Research

Research Activities

Current projects

  • Photocatalytic activity of graphene-natural ilmenite nanohybrids
  • Development of Io T enabled smart devices for chemical and biological sensing
  • Conductive inks for flexible electronics
  • Industry collaborative program for creating and enhancing awareness among undergraduates about local mineral resources and advanced product development

Completed projects

  • Development of a waste treatment protocol based on  the concept “Waste to treat waste” to eliminate colour from textile dye containing effluent using solid waste from aluminum industry. Patented and licensed to MAS Pvt. Ltd.
  • Development of non destructive testing (NDT) protocols based on infrared thermography for apparel industry
  • Facile method for separating graphene oxide and its derivatives from aqueous media. Patented
  • Comparative study of photocatalytic activity of nano TiO2 in aqueous and organic solvent media
  • Synthesis of  Graphene Oxide with controlled and consistent amounts of oxygen functionalities
  • Nano hydroxyapatite thin films, their stability in aqueous media and interaction with other organic  molecules

Grants

  • National Research Council (NRC) Sri Lanka grant 15-004
  • University of Colombo, collaborative grant
  • MAS Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd. : Technology Development grant through Colombo Science and Technology CELL

Patents and Technology Transfers

  • “Waste to treat waste”, a “Method of using solid waste from aluminum industry in apparel waste water treatment”, Dilushan Rukmal Jayasundara, Shalika Dilhani Kamel Meedin, Sashiprabha Vithanarachchi, Harsha Deraniyagala. Licensed to MAS Innovation (Private) Limited.  NIPO Patent 20634.
  • “Facile method of separating Graphene Oxide, reduced graphene oxide or functionalized graphene from solution using electrophoresis assisted sedimentation”, Dilushan Rukmal Jayasundara, Navoda Jayawardana, Buddini Nissanka. NIPO Patent 21297.
  • “A composition for efficient removal of Rhodamine B from water”, Dilushan Rukmal Jayasundara, Buddini Nissanka. Patent pending, PCT filed through an AHEAD grant. Scaling up discussions with Stretchline Pvt. Ltd.

Research Links and Collaborations