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  • Natural and enhanced contaminated waters 
    Hettiarachchi, M; Karunarathne, S; Dissanayake, K [Conference-Full-text]
    Chromium is a highly soluble transition metal of vital industrial importance. It occurs in both trivalent and hexavalent forms. Due to many well identified adverse impacts of chromium to human health and natural ecosystems, ...
  • Natural dye-sensitized solar cells (ndsscs) based on extracted natural dyes and develop ndsscs based power bank 
    Abeyrathna, BASM; Dayarathna, WAKT; Perera, U; De Alwis, A [Conference-Abstract]
    Natural Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (nDSSCs) have gained attention for their use of natural dyes and electrode materials, with a focus on efficiency and absorption spectra. Promising results have been obtained with various ...
  • Natural gas utilization plan for Sri Lanka 
    Wanniarachchi, KCR; De Mel, WDM; Marasinghe, AGNS; Sinthusan, T; Vijitha, AVP [Conference-Full-text]
    Natural gas is finding its place at the heart of the energy discussion all over the world. It is being a cheap and relatively environmentally friendly alternative energy. The recent emergence of this discussion is due ...
  • Natural paint development using local flora 
    Thuduwage, A; Muthumal, I; Premachandra, BAJK [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The objective of this research was to extract the pigments of these waste flowers and use it to produce a natural paint that can be used for frescoes in religious locations as a community service project. The Soxhlet ...
  • Natural resource management in cities: a key to sustain people and places through ecotourism 
    Ghosh, K; Bardhan, S; Roy, S [Conference-Abstract]
    Although the 21st century is the “Century of the Cities”, the crucial importance of natural resources like urban wetlands often goes unacknowledged. There are synergistic examples of urban environments that actually foster ...
  • Natural rubber latex-clay nanocomposite: Use of montmorillonite clay as an alternative for conventional CaCo3 
    Nawagamuwa, UP; Bhasin, RK; Kjekstad, O; Arambepola, NMSI [Conference-Abstract]
    Regional landslide hazard prediction and warning are still difficult targets to be achieved and a hot topic in the research of landslide hazards. It is necessary to investigate the possibility of interpreting landslide ...
  • Natural rubber latex-clay nanocomposite: Use of montmorillonite clay as an alternative for conventional CaCo3 
    Amarasiri, A; Ratnayake, UN; De Silva, UK; Walpalage, S; Siriwardene, S [Article-Full-text]
    Natural rubber (NR) latex-clay nanocomposite (NRLCN) synthesized with montmorillonite (MMT) clay aqueous dispersion was evaluated for reinforcement and barrier properties. The physio-mechanical properties of the NRLCN were ...
  • Natural rubber latex-clay nanocomposite: use of montmorillonite clay as an alternative for conventional CaCO3 
    Amarasiri, A; Ratnayake, UN; De Silva, UK; Walpalage, S; Siriwardene, S [Article-Abstract]
    Natural rubber (NR) latex-clay nanocomposite (NRLCN) synthesized with montmorillonite (MMT) clay aqueous dispersion was evaluated for reinforcement and barrier properties. The physio-mechanical properties of the NRLCN were ...
  • Natural rubber/layered silcate nanocomposite for Building applications 
    Peiris, C; Ratnayake, UN [Conference-Full-text]
    Polymeric nanocomposite materials with a nano tag are nowadays moving into the market and are beginning to compete with traditional composite materials in various applications. Nanocomposite materials based on a polymeric ...
  • Nature and Buddhist architecture : Sri Lanka 
    De Silva, BMGW [SRC-Report]
    This paper examines ‘nature’ in the form of natural landscape, focusing on Sri Lankan landscape. Natural landscape in this study is discussed as physical features, physical geography and topography of the earth surface ...
  • Nature and buddhist architecture: Sri Lanka 
    De Silva, W [Article-Abstract]
    This paper examines 'nature' in the form of natural landscape, focusing on Sri Lankan landscape. Natural landscape in this study is discussed as physical features, physical geography and topography of the earth surface ...
  • Nature as a creative mentor: how Sri Lankan fashion designers embrace biomimicry 
    Senevirathne K; Gopura SC [Conference-Abstract]
    Channelling nature as a profound source of inspiration for integrating design solutions has been a longstanding practice dating back to the dawn of human survival. This innovative approach involves perceiving biological ...
  • Nature based landslide mitigation - an application of bio engineering 
    Athapaththu, P; Nawagamuwa, UP [Conference-Abstract]
    The use of vegetation for slope stability has been practiced in developed countries such as Hong Kong. This study identifies the effect of roots of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) and vetiver grass (Chrysopogon ...
  • Nature based landslide mitigation in forest reserves 
    Wimaladharma, WDN; Nawagamuwa, UP [Conference-Abstract]
    Soil bioengineering is one of the main techniques used to stabilize unstable slopes incorporating the use of vegetation along with or without the engineering structures. This study identifies the effect of Bambusa vulgaris ...
  • Nature of construction project cultures in the public sector: case studies in Sri Lanka 
    Samaraweera, A; Senaratne, S; Sandanayake, YG [Article-Full-text]
    Purpose Cultural differences cause conflicts amongst construction project participants, deterring the success of projects. Understanding such different cultural manifestations could help the removal of the misunderstandings ...
  • Nature of existence of public sector construction project culture: an exploratory case study 
    Samaraweera, A; Senaratne, S; Sandanayake, YG [Conference-Full-text]
    Cultural differences cause conflicts among construction project participants, deterring success of the project. Thus, understanding the nature of existence of construction project culture can assist in achieving better ...
  • Nature-inspired solutions for enhanced impact resistance of structures 
    Sajana, HMT; Fernando, PLN [Conference-Abstract]
    High-velocity impact loads pose significant challenges due to their potential to generate dynamic responses in structures, which can cause severe damage. Structural engineers face an evolving challenge in designing ...
  • Navigation app and future spatial thinking: impacts of mobile navigation app on traveler route choice 
    Garusinghe, V; Jayasinghe, A [Conference-Full-text]
    This study investigates the use of mobile navigation apps for way finding by travellers and the possible influence of these apps on navigator’s route choice and interaction with space. The study is based on data collected ...
  • Navigation system for visually impaired 
    Silva, WMAU; Kanakarathna, KMDTK; Priyankara, AAN; Wijerathna, DMHGNN; Charninda, HT [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Object recognition and navigation are highly challengeable for visually impaired even though the environment is familiar for him. There are different approaches for addressing this problem domain using technologies ...
  • Navigation System for Visually Impaired 
    Silva, WMAU; Kanakarathna, KMDTK; Priyankara, WAAN; Wijerathna, DMHGNN; Chaminda, HT [Conference-Full-text]
    Object recognition and navigation are highly challengeable for visually impaired even though the environment is familiar for him. There are different approaches for addressing this problem domain using technologies ...