Browsing MERCon - 2020 by Author "Samarasekara, AMPB"

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  • Chemical modification of microcrystalline cellulose using sunflower oil 
    Rathnayake, WSM; Karunanayake, L; Samarasekara, AMPB; Amarasinghe, DAS [Conference-Full-text]
    Structural, thermal, physical and mechanical properties of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) combined with its biodegradability make an excellent platform for the aptness of MCC in reinforcing polymeric composites ...
  • Effect of particle size distribution of rice straw on cellulose extraction 
    Ratnakumar, A; Samarasekara, AMPB; Amarasinghe, DAS; Karunanayake, L [Conference-Full-text]
    Cellulose has become a wonder material in the present context of research and development since it is fibrous and tough, hence biodegradable, biocompatible, and renewable natural polymer which can be employed in various ...
  • Investigation of thermal and mechanical properties of micro crystalline cellulose based composites 
    Maduranga, SMK; Silva, JASR; Samarasekara, AMPB; Amarasinghe, DAS; Karunanayake, L; Weragoda, VSC [Conference-Full-text]
    This research work is based on the investigation of mechanical and thermal properties of micro crystalline cellulose (MCC) based polypropylene (PP) composites. MCC was surface modified by coconut oil to increase ...
  • Mcc-based transducer material to detect relative humidity 
    Fernandopulle, AD; Karunanayake, L; Samarasekara, AMPB; Amarasinghe, DAS; Attygalle, D [Conference-Full-text]
    There is a current trend to finds alternatives to non-biodegradable synthetic polymers and toxic inorganics with more eco-friendly natural materials. This study demonstrates the potential of Micro Crystalline Cellulose (MCC) ...
  • Property analysis of cellulose fibers extracted from traditional rice straw varieties 
    Ratnakumar, A; Samarasekara, AMPB; Amarasinghe, DAS; Karunanayake, L [Conference-Full-text]
    Agriculture sector plays a vital role in Sri Lankan economy. Although the country is moving towards industrialization, agricultural sector still contributes substantially to both foreign exchange earnings and GDP. ...
  • Synthesis and characterization of microcrystalline cellulose from cotton textile waste 
    Jayasinghe, JMR; Samarasekara, AMPB; Amarasinghe, DAS [Conference-Full-text]
    Cotton is a natural resource that almost consists of 95% of cellulose and it is considered as the purest form of the naturally occurring cellulose. In the past recent years, cotton consumption demand in textile industry ...