Zircon is a common gem mineral found in gem gravel beds of Sri Lanka. Heat treatment technique is used to enhance the colour and clarity of reddish-brown zircons. The objective of this research was to study the properties ...

As a renewable energy source for diesel engine, most of the biodiesel are produced from edible plant oil. There are large amount of non-edible type oil and fats are available without any commercial use. The constraint ...

Diclofenac sodium is a commonly used anti-inflammatory delayed released drug. Determination of delayed release behavior of diclofenac sodium by using easy technique in the industry is very important because from that the ...

Antioxidants (AOs) are added to minimize or remove the degradation ability of rubber in rubber compounding. Due to the drawbacks of currently available commercial AOs, the replacement of a natural AO with dry rubber ...

Sri Lanka is famous for the herbal medicine that attracts many local and foreign tourists. The medicinal garden concept is an integral part of the herbal medicine and it provides awareness and conservation of traditional ...

Input of land based pollutants such as domestic and industrial sewage can have adverse impacts to the estuarine environment and detrimental impacts to species living in estuaries. The objectives of this research were to ...

Lantana camara being among the ten worst invasive alien plant species of the world, is the dominant terrestrial invasive in Udawlawe National Park (UNP). The UNP is one of the most important among protected areas designated ...

Invasive alien species constitute a major threat to biodiversity, which includes incidents of species extinctions caused by invasive animals. However, while invasive plants are known to affect to ecosystems and their ...

Badulla is a capital city of Uva province and it consists of 15 AGA divisions and 1960 villages. The people on Badulla is mainly depended on agriculture. Vegetable, tea, fruits, and paddy are the main agricultural crops. ...

The gradual development of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL) and surrounding area introduces new buildings and reforms the natural landscape. The water demand is also increasing as the growth of the community. ...