130797
Jayaweera, C. D., Wickramasinghe, C., & Narayana, M. (2021). Modeling seeded suspension polymerization of core-shell polymer particles using computational fluid dynamics. Chemical Engineering Science, 231, 116277. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2020.116277
Jayaweera, J. M., Narayana, M., & Adikary, S. U. (2021). Numerical modeling of drying behavior of Sri Lankan kaolin. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525774
Udawattha, D. S., Narayana, M., & Wijayarathne, U. P. L. (2019). Predicting the effective viscosity of nanofluids based on the rheology of suspensions of solid particles. Journal of King Saud University - Science, 31(3), 412–426. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksus.2017.09.016
Wickramaarachchi, W. A. M. K. P., & Narayana, M. (2020). Pyrolysis of single biomass particle using three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics modelling. Renewable Energy, 146, 1153–1165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.07.001
Wickramasinghe, C., Narayana, M., & Amarasinghe, A. D. (2020). Effect of turbulence of the freeboard on fluidized‐bed biomass combustion. Chemical Engineering & Technology, 43(12), 2393–2402. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202000246
Amin, M., Narayana, M., Baloch, A., Sami, S. K., Khan, M. N., & Sultan, S. H. (2019). Bioenergy production from Waste Mango Seed Shell by thermo-chemical conversion and its importance for Mango Fruit Processing Industry. Journal of Applied and Emerging Sciences, 9(1), 48. https://doi.org/10.36785/jaes.91272
Bandara, J., Surendra, Y., & Narayana, M. (2019). Process parameter estimation and temperature control of a reactor with high thermal inertia. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818939
Fernando, J. A., Amarasinghe, A. D., Jayarathna, W. A., & Narayana, M. (2019). Flash drying of coir pith as an alternative to Sun Drying. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818930
Mendis, P., Wickramasinghe, C., Narayana, M., & Bayer, C. (2019). Adaptive model predictive control with successive linearization for distillate composition control in batch distillation. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818777
Perera, K. U., & Narayana, M. (2018). Modelling of particle size effect on equivalence ratio requirement for wood combustion in fixed beds. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 9(1), 183–199. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-018-0348-0
Perera, K. U. C., Narayana, M., & Witharana, S. (2019). Numerical modelling of biomass combustion on moving grates. 2019 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET). https://doi.org/10.1109/icaset.2019.8714356
Rasanjani, C., Gunathilaka, T., Pieris, C., Bandara, H., & Narayana, M. (2019). Torrefaction of urban bio waste in Sri Lanka. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818804
Wickramaarachchi, A. L., Rathnasiri, P. G., Narayana, M., Torrijos, M., & Escudie, R. (2019). Kinetic modeling of dry anaerobic co-digestion of lignocellulosic biomass. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818752
Wickramasinghe, D. G., Narayana, M., & Witharana, S. (2019). Optimization of process parameters for organic municipal solid waste torrefaction. 2019 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET). https://doi.org/10.1109/icaset.2019.8714385
Wijesinghe, Y. M., & Narayana, M. (2019). Genetic algorithm tuned PID controllers for multivariable level control system. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818812
Fernando, N., Narayana, M., & Wickramaarachchi, W. A. (2017). The effects of air velocity, temperature and particle size on low-temperature bed drying of wood chips. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 8(1), 211–223. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-017-0257-7
Narayana, M., Sunderland, K., Putrus, G., & Conlon, M. (2018). Maximum power point tracking: Adaptation linear prediction for wind energy conversion systems. 2018 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). https://doi.org/10.1109/upec.2018.8541911
Perera, K. U. C., & Narayana, M. (2018a). Kissinger method: The Sequential Approach and Daem for kinetic study of rubber and Gliricidia Wood. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 46(2), 187. https://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v46i2.8419
Udawattha, D. S., & Narayana, M. (2018). Development of a model for predicting the effective thermal conductivity of nanofluids: A reliable approach for nanofluids containing spherical nanoparticles. Journal of Nanofluids, 7(1), 129–140. https://doi.org/10.1166/jon.2018.1428
Udawattha, D. S., Embuldeniya, P., & Narayana, M. (2019). On the estimation of viscosities of Non-Newtonian nanofluids: A reliable approach based on the shear rate. Journal of Nanofluids, 8(4), 861–869. https://doi.org/10.1166/jon.2019.1636
Wickramasinghe, D. G. C., Narayana, M., & Amarasinghe, A. D. U. S. (2018). Numerical simulation of suspension biomass combustor with two chambers. 2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2018.8421947
Prof. Jagath Premachandra
Sandani, W. P., Premaratne, M., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Premachandra, J. K. (2022). Novel strategy for microalgae cell disruption and wet lipid extraction by employing electro-fenton process with sacrificial steel anode. Bioresource Technology, 343, 126110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126110
Uthpalani, P. G., Premachandra, J. K., De Silva, D. S., & Weerasinghe, V. P. (2022). Pyrolysis as a Value Added Method for Plastic Waste Management: A Review on Converting LDPE and HDPE Waste into Fuel. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1693804/v1
Sandani, W. P., Nishshanka, G. K., Premaratne, R. G., Nanayakkara Wijayasekera, S. C., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Premachandra, J. K. (2020). Comparative assessment of pretreatment strategies for production of microalgae-based biodiesel from locally isolated Chlorella Homosphaera. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 130(3), 295–305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiosc.2020.03.004
Sandani, W. P., Premaratne, M., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Premachandra, J. K. (2020). Response surface methodology for optimization of cathode surface area and inter-electrode gap in electro-generation of H2O2. 2020 IEEE 17th India Council International Conference (INDICON). https://doi.org/10.1109/indicon49873.2020.9342367
ALUVIHARA, S., & PREMACHANDRA, J. (2019). Corrosive trends of mineral oils and effects of such distinctive composites on the metals. European Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, 4(3), 126–138. https://doi.org/10.36868/ejmse.2019.04.03.126
Aluvihara, S., & Premachandra, J. (2020). Drastic corrosive coliation of petroleum oils and the decay of metals. French-Ukrainian Journal of Chemistry, 8(1), 28–42. https://doi.org/10.17721/fujcv8i1p28-42
Aluvihara, S., & Premachandra, J. K. (2019). General features of the metallic corrosion in raw crude oils. Journal of Engineering Sciences, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.21272/jes.2019.6(2).f2
Aluvihara, Suresh, & Premachandra, J. (2019). Contingency of the destruction of metals in petroleum oils. Environmental and Earth Sciences Research Journal, 6(2), 71–77. https://doi.org/10.18280/eesrj.060203
Aluvihara, Suresh, & Premachandra, J. K. (2019b). The influences of the crude oils on the decay of metals. RUDN Journal of Engineering Researches, 20(3), 244–253. https://doi.org/10.22363/2312-8143-2019-20-3-244-253
Aluvihara, Suresh, & Premachandra, J. K. (2019c). The primary corrosiveness of crude oils and destructions of metals. Open Journal of Chemistry, 2(2), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.30538/psrp-ojc2019.0011
Aluvihara, S., & Premachandra, J. K. (2019). The effect of crude oils on the metallic corrosion and the stability of metals in a corrosive environment. MATTER: International Journal of Science and Technology, 5(1), 59–72. https://doi.org/10.20319/mijst.2019.51.5972
Aluvihara, S., & K Premachandra, J. (2018a). Essential stuffs for the cause of metallic corrosion in mineral oils. Edelweiss Chemical Science Journal, 8–12. https://doi.org/10.33805/2641-7383.103
Aluvihara, S., & K. Premachandra, J. (2019). The investigation of the primary corrosiveness of crude oils. Modern Chemistry, 7(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.mc.20190701.13
Aluvihara, S., & Premachandra, J. K. (2019a). Basics of the metallic corrosion in crude oils. International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Applications, 4(09), 220–230. https://doi.org/10.46593/ijaera.2019.v04i09.001
K Premachandra, J. (2019). Assay of the requisite of the metallic corrosion in crude oils. Austin Chemical Engineering, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.26420/austinchemeng.1063.2019
Aluvihara, S., & Premachandra, J. K. (2018). Fundamental corrosive properties of crude oils and their effect on the ferrous metals. Journal of Chemical Engineering & Process Technology, 09(04). https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7048.1000390
Aluvihara, S., & Premachandra, J. K. (2018). Study of the effect of crude oils on the metallic corrosion. Advanced Journal of Graduate Research, 5(1), 43–54. https://doi.org/10.21467/ajgr.5.1.43-54
Aluvihara, S., & Premachandra, J. K. (2018b). The strength of corrosive properties of crude oils on ferrous metals. EUREKA: Physics and Engineering, 6, 3–11. https://doi.org/10.21303/2461-4262.2018.00792
Prof. Sanja Gunawardene
Madhushika, H. G., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. (2022). Decolorization of textile dyes in a fixed‐bed biofilm reactor. Chemical Engineering & Technology, 45(6), 1183–1191. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202200078
Madhushika, H. G., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. (2022b). Textile dye removal from industrial wastewater by biological methods and impact on environment. Environmental Degradation: Challenges and Strategies for Mitigation, 181–210. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95542-7_9
Samarasiri, M. H., Chandrasiri, T. A., Wijesinghe, D. B., & Gunawardena, S. P. (2022). Antioxidant capacity with physical property variations of Morinda citrifolia L. juice in traditional fermentation. IOCAG 2022. https://doi.org/10.3390/iocag2022-12177
Silva, A. B. G. C. J., Weerasinghe, W. A. B. S., Weeratunge, H. D., Milani, M. D. Y., Amunugoda, P. N. R. J., Gunawardena, S. H., & de Alwis, A. A. P. (2022). Effect of Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma Gliding Arc Discharge Remote Treatment on Microbiological and Physicochemical Properties of Black Peppercorns (Piper Nigrum). https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1855961/v1
Wanninayake, P., Rathnayake, M., Thushara, D., & Gunawardena, S. (2021). Conversion of rice straw into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural: Review and Comparative Process Evaluation. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 12(3), 1013–1047. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01351-x
Wanninayake, P., Rathnayake, M., Thushara, D., & Gunawardena, S. (2021b). Optimization of hemicellulose recovery from rice straw for Biorefinery: Dilute Acid Pretreatment at reduced temperatures. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525638
De Silva, G., Amarasena, S., Amunugoda, N., Gunawardena, S., & De Alwis, A. (2021). Effect of low-pressure cold plasma treatment on microbiological and physicochemical properties of black peppercorns. 2021 From Innovation To Impact (FITI). https://doi.org/10.1109/fiti54902.2021.9833050
Liyanage, A., Thushara, D., & Gunawardena, S. (2021). Simulation of diffusive transport of nanoparticles under an externally applied electric field. 2021 From Innovation To Impact (FITI). https://doi.org/10.1109/fiti54902.2021.9833056
Madhushika, H. G., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. (2021). Biodegradation of reactive yellow EXF dye: Optimization of physiochemical parameters and analysis of degradation products. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 19(3), 1683–1694. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-021-03220-6
Elabadagama, R. Y., Gunawardena, S., & Thushara, D. (2020). Tea waste derived heterogeneous acid catalyst for esterification of free fatty acids in biodiesel production. 2020 From Innovation to Impact (FITI). https://doi.org/10.1109/fiti52050.2020.9424897
Bao, B., Wang, Z., Thushara, D., Liyanage, A., Gunawardena, S., Yang, Z., & Zhao, S. (2020). Recent advances in microfluidics-based chromatography—a mini review. Separations, 8(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/separations8010003
Hettiarachchi, L., Jayathilake, N., Fernando, S., & Gunawardena, S. (2019). Effects of compost particle size, moisture content and binding agents on co-compost pellet properties. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 12(4), 184–191. https://doi.org/10.25165/j.ijabe.20191204.4354
Madhushika, Hewayalage Gimhani, Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. (2018). Decolourization of reactive red EXF dye by isolated strain proteus mirabilis. 2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2018.8421983
Madhushika, H. G., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. P. (2019). Decolourization and degradation of reactive textile dyes by isolated strain proteus mirabilis. Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, 16(4), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.3233/ajw190042
Madhushika, Hewayalage Gimhani, Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. (2019). Biological decolourization of textile industry wastewater by a developed bacterial consortium. Water Science and Technology, 80(10), 1910–1918. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2020.010
Mallawarachchi, S., & Gunawardena, S. (2019). Modeling and optimization of mashing process in beer production with Rice adjunct. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 9(1), 104–110. https://doi.org/10.15414/jmbfs.2019.9.1.104-110
Pathiraja, P. M. Y. S., Ranatunga, Y. M. M. K., Herapathdeniya, S. K. M. K., & Gunawardena, S. H. P. (2020). Swarna Makshika Bhasma preparation using an alternative heating method to traditional Varaha Puta. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 11(3), 206–212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2018.02.136
Rathnayake, U. A., Senapathi, T., Sandaruwan, C., Gunawardene, S., Karunaratne, V., & Kottegoda, N. (2018). Rice Bran nanofiber composites for stabilization of phytase. Chemistry Central Journal, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-018-0400-y
Samarasiri, M. H., Chandrasiri, T. A., Wijesinghe, D. B., & Gunawardena, S. P. (2019). Antioxidant capacity and total phenolic content variations against Morinda citrifolia L. fruit juice production methods. ETP International Journal of Food Engineering, 293–299. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijfe.5.4.293-299
Sandaruwani, A., Kumarasinghe, C., Samarakoon, D., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. (2018). Investigation of the efficiency of dairy wastewater treatment using lipid-degrading bacterial strains. 2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2018.8421973
Prof. Manisha Gunasekera
De Silva, K. G. V. K., Gunasekera, M. Y., & De Alwis, A. A. P. (2022). Development of a risk informed quantitative decision making framework for major accident hazards installations in Sri Lanka. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 162, 965–977. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2022.04.074
Rathnasekara, P. K., & Gunasekera, M. Y. (2022). Chemical Process Route selection based upon potential environmental risk of chemical releases. Results in Engineering, 15, 100589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2022.100589
Nadeeshani, E., & Gunasekera, M. Y. (2021). Environmental performance comparison of parboiled rice production. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 49(2), 137. https://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v49i2.8849
Rathnasekara, P. K., & Gunasekera, M. Y. (2020). Estimation of occurrence frequencies of chemical plant equipment failure accident end events during preliminary design stage. 2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon50084.2020.9185386
Anuradha, H. B. B., Gunasekera, M. Y., & Gunapala, O. (2020). Comparison of chemical routes based on inherent safety, health and environmental impacts of accidental and daily operational releases. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 133, 358–368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2019.11.001
Gunasekera, M., Ahmed, S., & Khan, F. (2020). Integration of process safety in Equipment Design: A framework for academic learning activity. Education for Chemical Engineers, 30, 32–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ece.2019.09.004
Dr. Mahinsasa Rathnayake
Abeysuriya, D. I., Sethunga, G. S., & Rathnayake, M. (2023a). Process simulation–based scenario analysis of scaled-up bioethanol production from Water Hyacinth. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-03891-w
Wanninayake, P., Rathnayake, M., Thushara, D., & Gunawardena, S. (2021). Conversion of rice straw into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural: Review and Comparative Process Evaluation. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 12(3), 1013–1047. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01351-x
Dilshani, A., Amarasinghe, P., & Rathnayake, M. (2022). Multicomponent heavy metals adsorption by raw coir dust and processed coir pith: Experimental investigation and life cycle analysis. 2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon55799.2022.9906278
Dilshani, A., Wijayananda, A., & Rathnayake, M. (2022). Life cycle net energy and global warming impact assessment for hydrogen production via decomposition of ammonia recovered from source-separated human urine. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47(57), 24093–24106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.05.188
Jayasundara, P. M., Jayasinghe, T. K., & Rathnayake, M. (2022). Process simulation integrated life cycle net energy analysis and GHG assessment of fuel-grade bioethanol production from unutilized Rice Straw. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 13(8), 3689–3705. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-022-01763-4
Jayasekara, T., Wickrama Surendra, Y., & Rathnayake, M. (2022). Polylactic acid pellets production from corn and sugarcane molasses: Process simulation for scaled-up processing and comparative life cycle analysis. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 30(11), 4590–4604. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-022-02535-w
Jayasundara, P. M., Jayasinghe, T. K., & Rathnayake, M. (2021). Process Simulation Integrated Life Cycle Net Energy Analysis and GHG Assessment of Fuel-Grade Bioethanol Production from Unutilized Rice Straw. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1095932/v1
Wanninayake, P., Rathnayake, M., Thushara, D., & Gunawardena, S. (2021b). Optimization of hemicellulose recovery from rice straw for Biorefinery: Dilute Acid Pretreatment at reduced temperatures. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525638
Senadeera, K. R., Jayasinghe, T. K., Jayasundara, P. M., Nanayakkara, G., & Rathnayake, M. (2020). Investigation of CO2 Sequestration possibility via indirect mineral carbonation using waste coal fly ash. 2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon50084.2020.9185202
Rathnayake, M., Julnipitawong, P., Tangtermsirikul, S., & Toochinda, P. (2018). Utilization of coal fly ash and bottom ash as solid sorbents for sulfur dioxide reduction from coal fired Power Plant: Life Cycle Assessment and Applications. Journal of Cleaner Production, 202, 934–945. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.08.204
Rathnayake, M., Chaireongsirikul, T., Svangariyaskul, A., Lawtrakul, L., & Toochinda, P. (2018). Process simulation based life cycle assessment for bioethanol production from cassava, cane molasses, and Rice Straw. Journal of Cleaner Production, 190, 24–35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.04.152
Dr. Duleeka Gunarathne
Devaraja, U. M., Dissanayake, C. L., Gunarathne, D. S., & Chen, W.-H. (2022). Oxidative torrefaction and torrefaction-based biorefining of biomass: A critical review. Biofuel Research Journal, 9(3), 1672–1696. https://doi.org/10.18331/brj2022.9.3.4
Devaraja, U. M., Senadheera, S. S., & Gunarathne, D. S. (2022). Torrefaction severity and performance of Rubberwood and gliricidia. Renewable Energy, 195, 1341–1353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.06.109
Zhang, C., Li, F., Ho, S.-H., Chen, W.-H., Gunarathne, D. S., & Show, P. L. (2022). Oxidative torrefaction of Microalga Nannochloropsis Oceanica activated by potassium carbonate for solid biofuel production. Environmental Research, 212, 113389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.113389
Lee, K.-T., Tsai, J.-Y., Hoang, A. T., Chen, W.-H., Gunarathne, D. S., Tran, K.-Q., Selvarajoo, A., & Goodarzi, V. (2022). Energy-saving drying strategy of spent coffee grounds for co-firing fuel by adding biochar for carbon sequestration to approach net zero. Fuel, 326, 124984. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124984
Peiris, M. A., & Gunarathne, D. S. (2021). Parametric and kinetic study of washing pretreatment for K and cl removal from Rice Husk. Heliyon, 7(11). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08398
Bandara, Y. W., Gamage, P., & Gunarathne, D. S. (2020). Hot water washing of rice husk for ash removal: The effect of washing temperature, washing time and particle size. Renewable Energy, 153, 646–652. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2020.02.038
Devaraja, U. M., Supunsala, S. D., & Gunarathne, D. S. (2020). Technical and environmental feasibility of co-firing torrefied biomass in a coal-fired power plant. 2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon50084.2020.9185228
Gunarathne, D. S., Udugama, I. A., Jayawardena, S., Gernaey, K. V., Mansouri, S. S., & Narayana, M. (2019). Resource recovery from bio-based production processes in developing Asia. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 17, 196–214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2018.11.008
Dr. Thushara Subasinghe
Wang, Z., Yu, H., Liyanage, A., Qiu, J., Thushara, D., Bao, B., & Zhao, S. (2022). Collective diffusion of charged nanoparticles in microchannel under electric field. Chemical Engineering Science, 248, 117264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2021.117264
Wanninayake, P., Rathnayake, M., Thushara, D., & Gunawardena, S. (2021). Conversion of rice straw into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural: Review and Comparative Process Evaluation. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 12(3), 1013–1047. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01351-x
Wanninayake, P., Rathnayake, M., Thushara, D., & Gunawardena, S. (2021b). Optimization of hemicellulose recovery from rice straw for Biorefinery: Dilute Acid Pretreatment at reduced temperatures. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525638
Liyanage, A., Thushara, D., & Gunawardena, S. (2021). Simulation of diffusive transport of nanoparticles under an externally applied electric field. 2021 From Innovation To Impact (FITI). https://doi.org/10.1109/fiti54902.2021.9833056
Sewwandi, B. V., Kumarasinghe, A. R., Tushara, D., Wijesingha, H. D., Manathunga, C. H., Perera, V. S., & Weerasooriya, R. (2021). Fabrication of size-tunable graphitized carbon spheres with hierarchical surface morphology on p-Si (100) by chemical vapour deposition. Sri Lankan Journal of Physics, 22(1), 80. https://doi.org/10.4038/sljp.v22i1.8093
Bao, B., Wang, Z., Thushara, D., Liyanage, A., Gunawardena, S., Yang, Z., & Zhao, S. (2020). Recent advances in microfluidics-based chromatography—a mini review. Separations, 8(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/separations8010003
Elabadagama, R. Y., Gunawardena, S., & Thushara, D. (2020). Tea waste derived heterogeneous acid catalyst for esterification of free fatty acids in biodiesel production. 2020 From Innovation to Impact (FITI). https://doi.org/10.1109/fiti52050.2020.9424897
Yu, H., Wang, Z., Long, T., Li, Y., Thushara, D., Bao, B., & Zhao, S. (2022). Permeability and selectivity analysis for affinity‐based nanoparticle separation through Nanochannels. AIChE Journal, 68(5). https://doi.org/10.1002/aic.17583
Dr. Thilini Ariyadasa
Thevarajah, B., Nishshanka, G. K., Premaratne, M., Wasath, W. A., Nimarshana, P. H. V., Malik, A., & Ariyadasa, T. U. (2023). Cyanobacterial pigment production in wastewaters treated for heavy metal removal: Current status and Perspectives. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 11(1), 108999. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2022.108999
Chen, C.-Y., Kuan, S.-P., Nagarajan, D., Chen, J.-H., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Chang, J.-S. (2022). A novel two-stage process for the effective treatment of swine wastewater using chlorella sorokiniana AK-1 based algal-bacterial consortium under semi-continuous operation. Bioresource Technology, 365, 128119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128119
Nagarajan, D., Chen, C.-Y., Ariyadasa, T. U., Lee, D.-J., & Chang, J.-S. (2022). Macroalgal biomass as a potential resource for lactic acid fermentation. Chemosphere, 309, 136694. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136694
Nishshanka, G. K., Anthonio, R. A., Nimarshana, P. H. V., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Chang, J.-S. (2022). Marine microalgae as sustainable feedstock for multi-product biorefineries. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 187, 108593. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bej.2022.108593
Thevarajah, B., Nishshanka, G. K., Premaratne, M., Nimarshana, P. H. V., Nagarajan, D., Chang, J.-S., & Ariyadasa, T. U. (2022). Large-scale production of spirulina-based proteins and C-phycocyanin: A biorefinery approach. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 185, 108541. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bej.2022.108541
Vishwakarma, R., Dhaka, V., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Malik, A. (2022). Exploring algal technologies for a circular bio-based economy in rural sector. Journal of Cleaner Production, 354, 131653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131653
Madhushika, H. G., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. (2022). Decolorization of textile dyes in a fixed‐bed biofilm reactor. Chemical Engineering & Technology, 45(6), 1183–1191. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202200078
Premaratne, M., Nishshanka, G. K., Anthonio, R. A., Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Thevarajah, B., Nimarshana, P. H. V., Malik, A., & Ariyadasa, T. U. (2022). Resource recovery from waste streams for production of microalgae biomass: A sustainable approach towards high-value biorefineries. Bioresource Technology Reports, 18, 101070. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2022.101070
Nishshanka, G. K., Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Nimarshana, P. H., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Chang, J.-S. (2022). Haematococcus pluvialis: A potential feedstock for multiple-product biorefining. Journal of Cleaner Production, 344, 131103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131103
Chawla, P., Gola, D., Dalvi, V., Sreekrishnan, T. R., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Malik, A. (2022). Design and development of mini-photobioreactor system for strategic high throughput selection of optimum microalgae-wastewater combination. Bioresource Technology Reports, 17, 100967. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2022.100967
Madhushika, H. G., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. (2022). Textile dye removal from industrial wastewater by biological methods and impact on environment. Environmental Degradation: Challenges and Strategies for Mitigation, 181–210. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95542-7_9
Koushalya, S., Vasantharaja, R., Hariprasad, P., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Malik, A. (2022). Recent advances in the production of nutritional products from algal biomass. Algae and Aquatic Macrophytes in Cities, 235–260. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-824270-4.00009-2
Madhushika, G., Ariyadasa, T., & Gunawardena, S. (2021). Decolourization of textile dyes and textile industry effluent in a fixed bed biofilm reactor using native microorganisms. Bolgoda Plains, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.31705/bprm.v2.2021.16
Sandani, W. P., Premaratne, M., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Premachandra, J. K. (2022). Novel strategy for microalgae cell disruption and wet lipid extraction by employing electro-fenton process with sacrificial steel anode. Bioresource Technology, 343, 126110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126110
Nishshanka, G. K., Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Premaratne, M., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Nimarshana, P. H. (2022). Sustainable cultivation of haematococcus pluvialis and chromochloris zofingiensis for the production of Astaxanthin and co‐products. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 100(10), 2835–2849. https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.24317
Nishshanka, G. K., Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Premaratne, M., Nimarshana, P. H. V., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Kornaros, M. (2021). Wastewater-based microalgal biorefineries for the production of astaxanthin and co-products: Current status, challenges and future perspectives. Bioresource Technology, 342, 126018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126018
Nishshanka, S. H., Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Premaratne, M., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Nimarshana, V. (2021). Sustainable cultivation of haematococcus pluvialis for the production of natural astaxanthin. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525648
Perera, M., Muthunayaka, K., Madushanka, D., Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Premaratne, M., & Ariyadasa, T. U. (2021). Investigation of the effect of solar irradiation and temperature on H. Pluvialis production in photobioreactors under outdoor cultivation in Sri Lanka. 2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon52712.2021.9525672
Premaratne, M., Nishshanka, G., Liyanaarachchi, V., Nimarshana, P., & Ariyadasa, T. U. (2021). Bioremediation of textile dye wastewater using microalgae: Current trends and future perspectives. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 96(12), 3249–3258. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.6845
Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Premaratne, M., Ariyadasa, T. U., Nimarshana, P. H. V., & Malik, A. (2021). Two-stage cultivation of microalgae for production of high-value compounds and biofuels: A Review. Algal Research, 57, 102353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2021.102353
Mathur, M., Kumar, A., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Malik, A. (2021). Yeast assisted algal flocculation for enhancing nutraceutical potential of Chlorella Pyrenoidosa. Bioresource Technology, 340, 125670. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125670
Premaratne, M., Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Nimarshana, P. H. V., Ariyadasa, T. U., Malik, A., & Attalage, R. A. (2021). Co-production of Fucoxanthin, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and bioethanol from the marine Microalga Tisochrysis lutea. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 176, 108160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bej.2021.108160
Premaratne, M., Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Nishshanka, G. K., Nimarshana, P. H. V., & Ariyadasa, T. U. (2021). Nitrogen-limited cultivation of locally isolated Desmodesmus sp. for sequestration of CO2 from simulated cement flue gas and generation of feedstock for biofuel production. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(4), 105765. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2021.105765
Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Nishshanka, G. K., Sakarika, M., Nimarshana, P. H. V., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Kornaros, M. (2021). Artificial Neural Network (ANN) approach to optimize cultivation conditions of microalga chlorella vulgaris in view of biodiesel production. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 173, 108072. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bej.2021.108072
Madhushika, H. G., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. (2021). Biodegradation of reactive yellow EXF dye: Optimization of physiochemical parameters and analysis of degradation products. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 19(3), 1683–1694. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-021-03220-6
Fernando, J. S., Premaratne, M., Dinalankara, D. M., Perera, G. L., & Ariyadasa, T. U. (2021). Cultivation of microalgae in palm oil mill effluent (POME) for astaxanthin production and simultaneous phycoremediation. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(4), 105375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2021.105375
Sandani, W. P., Premaratne, M., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Premachandra, J. K. (2020). Response surface methodology for optimization of cathode surface area and inter-electrode gap in electro-generation of H2O2. 2020 IEEE 17th India Council International Conference (INDICON). https://doi.org/10.1109/indicon49873.2020.9342367
Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Premaratne, M., Viraj Nimarshana, P. H., & Udayangani Ariyadasa, T. (2020). Investigation of the effect of organic and inorganic carbon on biomass production and astaxanthin accumulation of the microalga haematococcus pluvialis using artificial neural network. 2020 IEEE 17th India Council International Conference (INDICON). https://doi.org/10.1109/indicon49873.2020.9342373
Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Nishshanka, G. K., Premaratne, R. G., Ariyadasa, T. U., Nimarshana, P. H., & Malik, A. (2020). Astaxanthin accumulation in the green microalga haematococcus pluvialis: Effect of initial phosphate concentration and stepwise/continuous light stress. Biotechnology Reports, 28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.btre.2020.e00538
Chamilka Liyanaarachchi, V., Kankanamalage Sanuji Hasara Nishshanka, G., Hewa Viraj Nimarshana, P., Udayangani Ariyadasa, T., & Anura Attalage, R. (2021). Corrigendum to “development of an artificial neural network model to simulate the growth of microalga chlorella vulgaris incorporating the effect of micronutrients.” Journal of Biotechnology, 325, 395. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2020.08.013
Kulasinghe, Y. M., & Ariyadasa, T. U. (2020). Development of a novel preprocessing method for removal of chlorophyll from microalgae. 2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon50084.2020.9185262
Wijayasekera, S. C., Cooray, B. Y., Premaratne, M., & Ariyadasa, T. U. (2020). Assessment of the potential of CO2 Sequestration from cement flue gas using locally isolated microalgae. 2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon50084.2020.9185234
Sandani, W. P., Nishshanka, G. K., Premaratne, R. G., Nanayakkara Wijayasekera, S. C., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Premachandra, J. K. (2020). Comparative assessment of pretreatment strategies for production of microalgae-based biodiesel from locally isolated Chlorella Homosphaera. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 130(3), 295–305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiosc.2020.03.004
Jayathilaka, L. P., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Egodage, S. M. (2020). Development of biodegradable natural rubber latex composites by employing corn derivative bio‐fillers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 137(40). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.49205
Liyanaarachchi, V. C., Nishshanka, G. K., Nimarshana, P. H., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Attalage, R. A. (2020). Development of an artificial neural network model to simulate the growth of microalga chlorella vulgaris incorporating the effect of micronutrients. Journal of Biotechnology, 312, 44–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2020.02.010
Madhushika, Hewayalage Gimhani, Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. (2019). Biological decolourization of textile industry wastewater by a developed bacterial consortium. Water Science and Technology, 80(10), 1910–1918. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2020.010
Madhushika, H.G., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. P. (2019). Decolourization and degradation of reactive textile dyes by isolated strain proteus mirabilis. Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, 16(4), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.3233/ajw190042
Maduwanthi, C., Nuwanthika, C., Withanage, P., Sandani, P., & Ariyadasa, T. (2019). Effect of different pretreatment methods on lipid yield and biodiesel quality of Desmodesmus sp.. isolated from Sri Lanka. 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2019.8818823
Rammuni, M. N., Ariyadasa, T. U., Nimarshana, P. H. V., & Attalage, R. A. (2019). Comparative assessment on the extraction of carotenoids from microalgal sources: Astaxanthin from H. Pluvialis and β-carotene from D. Salina. Food Chemistry, 277, 128–134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.10.066
Jayathilaka, I., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Egodage, S. M. (2018). Powdered corn grain and cornflour on properties of natural rubber latex Vulcanizates: Effect of filler loading. 2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2018.8421916
Sandaruwani, A., Kumarasinghe, C., Samarakoon, D., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. (2018). Investigation of the efficiency of dairy wastewater treatment using lipid-degrading bacterial strains. 2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2018.8421973
Rammuni, M. N., Ariyadasa, T. U., Nimarshana, P. H., & Attalage, R. A. (2018). A mathematical model to predict the microalgal growth in an open pond cultivation : A location based approach. 2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2018.8421964
Madhushika, H. G., Ariyadasa, T. U., & Gunawardena, S. H. (2018). Decolourization of reactive red exf dye by isolated strain proteus mirabilis. 2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). https://doi.org/10.1109/mercon.2018.8421983
Dr. Dilhara Sethunga
Lee, Y., Yun, K. H., Sethunga, D., & Bae, T.-H. (2021). Membrane contactors for maximizing biomethane recovery in anaerobic wastewater treatments: Recent efforts and future Prospect. Applied Sciences, 11(4), 1372. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041372
Sethunga, G. S. M. D. P., Karahan, H. E., Wang, R., & Bae, T.-H. (2021). Wetting- and fouling-resistant hollow fiber membranes for dissolved methane recovery from anaerobic wastewater treatment effluents. Journal of Membrane Science, 617, 118621. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118621
Samarasinghe, S. A., Chuah, C. Y., Karahan, H. E., Sethunga, G. S., & Bae, T.-H. (2020). Enhanced O2/N2 separation of mixed-matrix membrane filled with pluronic-compatibilized cobalt phthalocyanine particles. Membranes, 10(4), 75. https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes10040075
Sethunga, G. S. M. D. P., Lee, J., Wang, R., & Bae, T.-H. (2020). Influences of operating parameters and membrane characteristics on the net energy production in dense, porous, and composite hollow fiber membrane contactors for dissolved biomethane recovery. Journal of Membrane Science, 610, 118301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118301
Chuah, C. Y., Li, W., Samarasinghe, S. A. S. C., Sethunga, G. S. M. D. P., & Bae, T.-H. (2019). Enhancing the CO2 separation performance of polymer membranes via the incorporation of amine-functionalized HKUST-1 Nanocrystals. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 290, 109680. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2019.109680
Rongwong, W., Goh, K., Sethunga, G. S. M. D. P., & Bae, T.-H. (2019). Fouling formation in membrane contactors for methane recovery from anaerobic effluents. Journal of Membrane Science, 573, 534–543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2018.12.038
Sethunga, G. S. M. D. P., Karahan, H. E., Wang, R., & Bae, T.-H. (2019). PDMS-coated porous PVDF hollow fiber membranes for efficient recovery of dissolved biomethane from anaerobic effluents. Journal of Membrane Science, 584, 333–342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2019.05.016
Samarasinghe, S. A. S. C., Chuah, C. Y., Li, W., Sethunga, G. S. M. D. P., Wang, R., & Bae, T.-H. (2019). Incorporation of coiii acetylacetonate and SNW-1 nanoparticles to tailor O2/N2 separation performance of mixed-matrix membrane. Separation and Purification Technology, 223, 133–141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2019.04.075
Sethunga, G. S. M. D. P., Rongwong, W., Wang, R., & Bae, T.-H. (2018). Optimization of hydrophobic modification parameters of microporous polyvinylidene fluoride hollow-fiber membrane for biogas recovery from anaerobic membrane bioreactor effluent. Journal of Membrane Science, 548, 510–518. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2017.11.059
Dr. Tharushi Keerthisinghe
Peng, B., Zhao, H., Keerthisinghe, T. P., Yu, Y., Chen, D., Huang, Y., & Fang, M. (2022). Gut microbial metabolite p-cresol alters biotransformation of bisphenol A: Enzyme competition or gene induction? Journal of Hazardous Materials, 426, 128093. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.128093
Zhao, F., Li, L., Chen, Y., Huang, Y., Keerthisinghe, T. P., Chow, A., Dong, T., Jia, S., Xing, S., Warth, B., Huan, T., & Fang, M. (2021). Risk-based chemical ranking and generating a prioritized human exposome database. Environmental Health Perspectives, 129(4). https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp7722
Keerthisinghe, T. P., Yang, Q., Chow, A., & Fang, M. (2021). Feeding state greatly modulates the effect of xenobiotics on gut microbiome metabolism: A case study of tetracycline. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 413, 125441. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125441
Keerthisinghe, T. P., Wang, F., Wang, M., Yang, Q., Li, J., Yang, J., Xi, L., Dong, W., & Fang, M. (2020). Long-term exposure to TET increases body weight of juvenile zebrafish as indicated in host metabolism and Gut Microbiome. Environment International, 139, 105705. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2020.105705
Li, J., Dong, T., Keerthisinghe, T. P., Chen, H., Li, M., Chu, W., Yang, J., Hu, Z., Snyder, S. A., Dong, W., & Fang, M. (2020). Long-term oxytetracycline exposure potentially alters brain thyroid hormone and serotonin homeostasis in zebrafish. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 399, 123061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123061
Yang, Q., Keerthisinghe, T. P., Tan, T. R., Cao, X., Setyawati, M. I., DeLoid, G., Ng, K. W., Loo, S. C., Demokritou, P., & Fang, M. (2020). A high-throughput method to characterize the gut bacteria growth upon engineered nanomaterial treatment. Environmental Science: Nano, 7(10), 3155–3166. https://doi.org/10.1039/d0en00568a
Keerthisinghe, T. P., Wang, M., Zhang, Y., Dong, W., & Fang, M. (2019). Low-dose tetracycline exposure alters gut bacterial metabolism and host-immune response: “personalized” effect? Environment International, 131, 104989. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2019.104989
Keerthisinghe, T. P., Nguyen, L. N., Kwon, E. E., & Oh, S. (2019). Antiseptic chlorhexidine in activated sludge: Biosorption, antimicrobial susceptibility, and alteration of community structure. Journal of Environmental Management, 237, 629–635. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.02.043
Zhang, Y., Keerthisinghe, T. P., Han, Y., Liu, M., Wanjaya, E. R., & Fang, M. (2018). “cocktail” of xenobiotics at human relevant levels reshapes the gut bacterial metabolome in a species-specific manner. Environmental Science & Technology, 52(19), 11402–11410. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.8b02629
Dr. Poorna Vidanage
Wickramasinghe, D., Vidanage, P., Aththanayaka, A., Jayasinghe, P., Dharmasena, S., & Ransimali, N. (2021). Effect of sustained antibiotic stewardship programme in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka to reduce the threat of antibiotic resistance. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 58, 21003393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2021.106421.68
Wickramasinghe, D., Vidanage, P., Aththanayaka, A., Jayasinghe, P., Dharmasena, S., & Ransimali, N. (2021a). Characterization of aminoglycoside resistant profiles in clinical strains in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 58, 21003770. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2021.106421.106
Wickramasinghe, D., Vidanage, P., Lokuhewagama, D., Saranasinghe, D., Arachchige, S., & Pathum, S. (2021). Knowledge, attitude, and perception on antibiotic usage and resistance of ayurveda health care staff in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 58, 21004118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2021.106421.140
Wickramasinghe, D., Vidanage, P., Lokuhewagama, D., Saranasinghe, S., Arachchige, S., & Pathum, B. (2021). Assessment of the knowledge and applications of infection control in Ayurvedic health care staff working in COVID-19 intermediate centres, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 58, 21004143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2021.106421.143
Vidanage, P., Ko, S.-O., & Oh, S. (2020). Metagenomics uncovers a core SAR11 population in brackish surface waters of the Baltic Sea. Water, 12(2), 501. https://doi.org/10.3390/w12020501
Dr. Hiran Chathuranga
Chathuranga, H., Chandula Wasalathilake, K., Marriam, I., MacLeod, J., Zhang, Z., Bai, R., Lei, Z., Li, Y., Liu, Y., Yang, H., & Yan, C. (2021). Preparation of bioinspired graphene oxide/PMMA nanocomposite with improved mechanical properties. Composites Science and Technology, 216, 109046. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2021.109046
Chathuranga, H., Marriam, I., Chen, S., Zhang, Z., MacLeod, J., Liu, Y., Yang, H., & Yan, C. (2022). Multistimulus-responsive graphene oxide/fe3O4/starch soft actuators. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14(14), 16772–16779. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.2c03486
Marriam, I., Tebyetekerwa, M., Xu, Z., Chathuranga, H., Chen, S., Chen, H., Zheng, J.-C., Du, A., & Yan, C. (2021). Techniques enabling inorganic materials into wearable fiber/yarn and flexible lithium-ion batteries. Energy Storage Materials, 43, 62–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2021.08.039
Chathuranga, H., Marriam, I., Zhang, Z., MacLeod, J., Liu, Y., Yang, H., & Yan, C. (2021). Multifunctional, bioinspired, and moisture responsive graphene oxide/tapioca starch nanocomposites. Advanced Materials Technologies, 7(4). https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202100447
Marriam, I., Tebyetekerwa, M., Chen, H., Chathuranga, H., Motta, N., Alarco, J. A., He, Z.-J., Zheng, J.-C., Du, A., & Yan, C. (2023). Few-layer MoS2 nanosheets with and without silicon nanoparticles as anodes for lithium-ion batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11(6), 2670–2678. https://doi.org/10.1039/d2ta08886j
Chathuranga, H., Marriam, I., Zhang, Z., MacLeod, J., Bai, R., Lei, Z., Li, Y., Liu, Y., Yang, H., & Yan, C. (2022). Liquid metal incorporated graphene oxide films with enhanced through-plane thermal conductivity and flame resistance. Applied Materials Today, 29, 101617. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2022.101617
Chathuranga, H., Wijesinghe, I., Marriam, I., & Yan, C. (2023). Synthesis and characteristics of 3D graphene. Carbon Nanostructures, 43–57. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36249-1_3
Marriam, I., Tebyetekerwa, M., Chathuranga, H., Yang, S., & Yan, C. (2022). Fabrication techniques for wearable batteries. Smart and Flexible Energy Devices, 397–415. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003186755-22
Chen, S., Chen, H., Zhao, Y., Chathuranga, H., Du, A., & Yan, C. (2021). Numerical investigation of microstructure and failure of lithiated silicon under biaxial tension. Computational Materials Science, 200, 110764. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2021.110764
Mrs. Udari Perera
Dassanayake, S. M., Perera, U. P., Jayawardena, C. L., & Emmanuel, E. (2023). Clay Mineral Composites as environmental catalysts. Clay Composites, 343–371. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2544-5_16
Perera, U. P., Foo, M. L., & Chew, I. M. (2023). Synthesis and characterization of lignin nanoparticles isolated from oil palm empty Fruit Bunch and application in biocomposites. Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action, 2, 100011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scca.2022.100011
Perera, U. P., Foo, M. L., & Chew, I. M. (2022). Effect of nanolignin and nanocrystalline cellulose on thermal, mechanical, and water barrier properties of starch composites. Sustainable Technologies for the Oil Palm Industry, 117–137. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4847-3_4