- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
- Professor
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Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Head of the Department - (2019 To 2022)
Research Activities
Reinforcing of natural rubber latex film with fine particles fillers-PhD Research-2014
Natural Rubber Latex Nanocomposites;Effect of Montmorillonite clay structure on reinforcement and extractable proteins-MPhi Research-2014
Application of nanoclay on polyester fabrics as a bio-inspired approach to improve moisture management-M.Phil.-2018
A study on use of polypropylene(PP) and PP composites in the manufacture of castor wheels and their effect on processing, dynamics and static characteristics-Ph.D. Research-2015
Preparation and characterization of natural rubber-montmorillonite clay nanocomposites and their vulcanizates- Ph.D.-2020
The Development of Rubber-Thermoplastics Blends from ground tyre rubber and waste polypropylene-Ph.D. Research-2009
Education and Professional Affiliations
PhD, University of East London ,2000
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,1991
Member-Institute of Engineers(2011 To date)
Fellow Member-Plastics and Rubber Institute, Sri Lanka(2023 To date)
Career
Chairperson of evaluation panel for the Engineering technical field, Presidential awards for the locally patented Inventions for the years 2017 to 2022 organized by the Sri Lanka Inventors commission.
Honours and Awards
Award of Excellence in recognition of the Outstanding Research Performances- From 2011 to 2018 (Received )
National Research Council Merit Award for Scientific Publication (Received 2014)
Presidential Award for best invention in the field of Applied Science and Technology (Received 2015)
Merit Award- Significant contribution made towards the development and growth of polymer industry of Sri Lanka (Received 2011)
President’s Award for Scientific Publications (Received 2007)
Publications*
Laleen Karunanayake, A.A.T.K. Ariyarathne, Chandani Somarathne, N.M.V.K. Liyanage,".Reinforcement of Natural Rubber Latex Film using Silica Filler modified with a Commercially available Co-polymer Solution.",110th Annual Sessions, The Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka,Colombo,2016,177-184
Hasara Kalanika Samarasinghe, Shantha Walpalage, Dilhara G. Edirisinghe, Shantha Maduwage Egodage,".The use of diisopropyl xanthogen polysulfide as a potential accelerator in efficient sulfur vulcanization of natural rubber compounds.",Journal of Applied Polymer Science,139/18,2022
IHK Samarasinghe, DG Edirisinghe, SM Egodage,".Study on sulfur vulcanized natural rubber formulated with nitrosamine safe diisopropyl xanthogen polysulfide/tertiary butyl benzothiazole sulphenamide binary accelerator .",Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology,37 (3),2021
W Wickramaarachchi, SM Egodage ,".Effect of particulate fillers on natural rubber/high-density polyethylene blends for roofing application.",Polymers and Polymer Composites,Volume 29, Issue 6,2021
Perara, S.J., Egodage, S., Walpalage, S.,".Preparation of natural rubber-OMMT nanocomposites using mechanical mixing and acid free co-coagulation methods: Effect of processing method on mechanical properties.",Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry,10(3),2020
Mendis, A.S.S., Dunuweera, S.P., Walpalage, S., Rajapakse, R.M.G.,".Conversion of biological treatment plant sludge to organic fertilizer for applications in organic farming.",Detritus,9,2020
Perera, S.J., Egodage, S.M., Walpalage, S.,".Enhancement of mechanical properties of natural rubber-clay nanocomposites through incorporation of silanated organoclay into natural rubber latex.",E-Polymers,20(1),2020
W Wickramaarachchi, SM Egodage,".Identification of the best blend composition of natural rubber-high density polyethylene blends for roofing applications.",International Journal of Chemical and Materials,13/4,2019
HK Samarasinghe, DG Edirisinghe, SM Egodage,".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,99,2019
S. Jayaraj, S. M. Egodage,".New approach for preparation of dry natural rubber nanocomposites through acidâ€free coâ€coagulation: Effect of organoclay content.",Journal of Applied Polymer Science,135/28,2018
SB Abeywardena, Srimala Perera, KN de Silva, M Somaratne,".Bentonite nanoclay assisted hydrophilic nylon fabrics.",Chemical Science International Journal,23(2),2018
Sujani BY Abeywardena, Srimala Perera, Nadeeka P Tissera, Ruchira N Wijesena, KM Nalin de Silva, MCW Somaratne,".Localization of conductivity towards scalable and sustainable wearable electronics.",American Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research,6/1,2018
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