Browsing MESII - 2017 by Author "Amarasinghe, DAS"

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  • Development of a low cost, static light scattering based nano-particle size analyzer 
    Anuradha, SKA; Ishan, HHA; Amarasinghe, DAS [Conference-Abstract]
    A machine based on Static Light Scattering theories was developed for the cost effective and efficient Quality Control of the average particle size of nano-particles used in different manufacturing industries. In particular ...
  • Development of antimicrobial materials for food packaging applications 
    Senarath, SMNS; Madushani, SPA; Samarasekara, AMPB; Amarasinghe, DAS [Conference-Abstract]
    The rising demand to increase fresh food shelf life as well as the need of protection against foodborne diseases urged the development of antimicrobial food packaging. Nanomaterials have increasingly being used in food ...
  • Development of metal oxide based solid state gas sensor platform 
    Udaraka, MPSD; Nanayakkara, HATV; Attygalle, D; Amarasinghe, DAS [Conference-Abstract]
    Gas sensors are chemical sensors which have a transducer and an active layer for converting the chemical information into another form of electronic signal. Gas detection and determining the composition of a gas in a ...
  • Development of spark emission spectrometer to identify an alloy 
    Gunerathne, MGGM; Karunasena, DBTK; Attygalle, D; Amarasinghe, DAS [Conference-Abstract]
    Spark optical emission spectrometer (OES) is a widely used technique in identifying alloy compositions of metals. Based on the OES principle, a low-cost spark, portable and fully automated spark optical emission spectrometer ...
  • Exploring the value addition potential of the local rice straw varieties 
    Nanayakkara, MPA; Pabasara, WGA; Samarasekara, AMPB; Amarasinghe, DAS [Conference-Abstract]
    Polymers play a critical role in engineering applications today. Cellulose is the most abundant renewable natural biopolymer on earth. It is present in a wide variety of living species including plants and some marine ...
  • Microcrystalline cellulose based polymer composite for engineering applications 
    Rajapaksha, LD; Saumyadi, HAD; Samarasekara, AMPB; Amarasinghe, DAS [Conference-Abstract]
    In the last several years, polymer composites have been used heavily in aerospace, automotive and other engineering applications. Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) are comprised of a variety of short or continuous fibers ...
  • Study of the dielectric behavior of graphite oxide upon exposure to chlorine 
    Silva, SM; Kulathilake, PHD; Attygalle, D; Amarasinghe, DAS [Conference-Abstract]
    Graphite Oxide (GO) was synthesized using the Improved Hummer’s Method. After the successful synthesis of GO, it was characterized and its dielectric properties were investigated. The change of dielectric behavior of GO ...