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Design and Construction of a Low-Cost Raman Microscope for Identification of Chemical Compounds
(2018)
The design, construction and operation of a
low-cost Raman microscope is presented. The
apparatus can be configured to function in
both backs cattering and transmission modes
with minimal effort. A laser excitation ...
Electrochemical Measurements of Composite Films Made from TiO2 and SiO2 Extracted from Rice Husk
(2018)
Composite materials have been found in many
applications in the recent years where they have
been widely used in ceramic and electronic
industry. For example, the efficiency of solar cells
has been improved by using ...
Applicability of Allium cepa Test to Assess the Degree of Phytoremediation of Soil Contaminated with Used Lubricating Oil by Using Crotalaria retusa L.
(2018)
Indiscriminate disposal of used lubricating
oil (ULO) into the soil has become one of the
major environmental issues in most of the cities
throughout the world. Phytoremediation is a
novel technique with a potential ...
Solvent-Free Microwave Extraction of Essential Oil from Bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume
(2018)
Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume (Lauraceae),
locally known as “Kurundu” is an endemic
Cinnamon cultivar to Sri Lanka. Solvent Free
Microwave Extraction (SFME) is a green
extraction technique presently used to extract
essential ...
In silico Study of the Binding Affinities of Acetylcholinesterase and Synthetically Viable Coumarin Analogs
(2018)
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a serine
hydrolase that is responsible for the hydrolysis of
acetylcholine-a neurotransmitter associated with
the transmission of nerve impulses. The reversible
inhibition of AChE can be ...
The Extent of Inhibition of Lipid and Protein Oxidation by High Grown Green Tea and Black Tea (BOPF) In vitro
(2018)
Tea (Camellia sinensis) is one of the most commonly
consumed drinks in the world, which has many
health benefits. BOPF graded black, green and
white teas are types of processed teas in Sri
Lanka. The antioxidants in ...
In vitro Antioxidant, Anti-amylase, Anti-glycation Potentials and Mineral Elements of an Endangered Plant Syzygium caryophyllatum L. Alston (Sinhala: Heendan)
(2018)
Syzygium caryophyllatum L. (Family: Myrtacea)
Heendan in Sinhala is a red listed plant which is
yet to be exploited as a source of functional food.
Therefore, in the present study, antioxidant, antiglycation
and ...
Evaluation of Inhibition of Prostaglandin E2 Level by Psychotria sarmetosa Leaves used in Traditional Porridge in Sri Lanka
(2018)
Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is a mediator associated
with physiological and pathological conditions.
Although it has various physiological roles at
normal level, alterations in PGE2 are associated
with pathological conditions ...
Optimization of Carbon in Cathodes Made of Na2MnSiO4 to Enhance the Discharge Capacity of Sodium Ion Rechargeable Battery
(2018)
In this research we have synthesized Na2MnSiO4 by solid state reaction of Na2CO3, MnCO3 and
SiO2 and fabricated a sodium ion rechargeable
cell using this material in the cathode. The
elemental analysis of the synthesized ...
Effectiveness of Plyometric Type Strength Training on Strength and Power Performance of Children under Age of 10 to 12 Years
(2018)
The form of exercise with rapid and repeated
stretching and contracting of muscles may
distinguish as plyometric. Plyometric exercises
are often used to improve leg power and
strength performance in adult population, ...