DSpace at Institute of Chemistry Ceylon: Recent submissions

  • Production of biodiesel using waste cooking oil and loose copra oil 
    Weliwegamage, U. S. K.; Silva, C.K De; Perera, G. W. C. S. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)
    This study focuses on producing biodiesel from waste cooking oil (WCO) and loose copra oil (LCO). The aim is to reduce energy consumption by using low-cost raw materials and energy-saving methods.
  • Inhibition of Corrosion of Mild Steel by Polyaniline – Cinnamon Oil Composite Layers 
    Sathya, S. Srirajan; Priyantha, Namal (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)
    Mild steel is used in many industrial applications. However, its tendency toward corrosion has limited its applications. Consequently, inhibition of corrosion of mild steel, especially through environmentally friendly and ...
  • Qualitative and quantitative detection of peanut oil adulteration in sesame oil 
    Kathirgamanathar, Selvaluxmy; Sahara, B.A.W.; Gunasekara, M.M.N.P.; Wijeyasiriwardena, T.D.C.M.K. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)
    The present study was focused on developing rapid, costeffective, and straightforward methods for qualitative and quantitative detection of peanut oil (PO) adulteration in sesame oil (SO).
  • Formulation of natural soap with reduced free alkali content and enhanced antimicrobial properties 
    Sinthujah, U.; Anulukshy, B.; Prabagar, J. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)
    Usage of synthetic chemical compounds in skin care products leads to severe health issues and undesirable side effects. Many plants have been used in the formulation of various kinds of skincare products.
  • Impact on the chemical composition of bark oil of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume with different peeling techniques 
    Weeratunga, H. D.; Weerasinghe, P. D.; Ranasinghe, P.; Mewan, K. M.; Wijesiriwardena, C.; Perera, H. P. D.; Fernando, P.; Samarasinghe, K.; Rajawardena, U.; Gunawardhana, T.; Madage, S.; Lokuge, C. M. (Institue of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)
    Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume is an indigenous spice crop to Sri Lanka known as true cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon.
  • A study on host-guest complexation of octaprotonated octaaza macrocycles with selected PAHs towards the template-directed synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules 
    Lekamge, Damith D.; Fernando, Isurika R. (Institue of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)
    Template-directed synthesis (TDS) is one of the commonly used strategies in synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs).
  • Chemical hydrolysis of shark liver oil to produce fatty acid extracts for nutraceutical applications 
    Jayakody, J.A.K.S.; Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B.; Senevirathne, S. A.; Senarathna, L. (Institue of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)
    Fatty acids (FAs) play a substantial role in human health. Shark liver oil (SLO) is a rich source of FAs particularly of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) including, Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic ...
  • Agostic interaction and metallacycles 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institue 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. (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.
  • Styx Numbers and Rules of Boron Hydrides 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institute of chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)
    Boron hydrides are a class of electron deficient compounds that have unusual bonding behavior and form cages and clusters. The electron deficient BH3 is the simplest boron hydride which exists as a dimer B2 H6 ...
  • Defense and Destruction: Insight of Chemical-based Weapons 
    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.
  • Corrosion and Its Consequences 
    Priyantha, Namal (Institue of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)
    Corrosion is the gradual deterioration of material, usually a metal, by chemical or electrochemical oxidation with their environment. It is a natural, thermodynamically favorable process. Rusting, the formation of iron ...
  • Diels-Alder Reaction 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institute of chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)
    Diels-Alder (D-A) reaction is a (4π+2π) cycloaddition reaction. It is used to generate six-membered rings by combining two π-systems. The key components of this reaction are a conjugated diene (an alkene with two π-bonds) ...
  • Phytochemical Aspects of Onions - Allium cepa L. 
    Perera, K.Sarath D; Theeshya Dulmini, A. D (Institue of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06)
    Onion (Allium cepa) is known as “Queen of the Kitchen” as it is an irreplaceable ingredient in most of the Asian cuisines [1]. Global production of onions is more than 90 million tons per year; China and India ...
  • Seminar on Advanced Technologies in Food Chemistry 
    Weerasinghe, Laksiri (Institute of chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    A seminar on ‘Advanced Technologies in Food Chemistry’, organised by the trainee workshop and seminar committee, was held on the 22nd of February 2023 in the premises of the Adamantane House, Institute of Chemistry ...
  • Advanced Applications of Poly (lactic acid) 
    Aluthge, Dinesh C (Institue of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable, compostable and biocompatible polyester. PLA was first synthesized by Wallace Hume Caruthers at DuPont in 1932 via the polycondensation of lactic acid
  • 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
  • Introduction to Organic Reaction Mechanisms 
    Jayasinghe, Susanthi (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    Organic reactions are chemical processes that involve organic substances. The fundamental types of organic chemistry reactions include substitution reactions, elimination reactions, addition reactions, redox ...
  • Suppressed Ion Chromatography 
    Ariyasena, J. A. T. C (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    Chromatographic methods are recognized as the most powerful analytical separation techniques to date, for the identification and separation of complex mixtures of chemical compounds.
  • Palladium Catalyzed Coupling Reactions 
    Perera, K. Sarath. D. (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-01)
    Palladium complexes catalyze many types of organic reactions. It is particularly useful in forming carbon- carbon bonds.