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Place with (out) space: the tale of brussels and Colombo

Dissanayake, A [Conference-Full-text]

Architecture of the west is engaged in an extravagant spatial discourse, sweating to design the perfect buildings and cities; spaces where humans can thrive. The extensive attention given to production and utilization of ...

Urban diversity: necessity and strategies

Hammer, S [Conference-Abstract]

This paper explores the necessity of maintaining diversity in cities. Diversity has been proven to be a driving force in ecosystem health in natural settings, where resilience against unpredictable perturbations is essential. ...

Implication of artery developments on socio-physical identity transformation in Sri Lankan colonial towns; Mawanella as a case

Abeykoon, A; Wijesundara, J [Conference-Abstract]

With the colonial intrusion in Sri Lanka, emergence of new settlements and decay of older settlements were occurred. These new towns emerged as a reflection of colonial found mostly on major traffic arteries. The development ...

Cohesiveness of a built fabric and perceptual implications

Jayasundera, N; Weerasinghe, G [Conference-Abstract]

Human mind is known to be one of the most powerful processors. This processor possesses a unique ability to identify patterns in and among various objects that exist in the physical world. This ability has enabled the human ...

Political drifts:implications upon urban space and place with special reference to Cairo, Egypt

Wanas, A [Conference-Abstract]

Cities and Towns are living creatures; their organic nature is evidenced by its incremental growth and continuous change over the years. Many dynamics affect the direction, size and nature of its growth. Politics is one ...

ChemECon 2023 Solutions worth spreading (Pre Text)

Walpalage, S; Gunawardena, S; Narayana, M; Gunasekera, M [Conference-Abstract]

Proceedings of ChemECon 2023 Solutions worth spreading

Parametric optimization and retrofitting of the tea withering process to maximize energy savings; a mathematical modelling approach case study: talawakelle tea estates plc

Pathirage, GT; Rathnayake, MRMKT; Gunarathne, DS [Conference-Abstract]

Tea industry in Sri Lanka holds significant economic importance, contributing substantially to the country's overall revenue and foreign exchange earnings. However, the industry faces a critical challenge in the form of ...

Effect of the filler materials in urea formaldehyde adhesives used in wood composite manufacturing industry

Chandrarathna, AHMHG; Weerakoon, SJ; Sethunga, DSMDP [Conference-Abstract]

This research examines the effect of filler materials on urea formaldehyde (UF) adhesives used in the wood composite manufacturing industry. The study compares the performance of wheat flour, a commonlyused but ...

Predicting vapor pressures of components of essential oils using machine learning models

Ambawalage, PM; Gunaratne, KS; Chathuranga, RMNA; Amarasinghe, ADUS; Narayana, M; Kumarage, NDI [Conference-Abstract]

Essential oils contain a complex mixture of organic compounds with unique scent profiles and therapeutic effects. The increasing market demand for essential oils and their components has led to a growing interest in ...

Nutrient recovery from food industry solid waste for cultivation of the microalga Desmodesmus sp. for production of alpha-linolenic acid

Dayanath, WMS; Edirisinghe, D; Ariyadasa, TU [Conference-Abstract]

The generation of food waste by the food processing industry poses significant environmental and economic challenges globally. This study investigated the potential of utilizing industrial food waste as a source of ...

Meta-analysis of microbial communities from wastewateractivated sludge

Kaluthanthri, KPHPP; Lahiru, LP; Vidanage, PW [Conference-Full-text]

Traditional mathematical models utilized in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) design encounter limitations in accurately characterizing the intricate metabolic functions transpiring within bacterial cells. Nevertheless, ...

Integration of food industry wastewater for cultivation of desmodesmus sp. to synthesize alpha-linolenic acid

Gamage, GDNC; Hannadige, SKHN; Ariyadasa, TU [Conference-Abstract]

Microalgae biomass production for food and fuel applications necessitates the use of resources such as water and nutrients, raising sustainability concerns. This study aimed to integrate food industry wastewaters as a ...

Ultrasonic modification of adsorbents for enhancement of the performance in dye removal from aqueous solution

Kuruwita, KHM; Perera, LKKN; Amarasinghe, BMWPK [Conference-Abstract]

The effect of the ultrasonic modification of the adsorbent towards adsorbent capacity for dye removal from aqueous solutions was tested. A cationic dye, Crystal Violet was chosen as the textile dye. The adsorbents for ...

Enhancing the sustainability of microalgae biomass generation for production of alpha-linolenic acid via integration of reverse osmosis (ro) reject streams

Wickramasinghe, S; Ovitigala, M; Ariyadasa, TU [Conference-Abstract]

Industrial reverse osmosis (RO) reject streams are a significant source of pollution in surface water bodies and requires effective treatment. Microalgae-based treatment of RO reject streams is an interesting approach ...

Production of biochar and wood vinegar via slow pyrolysis of biomass

Perera, RKNM; Deshan, NAS; Gunarathne, DS [Conference-Abstract]

The production of biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass pyrolysis, has gained significant attention due to its potential applications in soil improvement, carbon sequestration, and renewable energy. This ...

Prospects and challenges for a green hydrogen economy in Sri Lanka

Karunasena, DI; Himal, SNL; Subasinghe, SADT; Egodage, SM [Conference-Abstract]

The global energy landscape is experiencing a significant shift towards Green Hydrogen as a sustainable and clean energy paradigm. This research highlights Sri Lanka's potential to invest in this new venture due to its ...

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 ...

Biodiesel production using rendered oil from waste chicken skin

Wickramathilaka, A; Gunarathne, S; Rathnayake, M [Conference-Abstract]

Biodiesel is a prominent biofuel that can be locally produced from various feedstock options to replace/blend with diesel. This study explores the feasibility of biodiesel production from waste chicken skin in the ...

A techno-economic analysis of the monash ammonia process

Gamage, AGKV; Sharanga, KMHG; Subasinghe, SADT; Egodage, SM [Conference-Abstract]

Due to the significant carbon footprint associated with conventional ammonia production methods, there has been a growing interest in electrochemical approaches for ammonia production. Although initial yield rates were ...

Dye sensitized solar cells using natural dyes derived from chaetomorpha, microcladia borealis, elisolandia elongate and sea lettuce

Illlankoon, HMUB; Sumudushantha, WANT; De Alwis, A; Perera, U [Conference-Abstract]

Natural dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are a promising area in renewable energy. These innovative devices employ natural dyes extracted from plants to absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity. The dyes ...

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