This research focuses on the development of a graphite-based battery, utilising the abundant graphite resources available in Sri Lanka while facing the challenges of limited access to advanced materials and technologies. ...

Laterites are currently considered potential targets for critical metals (CMs) exploration considering their near-surface occurrence, large dissemination, and enrichment of CMs in lateritic soil during weathering. Although ...

Coal is relatively cheap and abundant fossil fuel contributing to 40% of the world's electricity production. However, coal combustion generates a significant number of by-products, majority being the coal fly ash (CFA). ...

In recent years, there has been growing interest in geopolymer cement as a more sustainable alternative to traditional concrete. Metakaolin-based geopolymers have a high capacity to immobilise radioactive cations such as ...

Water hyacinth (WH) is an invasive aquatic plant that has established its presence in tropical and subtropical regions around the globe. Its widespread existence has resulted in societal, economic, and ecological impacts ...

A dam is a structure constructed across a river or stream to store water upstream from the obstruction. Dams are susceptible to damage for various reasons, which can lead to many catastrophic disasters. Therefore, identifying ...

Flooding is one of the most frequently encountered natural disasters globally. Frequent severe flood occurrences in Rathnapura city, Sri Lanka caused damages to both human lives and infrastructures. Data-driven models have ...

Accurate hydrological data is crucial for understanding streamflow changes and predicting extreme events in river basins. By utilising remotely sensed soil moisture products, the estimation of soil moisture distribution ...

The research investigates the unusual rock weathering at Samanalawewa dam in Sri Lanka and its significant impact on the dam structure and surrounding area. While previous investigations covered physical, mechanical, ...