Basic & Applied Sciences: Recent submissions
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A Solvent Polymeric Membrane Ion-Selective Electrode Based on N, N’-bis(Salicylaldehyde)-4-Chloro-O Phenylenediamine Ligand
(2022)Schiff bases are one class of supermolecules that has their applications in biochemical and analytical reagents. They have proven to play an important role as ionophores of potentiometric membrane sensors which are used ... -
In vitro Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Leaf and Stem Bark of Selected Mangifera Species in Sri Lanka
(2022)Mangifera indica (MI), locally known as ‘Amba’ in Sinhalese is the richest species of Mangifera found in Sri Lanka with its multiple varieties. This research determined the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects by ... -
Evaluation of in vitro Antioxidant Potential of Multifaceted Phytogenic ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized from Peel Waste Extracts of Ananas comosus Varieties
(2022)Green synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) reveal many advantages over conventional physiochemically synthesized NPs and exhibit numerous applications in various fields. The present study focused on the synthesis of zinc oxide ... -
Characterizing Surfactant Effect on Phytoremediation of Carcinogenic Anthracene by Eichhornia crassipes Plant
(2022)Anthracene is a mutagenic and carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon mainly found in crude oil. Anthracene shows bioaccumulation and biomagnification due to its high lipid solubility. Therefore, anthracene has the ... -
Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Five Varieties of Leaf Extracts from Annona Species: Evaluation of Antioxidant, Photocatalytic Properties, and Antibacterial Properties
(2022)The development of eco-friendly and sustainable methods to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is a rapid field in nanotechnology due to its eco-friendly nature. In this study, five varieties of Annona leaves (Annona ... -
Protein-Ligand Docking for Atherosclerosis to Uncover Phytochemicals as Therapeutic Exercise
(2022)Atherosclerosis is one of the primary reasons of the global leading cause of death, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and stroke, the world’s second cause of mortality. It is an advancing disease with lipid and fibre ... -
Investigation of Wound Healing Ability and Chemical Constituents of “Wathupalu” (Mikania cordata) Leaf Extracts
(2022)Mikania cordata (Burm. f.) Robinson is a herbaceous vine belonging to the family Asteraceae. Traditionally it is mainly used for cuts and wounds. This study aims to evaluate wound healing ability and chemical constituents ... -
Biodegradable Polymer Composites using Starch-based Polymer and Teak Sawdust
(2022)Many useful material properties specifications and mechanical functionalities of biodegradable polymers are comparable to conventional plastics. However, the resistance of synthetic polymers to physical, chemical, or ... -
Acetylated Starch Nanoparticles for Encapsulation of Flueggea leucopyrus Leaves Extract for Anticancer Targeted Drug Delivery
(2022)In cancer treatments, the major problem is the target release of drugs to cancer cells. Due to leaky vasculature and poor lymphatic drainage, molecules in the nanometer range can accumulate near cancerous tissues rather ... -
Preparation and Characterization of Starch – Cellulose Biodegradable Polymer Composites for Property Enhancement
(2022)Recently, the production of natural biodegradable polymer composites using renewable sources has become an important research area. These biopolymer composites possess enhanced properties than biopolymers. In this study, ... -
Comparative Study of Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)] Removal Efficiency of Natural Adsorbent, Planktonic Bacillus subtilis KCB07C10, and their Biofilm
(2022-09-29)Chromium is a widely used raw material in textile, tanning, electroplating, and wood preservative industries, which releases significant amounts of hexavalent chromium contaminated wastes into inland waters and aquatic ... -
Evaluation of the Loading Capacity and Releasing Efficiency of Graphene Oxide Based Nanocomposites Loaded with Natural Bioactive Compounds
(2022-09-29)Graphene-based nanocomposites have been recognized as effective drug delivery systems due to their unique properties such as two-dimensional structure, biocompatibility, easy surface modification, and high efficacy in ...