This study presents the results of the first investigation into microplastics in the water of Sri Lanka’s Kandy Lake. Microplastics (MPs) pose a growing environmental threat due to their small size (less than 5 mm). ...

Constructed floating wetland (CFW) has been a popular phytoremediation based water treatment method for water purification purposes since the turn of the century. Natural macrophytes form floating hydroponic mats on the ...

Airborne microplastics (AMPs) have been found in our atmosphere, and they have currently received significant global attention since they can enter the human body through inhalation, dermal contact, or ingestion and may ...

Social media platforms have evolved into a ubiquitous hub for individuals to convey their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, allowing to generate insights into their personalities. However, the available social media ...

COVID-19 caused dynamic changes in individuals’ lifestyles. This study investigates the changes in beverage consumption among Sri Lankans, during the COVID-19 first lockdown period. An anonymous online questionnaire was ...

Ribbed Smoked Sheet (RSS) rubber accounts for over half of the total local Natural Rubber (NR) in the country. Formic acid is the most commonly used acid as a coagulant in the RSS manufacturing process. In light of the ...

The present study was conducted to develop and compare the properties of wood apple drink powder prepared from wood apple pulp dried using different drying methods such as dehydration (65◦C for 5 hrs), spray drying (inlet ...

Consumption of wheat flour-based products has raised several concerns due to its contribution to several non-communicable diseases. This study assessed the effect of replacing wheat flour with arrowroot flour on the ...