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  • Can Nuclear Power be Adopted to Sri Lanka as a Solution to the Energy Crisis? 
    Lamabadusooriya, Manjula (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    In the light of recent events, Sri Lanka has turned its focus on alternative electricity sources as the existing power sources such as hydro, fossil fuel and biomass systems have proved insufficient to accommodate ...
  • Changes of the quality of palmyrah fruit pulp (pfp) exposed to open-air and the antimicrobial effect of herbal extracts on common microbes in spoiled pfp 
    SriVijeindran, S.; Jayaweera, Champa D.; Mohanadas, S.; Kirushanthi, A. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-06)
    Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer L.) Fruit Pulp (PFP) has more health benefits. Spoiled PFP is mainly caused by acid-producing microbes like A. aceti and alcoholproducing microbes like S. cerevisiae. Chemically preserved ...
  • Characterization of BSA nanoparticles loaded with bioactive compounds present in the quills of C. zeylanicum as an antidiabetic nutraceutical 
    Wanniarachchi, B. S.; Sathsarani, H. M. W. K.; Jayawardena, B. M. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2022-06)
    Diabetes mellitus is the most common noncommunicable disease and the ninth leading cause of death in the world. Oral antidiabetic drugs have serious side effects and therefore, about 60% of the world’s population currently ...
  • Characterization of some selected compost samples for the presence of microplastics and heavy metals associated with them 
    Atugoda Thilakshani, Piyumalia Hansika; Vithanage Meththika (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-06)
    Microplastics are ubiquitous in terrestrial environments as land-based sources mainly contribute to their origin. Mismanagement of solid waste can contribute to heavy loads of microplastics, which ...
  • Chemical Aspect of Cannabis 
    Kalutharage, Nishantha .K (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    Cannabis spp. contains a highly complex mixture of compounds, and up to 568 unique molecules are identified in the cannabis. 5 Among these compounds, Δ 9 - tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ 9 -THC), cannabinol (CBN), and cannabinodiol ...
  • Chemical Aspects of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D.; Theeshya, Dulmin.A.D (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2024-01)
    Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has emerged as one of the 20 top selling herbal supplements in USA over the last two decades
  • Chemical Constituents of Murunga Tree 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D.; Theeshya Dulmini, A. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    It is obvious to introduce Moringa oleifera (MO) or “Murunga” as the “miracle tree”, since every part of it has a prodigious medicinal value. Moringa is a genus of medicinal plants that consists of 13 species. ...
  • Chemical Constituents of the Golden Spice – Turmeric 
    Perera, K. Sarath D. (Institute of chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)
    Coordinatively unsaturated metal centers may interact with a C-H bond of a coordinated ligand and then undergo C-H bond activation or fission to form metallacycles.
  • Chemical Constituents of the Golden Spice – Turmeric 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D.; Theeshya Dulmini, A. D (Institue of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    Recently, “Turmeric” has become one of the most popular topics in Sri Lanka. The high price of turmeric made it popular among spice farmers in Sri Lanka
  • 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 ...
  • Chemical Nature of Pesticides 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D.; Theeshya Dulmini, A. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2020-05)
    The phrase, “The Granary of the East” was used to describe the success of agriculture-based economy of our ancient nation.
  • Chemical Science for Technological Advancement: Empowering the Future 
    Priyantha, Namal (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-09)
    The global middle class is expected to grow approximately by a factor of three by 2023 as compared to the situation in 2009. Much of this would occur in developing countries where 70% of global economic activity will ...
  • Chemistry of Perfumes 
    Qader, M Mallique; Perera, K .Sarath. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2020-01)
    Perfumes or fragrances are the fusion of science and art: where chemists become creators and molecules make memories. Fragrances are unique.
  • Chemistry of Radicals 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    Free radicals can be defined as chemical species (atom, molecule or ion) which have a single unpaired valence electron.
  • Chemistry Towards the Enhancement of Economic Growth & Development 
    Bataduwa Arachchi .Deepal L (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-04)
    Economic growth, one of the major macro-economic goals, is determined by many factors and among them; the importance of technological advancement is too well known and well documented.
  • Chemistry Towards the Enhancement of Economic Growth & Development 
    Bataduwa Arachchi, Deepal .L (2021-04)
    Economic growth, one of the major macro-economic goals, is determined by many factors and among them; the importance of technological advancement is too well known and well documented. Importantly, science and technology ...
  • Chemists’ Role in Using Radioisotopes in Industries 
    Lamabadusuriya, Manuja (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2024-01)
    The role of chemists in utilizing radioisotopes in industries is significant. Radioisotopes, characterized by their emission of various types of radiation like alpha and beta particles, gamma rays, or x-rays, include both ...
  • A chemometric study on the effect of feedstock choice and pyrolysis conditions on biochar production and its influence on the remediation of pharmaceuticals from aqueous solutions 
    Fernando, Sachin; Gunatilake, Sameera R.; Peiris, Chathuri; Abeysundara, Sachith P. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2021-06)
    Removal of antibiotics and non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from aqueous ecosystem is a serious concern due to their extensive usage and resulting the adverse effects on human and ecological health. Biochar
  • Chief Guest's Address 
    Hettigoda, . Asoka (Institute of chemistry Ceylon, 2022-06)
    It is a great honor and a privilege to address the annual Sessions of the Institute of Chemistry of Ceylon 2022, especially at a time when your esteemed institute have just celebrated 50 years in 2021. It is also ...
  • Chief Guest’s Address 
    Jayawardane, Ananda (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-09)
    Chemical science is fundamental to the pharmaceutical industry and underpins the development of life-saving drugs and therapies.