• Low-cost microfluidic electrochemical paper-based device to detect glucose 

  Kaumal, M. N.; Jayarathna, H. K. V. S.; Fernando, W. T. H. (University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Continuous monitoring of the level of glucose is essential to maintain the health of a diabetic patient. The use of invasive methods to obtain blood samples to detect glucose is the current method, but such methods may not ...
• Molecular dynamics study on the effect of As(III) ion on human uracil DNA glycosylase enzyme 

  Paligaspe, Priyani; Weerasinghe, S.; Dissanayake, D. P.; Senthilnithy, R. (University of Colombo, 2021)

  Mutations in DNA occur due to exposure to chemicals, toxins, and radiation. The presence of uracil in DNA is a modification that occurs due to the misincorporation and spontaneous deamination of cytosine. Glycosylases ...
• In-silico investigation to predict the potential of HDAC inhibitors to inhibit the HDLP enzyme: A molecular dynamics study 

  Dushanan, R.; Weerasinghe, S.; Dissanayake, D. P.; Senthilnithy, R. (University of Colombo, 2021)

  Histone deacetylase (HDACs) enzyme plays an important role in regulating gene expression, thus could be considered as an effective target for cancer treatment. HDAC inhibitors are the new and promising class of drugs ...
• Application of thermally derived merino wool carbon quantum dots for the detection Hg2+ in aqueous medium 

  Tissera, N.D.; Wijesena, R.N.; de Silva, Rohini M.; de Silva, K.M. Nalin (University of Colombo, 2020)

  A facile, simple and low-cost approach for synthesizing highly fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CQDs) is reported. Wool consists of amino acids linked together by peptide linkages is abundant in C, N, H, O and S. Due to ...
• Application of thermally derived merino wool carbon quantum dots for the detection Hg2+ in aqueous medium 

  Tissera, N.D.; Wijesena, R.N.; de Silva, Rohini M.; de Silva, K.M. Nalin (University of Colombo, 2020)

  A facile, simple and low-cost approach for synthesizing highly fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CQDs) is reported. Wool consists of amino acids linked together by peptide linkages is abundant in C, N, H, O and S. Due to ...

• Low-cost microfluidic electrochemical paper-based device to detect glucose 

  Kaumal, M. N.; Jayarathna, H. K. V. S.; Fernando, W. T. H. (University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Continuous monitoring of the level of glucose is essential to maintain the health of a diabetic patient. The use of invasive methods to obtain blood samples to detect glucose is the current method, but such methods may not ...
• Molecular dynamics study on the effect of As(III) ion on human uracil DNA glycosylase enzyme 

  Paligaspe, Priyani; Weerasinghe, S.; Dissanayake, D. P.; Senthilnithy, R. (University of Colombo, 2021)

  Mutations in DNA occur due to exposure to chemicals, toxins, and radiation. The presence of uracil in DNA is a modification that occurs due to the misincorporation and spontaneous deamination of cytosine. Glycosylases ...
• In-silico investigation to predict the potential of HDAC inhibitors to inhibit the HDLP enzyme: A molecular dynamics study 

  Dushanan, R.; Weerasinghe, S.; Dissanayake, D. P.; Senthilnithy, R. (University of Colombo, 2021)

  Histone deacetylase (HDACs) enzyme plays an important role in regulating gene expression, thus could be considered as an effective target for cancer treatment. HDAC inhibitors are the new and promising class of drugs ...
• Application of thermally derived merino wool carbon quantum dots for the detection Hg2+ in aqueous medium 

  Tissera, N.D.; Wijesena, R.N.; de Silva, Rohini M.; de Silva, K.M. Nalin (University of Colombo, 2020)

  A facile, simple and low-cost approach for synthesizing highly fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CQDs) is reported. Wool consists of amino acids linked together by peptide linkages is abundant in C, N, H, O and S. Due to ...
• Application of thermally derived merino wool carbon quantum dots for the detection Hg2+ in aqueous medium 

  Tissera, N.D.; Wijesena, R.N.; de Silva, Rohini M.; de Silva, K.M. Nalin (University of Colombo, 2020)

  A facile, simple and low-cost approach for synthesizing highly fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CQDs) is reported. Wool consists of amino acids linked together by peptide linkages is abundant in C, N, H, O and S. Due to ...
• Improving the moisture management properties of cotton fabrics with chitin nanofibers 

  Wijesena, R.N.; Tissera, N.D.; de Silva, Rohini M.; de Silva, K.M. Nalin (University of Colombo, 2020)

  Effective moisture management of fabric will depend mainly on its ability to transport moisture away from the inner side of the fabric to the outer surface where more spreading and evaporation occurs. This will significantly ...
• Comparative analysis of Kajjali (1:1) in Ayurveda Rasashastra with synthesized β-HgS 

  Gunaratna, T.A.N.R.; de Silva, Rohini M.; Prajapati, P.K.; de Silva, K.M. Nalin (University of Colombo, 2020)

  The black colour compound prepared manually by grinding purified mercury and purified sulphur is known as kajjali in Ayurveda rasashastra. This insoluble inorganic compound is known as β-HgS in chemistry. Although kajjali ...
• Synthesis of MMT-La-Alginate composite for water purification 

  Wimalasiri, A. K. D. V. K.; Fernando, M.S.; Gayashan, M.K.; de Silva, Rohini.M.; de Silva, K.M. Nalin; Dissanayake, D.P (University of Colombo, 2020)

  In this study, MMT-La-Alginate (MMT-La-ALG) composite was synthesized, characterized, and analyzed for its fluoride adsorption capacity and antibacterial properties. The composite was synthesized using MMT, lanthanum ...
• Multifunctional HAP nanocomposites for antimicrobial activity 

  Fernando, M.S.; Wimalasiri, A.K.D.V.K.; Gayashan, M.K.; de Silva, Rohini.M.; de Silva, K.M. Nalin; Dissanayake, D.P. (University of Colombo, 2020)

  Contamination of water bodies by chemical and biological pollutants has resulted in shortage of clean and safe drinking water all over the world. Hydroxyapatite based nanocomposites have been identified as promising ...
• In-silico study of binding interaction of a xanthone of Hypericum mysorense with aldose reductase 

  Abdulla, S.M.; Weerasinghe, M.S.S.; Premakumar, G.A.S.; Ranasinghe, P.; Udawatte, C. (University of Colombo, 2020)

  In present, emphasis on plant research has vastly increased worldwide and a large body of evidence has been collected to show the immense potential of medicinal plants used in various traditional systems. Hypericum ...
• Dye removing ability of metal oxide nanoparticles synthesized with plant extracts 

  Liyanage, P.A.M.; Vithanarachchi, S.M. (University of Colombo, 2020)

  Release of untreated effluents from various industries into water bodies is one of the main concerns of environmental pollution. Among many pollutants released into waterways, dyes are one of the major contributors of ...
• Modified GC temperature program method for analysis of fatty acid profiles in readyto-eat composite diets in Sri Lanka using correction factors 

  Dassanayake, M.R.P.; Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R. (University of Colombo, 2020)

  The official methods (AOCS Ce1j-07 and Ce1h- 05), describe the methods for analyses of fatty acids in specific fat sources and consists of several steps including GC temperature program to resolve all fatty acids and the ...
• Identification and characterization of acetic acid bacteria species isolated from various sources in Sri Lanka 

  Kaumal, M. N.; Perumpuli, P. A. B. N.; Buddhika, M. A. A. (Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Forty-three acetic acid bacteria (AAB) strains were isolated from different types of fruits, flowers and fermented products collected from different regions of Sri Lanka. They were identified using morphological, ...
• A Low-cost Paper-based Microfluidic Impedimetric Device for the Detection of Water Hardness 

  Kaumal, M. N.; Pitawela, N. R. (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Indonesia 78124, 2021)

  A microfluidic paper-based impedimetric device was developed as a water hardness sensor. This device is capable of performing the analysis with a sample volume of a few microliters with no prior treatments. A ...
• Carfilzomib: A Promising Proteasome Inhibitor for the Treatment of Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma 

  Jayaweera, Shansa Pranami E.; Kanakanamge, Sacheela Prasadi Wanigasinghe; Rajalingam, Dharshika; Silva, Gayathri N. (Frontiers in Oncology, 2021)

  The proteasome is crucial for the degradation of intracellular proteins and plays an important role in mediating a number of cell survival and progression events by controlling the levels of key regulatory proteins such ...
• Surface engineering of electrodeposited cuprous oxide (Cu2O) thin films: Effect on hydrophobicity and LP gas sensing 

  Bandara, K.N.D.; Jayathilaka, K.M.D.C.; Dissanayake, D.P.; Jayanetti, J. K. D. S. (2021)

  P-type cuprous oxide thin films electrodeposited on a titanium substrate in a lactate bath was investigated for liquid petroleum gas (LPG) sensing. Contact angle measurements using water droplets revealed that the surfaces ...
• Low Cost Paper-based Electrochemical Sensing Platform for the Determination of Hydrogen Peroxide 

  Kaumal, M. N.; Perera, L Hasini R; Nissanka, N. A. A. Buddhini (King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand, 2021)

  A rapid, precise, low cost, selective and sensitive paper-based electrochemical device for the determination of H2O2 in milk is described here. Commercially available varnish and a simple hand drawing method were used ...
• Production of Antioxidant Rich Tomato Vinegar: An Alternative to Coconut Vinegar in Culinary Production 

  Perumpuli, Perumpuli Arachchige Buddhika Niroshie; Buddhika, Mirihana Arachchige Amal; Kaumal, M. N. (King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand, 2021)

  Tomato is an antioxidant-rich highly perishable fruit, and it is a crop with high postharvest losses due to its tender appearance and surplus production. Thus, to allow value addition and to reduce its postharvest losses, ...
• Magnetite nanoparticles incorporated porous kaolin as a superior heavy metal sorbent for water purification 

  Lankathilaka, K.P.W.; de Silva, Rohini M; Mantilaka, M.M.M.G.P.G; de Silva, K.M. Nalin (Groundwater for Sustainable Development 2021, 2021)

  Water pollution has become one of the key global environmental problems. Heavy metal ions are major pollutants of water. Therefore, this research is focused on fabrication of high-efficient heavy metal adsorbing filter for ...
• Conceptualization of chemical kinetics using a visually enhanced teaching technique; a developed MS Excel worksheet/system 

  Fernando, L.S.L.K.; Mahanama, K.R.R. (2021)

  Abstract: Chemical kinetics or reaction kinetics is renowned as a division of physical chemistry which includes with understanding the ratesof chemical reactions. As physical chemistry lessons play ...

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