Green synthesis of functionalised graphene materials has become one of the pioneering topics in material science lately due to the drawbacks of existing chemical and other synthesis methods. This study focuses on optimising ...

Environmental degradation in Sri Lanka has accelerated since the 1870s, as commercial agriculture expanded, driving widespread deforestation that resulted in severe land degradation through soil erosion and carbon loss. ...

In Sri Lanka, Acalypha indica known to influence the behaviour of domestic cats, often inducing playful and euphoric responses. This study aimed to investigate the plant at the laboratory scale by identifying its bioactive ...

Fluoride ions are critical in water quality management. While trace amounts support dental and skeletal health, excessive intake can cause dental and skeletal fluorosis, and low intake increases the risk of dental decay. ...

Pesticides are widely used to protect crops from pest damage. However, their persistence in the environment can lead to significant ecological and health risks. Profenofos, a commonly used organophosphorus insecticide ...

Kidney stone formation, also known as urolithiasis, is a worldwide health concern associated with lifestyle factors such as poor diet, dehydration, and obesity. The primary component of many stones is calcium oxalate. ...

The contamination of water bodies with toxic pollutants such as heavy metals, dyes, and other harmful substances has increased significantly due to their release into aquatic ecosystems from industrial, urban, and ...

One of the most important evolutionary strategies for plant habitat expansion and successful reproduction is wind dispersal. Large-winged seeds produced by the endangered Sri Lankan species Dipterocarpus zeylanicus (Hora) ...

In the field of vision science, precise extrapolation of wavefront measurements is crucial for implementing effective vision correction strategies. Currently available extrapolation approaches mainly rely on mathematical ...

The design, development, and testing of a light therapy device designed to be used for laboratory sleep disorder research and the efficacy of light therapy are expounded in detail in this study. Disorders of sleep, ...