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Enhanced antibacterial activity of TiO2 nanoparticle surface modified with Garcinia zeylanica extract

Senarathna, U.L.N.H.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Weerasekera, M.M.; Hewageegana, H.G.S.P.; Arachchi, N.D.H.; Siriwardena, H.D.; Jayaweera, P.M. (The Author(s) 2017, 2017)

Background: The antibacterial activity of 21 nm TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) and particles modified with Garcinia zeylanica (G. zeylanica) against Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus was investigated in the presence ...

Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles: are they effective antimicrobials

Peiris, M.K.; Gunasekara, C.P.; Jayaweera, P.M.; Arachchi, N.D.H.; Fernando, N. (2017-08)

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The Effect of Nutritive and Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on the Growth, Adhesion, and Biofilm Formation of Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis

Weerasekera, M.M.; Jayarathna, T.A.; Wijesinghe, G.K.; Gunasekara, C.P.; Fernando, N.; Kottegoda, N.; Samaranayake, L.P. (2017 The Author(s) Published by S. Karger AG, Basel, 2017-11-01)

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Silica Based Superhydrophobic Nanocoatings for Natural Rubber Surfaces

Wimalasiri, V.K.; Weerathunga, H.U.; Kottegoda, N.; Karunaratne, V. (open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, 2017-08-08)

Silica based nonfluorinated superhydrophobic coatings for natural rubber surfaces have been developed. The coating was synthesized using nanosilica dispersion and a polychloroprene type binder as a compatibilizer.This ...

Urea–hydroxyapatite-montmorillonite nanohybrid composites as slow release nitrogen compositions

Madusanka, N.; Sandaruwan, C.; Kottegoda, N.; Sirisena, D.; Munaweera, I.; De Alwis, A.; Karunaratne, V.; Amaratunga, G.A.J. (2018 Elsevier B.V. or its licensors or contributors., 2017-12-15)

Nanohybrid composite was developed by the encapsulation of urea modified hydroxyapatite nanoparticles into the nanolayers of montmorillonite. The nanohybrid composites were synthesized by two approaches; solution phase ...

Urea-Hydroxyapatite Nanohybrids for Slow Release of Nitrogen

Kottegoda, N.; Sandaruwan, C.; Priyadarshana, G.; Siriwardhana, A.; Rathnayake, U.A.; Arachchige, D.M.B.; Kumarasinghe, A.R.; Dahanayake, D.; Karunaratne, V.; Amaratunga, G.A.J. (2017 American Chemical Society, 2017-01-25)

While slow release of chemicals has been widely applied for drug delivery, little work has been done on using this general nanotechnology-based principle for delivering nutrients to crops. In developing countries, the ...

Impact of routine laboratory culture media on in-vitro biofilm formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa- Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus feacalis

Wijesinghe, G.K.; Dilhari, K.A.A.; Buddhika, G.; Gunasekera, T.D.C.P.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Kottegoda, N.; Samaranayake, L.P.; Weerasekera, M.M. (ResearchGate 2018, 2017-05)

Anti-biofilm Activity of Citrate Intercalated Layered Double Hydroxide against Selected Biofilm Forming Uropathogens

Gayani, B.; Dilhari, A.; Kumarage, S.; Wijesinghe, G.K.; Ratnaweera, D.; Kottegoda, N.; Weerasekera, M.M. (ResearchGate 2018, 2017-09)

Urea Modified Silica Nanoparticles Next Generation Slow Release Plant Nutrients

Siriwardena, T.A.D.P.; Priyadarshana, G.; Sadaruwan, C.; De Silva, M.; Kottegoda, N. (2017)

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Effect of Citrate Encapsulated and Curcumin Encapsulated Layered Double Hydroxides on in-vitro Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Growth

Wijesinghe, G.K.; Dilhari, K.A.A.; Gayani, G.D.B.; Kumarage, S.; Kottegoda, N.; Weerasekera, M.M. (ResearchGate 2018, 2017-08)

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Potential Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity of Curcumin Encapsulated Layered Double Hydroxides against S. aureus and E. faecalis

Wijesinghe, G.K.; Gayani, B.; Dilhari, K.A.A.; Kumarage, S.; Samaranayake, L.P.; Kottegoda, N.; Weerasekera, M.M. (ResearchGate 2018, 2017-11-24)

Hydroxyapatite – urea nano-hybrid as efficient plant nutrient systems

Kottegoda, N.; Sandaruwan, C.; Priyadarshana, G.; Gunaratne, G.P.; Abeysinghe, S.; Hettiarachchi, S.; Karunaratne, V.; Gehan, A.J. (2008- 2018 OMICS International - Open Access Publisher., 2017-10)

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Determination of the Organoleptic Quality of Hard Dough Biscuits during the Shelf Life by Chemical Analysis

Senarathna, H.W.U.N.; Navaratne, S.B. (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, 2017-01)

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Identification of Important Physical Properties and Amylose Content in Commercially Available Improved and Traditional Rice Varieties in Sri Lanka

Thilakarathna, G.C.; Navarathne, S.B.; Wickramasinghe, I. (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, 2017-12)

Commercially available, fourteen different rice varieties (improved and traditional) in Sri Lanka were subjected to determine amylose content and important physical properties. Under physical properties, milling parameters ...

Determination of Dehydration Pattern and Sensory Properties variation of Blanched and Un-blanched, Cut and Whole Moringa olifera Leaves

Rathnayake, A.R.M.H.A.; Navarathna, S.B. (2017-03)

Present dietary scenario necessitates exploring the possibility of incorporating novel ingredients that can improve quality in commonly consumed foods.Moringa olifera is abundant in subtropical regions that is an ...

Extraction and characterization of mucilaginous material from Dawul Kurundu Leaves Neolitsea involucrate and Godapara Fruits Dillenia retusa

Kasunmala, I.G.G.; Navarathne, S.B.; Wickramasinghe, I. (2017-03)

Dawul kurundu leaves (DKL) (Neolitsea involucrate) and Godapara fruits (GF) (Dillenia retusa) are two main mucilaginous materials usedin traditional culinary practices. This study reports on the extraction and characterization ...

Food Safety knowledge and practices of Sri Lankan individual households

Manawadu, T.C.; Gunathilake, K.G.T.; Navaratne, S.B. (2017-05)

Having awareness on better hygiene, health and food safety practice by the individual households is important for the healthy life style as it directly affects the incidence of many diseases prevalent in the community. ...

Thermodynamic, equilibrium and kinetic studies of adsorption of Rhodamine B onto activated bamboo carbon

Gayani, B.; Perera, A.D.L.C.; Kottegoda, N. (2017 Desalination Publications, 2017-03)

Activated bamboo carbon (ABC) was chemically synthesized using phosphoric activation method, and the resulting material was used to remove Rhodamine B from aqueous solutions. The surface characteristics of the ABC were ...

Activated coconut coir for removal of water hardness

Hettiarachchi, E.; Kottegoda, N.; Perera, A.D.L.C. (2017 Desalination Publications., 2017-01)

Phosphoric acid activated coconut coir (ACC) has been used as an efficient and low cost filter material for water softening applications. The material has efficiently removed total hardness and calcium hardness from both ...

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Silica Gel Desiccant in Improving the Keeping Quality of Rice Crackers

Amarakoon, A.M.S.H.; Navaratne, S. (2012-2018 International Journal of Science and Research, 2017-01)

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