Browsing Research Publications by Author "Witharana, A"

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Are Green jobs sustainable for Sri Lankan Economy?

Jayaweera, M; Manatunge, JMA; Witharana, A [Article-Abstract]

It is imperative that Sri Lanka grasps the concepts of green jobs to meet the most vital but intricate challenge of the 21st Century, which is the transformation to a sustainable and a low-carbon economy. Such a transformation ...
Investigation of Zinc removal capacities of different sorbent materials to be used in constructed wetlands

Witharana, A; Jayaweera, M; Manatunge, JMA [Conference-Abstract]

It has been found over the past couple of years that health hazards associated with heavy metals have been on the rise, particularly the chronic diseases. Lack of tertiary treatment of wastewater may have contributed to ...
Long term performance of a constructed wetland planted with Typha angustifolia

Jayaweera, M; Witharana, A [Conference-Full-text]

Constructed wetlands are often utilized for wastewater treatment' including removal of metals. The removal mechanism is phytoremeditation, in which plants are manipulated to immobilize the pollutants. Physico-chemical ...
Zinc adsorption by lowcost sorbent materials: clay tile, Brick, sawdust and rice husk

Witharana, A; Jayaweera, M; Manatunge, JMA [Conference-Full-text]

It has been found over the past couple of years rapid growth of population, industrialization and urbanization has first and foremost contributed to the severe water pollution in both surface and ground water. The health ...

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