Prof. K R Ranjith Mahanama
Department of Chemistry
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Low birth weights of infants and exposure to smoke from biomass fuel during pregnancy
Pathiratne, S. M.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2006]. Low birth weights of infants and exposure to smoke from biomass fuel during pregnancy. Presented at the 2nd National Symposium on Air That We Breathe. Air Resource Management Center and Clean air Sri Lanka, March 17, Colombo.
Low birth weights of infants and exposure to smoke from biomass fuel during pregnancy
Pathiratne, S. M.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2006]. Low birth weights of infants and exposure to smoke from biomass fuel during pregnancy. Presented at the South Asia Regional Workshop on Indoor Air Pollution and Household Energy, February 27 – 28, Katmandu, Nepal.
Investigation of trace metals in air particulate matter collected from Colombo
Liyanage, A.D.T.; Jayawardana, K.G.S.; Jayaratne, R.N.R.; Amaratunga, C.K. Mahanama, K.R.R. [2006]. Investigation of trace metals in air particulate matter collected from Colombo. Presented at the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2006 on Managing Natural Resources Towards Sustainable Development. December 22 – 23, Wadduwa.
Emission factors for selected PAHs and carbonyl compounds from locally available mosquito coils and joss sticks
Kalutarage, L.C.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2006]. Emission factors for selected PAHs and carbonyl compounds from locally available mosquito coils and joss sticks. Presented at the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2006 on Managing Natural Resources Towards Sustainable Development. December 22 – 23, Wadduwa.
Assessing the levels of carbonyl and phenolic compounds in indoors due to the combustion processes
Assessing the levels of carbonyl and phenolic compounds in indoors due to the combustion processes [2006]. Ms D. Paramasivam, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo
Air quality. A monograph in the “Understanding Environmental Hazards Series”
Mahanama, K.R.R. [2006]. Air quality. A monograph in the “Understanding Environmental Hazards Series” published in all the three languages by Environment Committee of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. pp 01-14.
A study of noise regulations No 1 of 1996 and preparation of noise zone map for Dehiwala Mount Lavinia municipal area
A study of noise regulations No 1 of 1996 and preparation of noise zone map for Dehiwala Mount Lavinia municipal area [2006]. Mr. S. Wijesekara, M.Sc. in Environmental Science, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Mr. C.K. Amaratunga, Central Environmental Authority, Colombo
Sampling and analysis of air. In Sampling, Statistics and Standardization in Chemical Analysis & Environmental Management
Mahanama, K.R.R. [2005]. Sampling and analysis of air. In Sampling, Statistics and Standardization in Chemical Analysis & Environmental Management. Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon pp 05 – 13.
Risk of cataract formation with exposure to biomass smoke
Risk of cataract formation with exposure to biomass smoke [2005]. Ms. M.H. Ranasinghe, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo
Investigation of adulterants in Sri Lankan motor fuels using a synchronize fluorimetric method
Investigation of adulterants in Sri Lankan motor fuels using a synchronize fluorimetric method [2005]. Mr. D.R. Kulathunga, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo
Industry and Environment [2005]. Published by Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon. ISBN 955-9244-27-2.
Green to greener; Elevation of the ubiquitous industrial emission to a greener solvent
Green to greener; Elevation of the ubiquitous industrial emission to a greener solvent. Chapter in Industry and Environment. K.R.R. Mahanama [Ed]. Institute of Chemistry Ceylon pp 24-38, 2005
Development of a chromatographic based method for the source determination of “street” samples of heroin
Development of a chromatographic based method for the source determination of “street” samples of heroin [2005]. Ms. E.A. Egodapitiya, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Dr. A.R.L. Wijesekara, National Dangerous Drug Control Board, Colombo
Air Sampling and Analysis by Gas Chromatography
Air Sampling and Analysis by Gas Chromatography [2005]. Published by Division of Occupational Hygiene, Ministry of Labour Relations and Foreign Employment ISBN 955-9901-0-4.
Addressing the challenges of exposure assessment for secondhand smoke
Astora, K.; Apte, M.G; Singer, B.C.; Destaillats, H.; Fisk, W.J.; Sextro, R.G.; Daisey, J.M.; Gundel, L.A.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2005]. Addressing the challenges of exposure assessment for secondhand smoke. Presented at the 4th World Assembly on Tobacco Counters Health, December 05 – 09, New Delhi, India.
A study of the low birth weight of infants arising out of the exposure of their mothers to smoke from biomass smoke
A study of the low birth weight of infants arising out of the exposure of their mothers to smoke from biomass smoke [2005]. Ms. S.M. Pathiratne, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo
Transesterification process to manufacture ethyl esters of coconut oil
Transesterification process to manufacture ethyl esters of coconut oil [2004]. Ms. R.R.J. de Silva, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Dr. D.P. Dissanayake, Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo
Risk of cataract formation with exposure to biomass smoke
Ranasinghe, M.H.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2004]. Risk of cataract formation with exposure to biomass smoke. Presented at the 1st National Symposium on Air That We Breathe. Air Resource Management Center and Clean Air Sri Lanka, December 02 – 04, Colombo.
Investigations on the phtocatalytic degradation of sulphur pollutants using ZnO
Ratnayake, W.M.S.R.; Dissanayake, D.P.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2004]. Investigations on the phtocatalytic degradation of sulphur pollutants using ZnO. Presented at the 1st National Symposium on Air That We Breathe. Air Resource Management Center and Clean Air Sri Lanka, December 02 – 04, Colombo.
Investigation the correlation between dissolved oxygen and dissolved sulfur compounds
Wickramarachchi, D. S. M.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2004]. Investigation the correlation between dissolved oxygen and dissolved sulfur compounds. Presented at the 33rd Annual Sessions of Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon, June 23 – 25, Colombo.
Investigation of polar aromatic compounds between acetonitrile and nonpolar solvents
Investigation of polar aromatic compounds between acetonitrile and nonpolar solvents [2004]. Mr. K.V.G.M. Silva, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo
Investigation of lung cancer to human activities in Sri Lanka
Perera, M.A.K.K.P.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2004]. Investigation of lung cancer to human activities in Sri Lanka. Presented at the 1st National Symposium on Air That We Breathe. Air Resource Management Center and Clean Air Sri Lanka, December 02 – 04, Colombo.
Fingerprinting diesel and petrol fuels for adulteration
Kulathunga, D.R.; Pandithavidana, D.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2004]. Fingerprinting diesel and petrol fuels for adulteration. Presented at the 1st National Symposium on Air That We Breathe. Air Resource Management Center and Clean Air Sri Lanka, December 02 – 04, Colombo
Degradation of sulfur containing pollutants using zinc oxide based photo catalysis
Degradation of sulfur containing pollutants using zinc oxide based photo catalysis [2004]. Mr. W.S.R. Ratnayake, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Dr. D.P. Dissanayake, Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo
Correlation investigation for dissolved oxygen and dissolved sulfur compounds
Correlation investigation for dissolved oxygen and dissolved sulfur compounds [2004]. Mr. D.S.M. Wickramarchchi, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo
Characterization of sound absorption properties of locally available absorption material
Characterization of sound absorption properties of locally available absorption material [2004]. Mr. S. S. K. Hapuarchchi, M.Sc. in Environmental Science, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Mr. A.S. Pannila, Ceylon Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Colombo
A review on health and environmental issues due to combustion of biomass fuels
Mahanama, K.R.R. [2004]. Cooking or being cooked; A review on health and environmental issues due to combustion of biomass fuels. Presented at the 1st National Symposium on Air That We Breathe. Air Resource Management Center and Clean Air Sri Lanka, December 02 – 04, Colombo.
HPLC, GC – Chromatographic methods of analysis
Mahanama, K.R.R. [2003]. HPLC, GC – Chromatographic methods of analysis. In Modern Analytical Methods. Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon. pp 44 – 56.
Contribution of dissolved sulfates and sulfides in hydrogen sulfide emission from stagnant water bodies in Sri Lanka
Kularatne, K.I.A.; Dissanayake, D.P.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2003] Contribution of dissolved sulfates and sulfides in hydrogen sulfide emission from stagnant water bodies in Sri Lanka. Chemosphere 52, 901-907
Comparative study of water quality in dry zone and wet zone of Sri Lanka
Comparative study of water quality in dry zone and wet zone of Sri Lanka [2003]. Mr. L.P.R.J. Wijesinghe, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo