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Item Pomegranate phytochemical-loaded nanocarriers as therapeutic anti-cancer agents: an in-silico study(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Nicholas,A.I; Jayangika; Dahanayake,NMelanoma, an aggressive skin cancer arising from abnormal melanocytes, is often triggered by UV exposure, showing high heterogeneity and poor prognosis due to rapid metastasis.Item Effects of bisphenol A and its’ substitutes on type 2 diabetes mellitus: an in-silico study(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Wijesooriya,W.A.N.H ; Dahanayake,J.N;Environmental exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like bisphenol A (BPA) is increasingly linked to the development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). BPA disrupts glucose regulation and insulin signaling, and its structural analogues and derivatives, introduced as substitutes, show similar biological activity.Item Development of plasma-activated coconut coir biochar for the efficient removal of rhodamine B, Cu(II), nitrate and ammonium ions from aqueous media(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Ariyawansa,Sithira; Nawodya,Didula; Akalanka,Sharuka; Sewwandi,Ridma; Jayasinghe,Sehan; Chandani PereraAccess to safe drinking water is a fundamental human right. Developing green, sustainable materials for environmental remediation, particularly water purification, has gained significant momentum in recent years.Item Novel curcumin derivatives loaded chitosan nanoparticles as therapeutic agents for alzheimer’s disease: an in-silico evaluation(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Fernando, A. K. M; Dahanayake, J. NAlzheimer’s disease is an irreversible neurodegenerative disorder defined by signs and symptoms that include β-amyloid plaques, tau neurofibrillary tangles, and synaptic dysfunction.Item Evaluation of antibacterial activity in green synthesized chitosan–silver nanoparticles for therapeutic applications(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Halwala, O. W; Wickramarachchi, S. RGreen synthesis is a safe and eco-friendly way to make silver nanoparticles. Chitosan, a natural and biodegradable polymer was used as both the reducing and stabilizing agent in the silver nanoparticle synthesis.Item Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using the stem of Murraya koenigii and investigation of their photocatalytic activity(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Perera D. T. R; Weerasiri ,K. CAbout 20% of the global water pollution caused by the apparel and textile industry is linked to textile dyeing. Chemical dyes used in the production of clothing are often discarded into rivers without proper treatment.Item Evaluation of Garcinia quaesita fruit rinds as a sustainable biosorbent for effective cadmium removal(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Hettige, R. U; Sakunthala, K. A. D. D; Deepajith U. L. P.; Perera, W. P. R. T; Abeysinghe, T; Liyanage J. A; Premaratne, W. A. P. JT he presence of toxic heavy metals such as cadmium in water sources, particularly those used for consumption, cause a significant threat to human health. The use of contaminated water in food preparation can lead to the accumulation of toxic metals in food items and then finally in human body.Item Investigation of curry leaves (Murraya koenigii) as a sustainable biosorbent for cadmium removal in aqueous solutions(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Induwari,S. R. P. D; Sakunthala, K. A. D. D; Ranasingha, W. D. S. S. N; Perera, W. P. R. T; Abeysinghe, T; Liyanage J. A; Premaratne, W. A. P. JT he presence of cadmium in food sources creates significant health hazards due to its toxic nature and inability to decompose naturally.Item Analysis of malachite green adsorption on multiple coated graphite oxide/ sand (M-GO/S) composite by incorporating isotherm and kinetic studies(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Samod K. A. V; Sakunthala K. A. D. D; Perera W. P. R. T; Premaratne W. A. P. J; Liyanage J. AT he increasing discharge of toxic dyes from industrial effluents into aquatic environments poses a severe threat to ecosystems and public health due to the nonbiodegradable and carcinogenic nature.Item Evaluation of the in vitro bioactive potential of Salicornia brachiata for therapeutic applications in metabolic disorders(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Madushantha, K. G. S; Seneviratne, K. N; Jayathilaka, N; Perera, D; Attanayake, R. N; Paranagama, P. ASalicornia brachiata belongs to the genus Salicornia, which has halophytic characteristics and exhibits important therapeutic potential besides its phytochemical richness.Item Standardization, phytochemical profiling, and bioactivity evaluation of a traditional herbal tea bag formulation(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Nilaksha, Navod; Seneviratne, K. N; Jyathilaka, N; Paranagama ,P. AT his study investigates the standardization and bioactivity of a tea bag formulated from a Traditional Herbal Formula (THF) composed of Nelli (Phyllanthus emblica), Rasakinda (Tinospora cordifolia), and Polpala (Aerva lanata var. rotundifolia).Item Standardization and bioactivity evaluation of a distillate from a traditional herbal formula(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Nilaksha, Navod; Seneviratne, K.N; Jyathilaka, N; Paranagama, P.A.This study aimed to standardize and evaluate the bioactivity of a distillate prepared from a traditional herbal formula using Phyllanthus emblica Linn, Tinospora cordifolia, and Aerva lanata var. rotundifolia.Item Comprehensive physicochemical characterization and bioactivity assessment of Rajata Bhasma as a multi-target therapeutic agent(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Jeewanthi ,U. H. P; Seneviratne, K. N; Wickramarachchi, S; Jayathilaka ,N; Chawda, M. B; Gudi, R. V; Bhapkar, K. M; Paranagama P. ARajata Bhasma (RB) is a traditional Ayurvedic herbometallic preparation used to treat neurological disorders, aging, cardiac and circulatory disorders, fever and infections.Item Comprehensive physicochemical characterization and bioactivity assessment of Rajata Bhasma as a multi-target therapeutic agent(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Jeewanthi U. H. P; Seneviratne K. N; Wickramarachchi S; Jayathilaka N; Chawda M. BRajata Bhasma (RB) is a traditional Ayurvedic herbometallic preparation used to treat neurological disorders, aging, cardiac and circulatory disorders, fever and infections.Item Novel Zr(IV) and Hf(IV) – Schiff base complexes as white light photocatalysts for the degradation of methylene blue(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Lilachjini S; Adhikari A. A. D. M; Amnah M. H. F; Hettiarachchi C. VUntreated dyes found in industrial effluent damage aquatic habitats and diminish biodiversity. Therefore, dye-containing hazardous substances must be treated before being disposed of. Nowadays, TiO2 , ZnO, metal niobates and titanates, as well as other semiconductors with a large band gap, serve as the foundation for extensively used UV photocatalytic materials with high performance.Item A novel energy-efficient method to produce crystalline silica from burnt rice husk ash(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Bandara N. G. H. J; Madhushantha K. G. S; De Silva C. R; Ratnaweera C. NT he sol-gel method is efficient and sustainable for synthesizing high-purity silica from rice husks (RH), commonly available agricultural waste. Silica is a widely used material in various commercial applications for absorbing and retaining moisture.Item Synthesis and determination of in-vitro anti-urolithiatic activity of quinazolinone derivatives(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Udapola U. B. P. M; Dissanayake D. M. W. S; Gunaratna M. JQuinazolinone derivatives are a group of heterocyclic compounds known for their diverse biological activities and pharmaceutical applications. However, the potential of quinazolinone-based compounds in preventing or treating urolithiasis remains unexplored.Item Determination of rainwater quality at selected locations in Kandy district(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Kankanamge K. N. K; Priyantha NChemical characteristics of atmospheric deposition, the major pathway for washing out pollutants from the atmosphere to the earth’s surface, can be determined using bulk deposition, whose composition would be used to identify the atmospheric quality of selected locations.Item Electroanalytical detection of imidacloprid on stearic acid modified glassy carbon electrode(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Hewagampalage J. M; Navaratne A. NExtensive use of pesticides in modern agriculture has become a hidden global threat. Imidacloprid, which is one of the world’s most widely used insecticides poses a serious impact on the environment due to its long term persistence in groundwater and soil.Item Nano-crystalline hydroxyapatite from scales of the reef fish Epinephelus malabaricus (galkossa)(Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2025-05) Rathu Gamathige D. P; Weerasiri K. C; Pathirana H. M. K. KFish scales comprise of collagen and hydroxyapatite (HAp). The latter of which holds potential for biomedical applications. In Sri Lanka these scales are discarded into the environment as waste.