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Prof.H.M.D.N.Priyantha

Faculty: Science

Faculty Publications
Science P. Kotabewatta, N. Priyantha and L.B.L. Lim, Improvement of biosorption capacities of Ni(II) on peel of
Artocarpus nobilis fruit through different modifications, revised version submitted to Desalin. Water Treat. 185, 226-236 (2020).
Science M. Samaraweera, N. Priyantha. SS Gunathilake, TPK Kulasooriya and P.A. Kotabewatta, Biosorption of
Cr(III) and Cr(VI) species on NaOH modified peel of Artocarpus nobilis fruit. 1. Investigation of kinetics,
Appl. Water Sci., 10, 115 (2020).
Science L.B.L. Lim, N. Priyantha, S. Amanina, A. Latip, Y. Chen, A. Hanif, Converting Hylocereus undatus (white
dragon fruit) peel waste into a useful potential adsorbent for the removal of toxic Congo red dye, Desalin.
Water Treat., 185, 307–317 (2020).
Science L.B.L. Lim, Y.C. Lu and N. Priyantha, Ipomoea aquatica roots as environmentally friendly and green
adsorbent for efficient removal of toxic yellow cow dung dye powder, Surfaces and Interfaces, 20, 11543
(2020).
Science L.B.L. Lim and N. Priyantha, Enhancement of adsorption characteristics of Methyl violet 2B dye through
NaOH treatment of Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis (rock melon) skin, Desalin. Water Treat., 180, 336–348
(2020).
Science A.B. Liyandeniya, M.P. Deeyamulla and N. Priyantha, Atmospheric chemical composition of bulk deposition
at two geographically distinct locations in Sri Lanka, Environ. Monit. Assess., 192, 452 (2020).
Science R.A.J. Chathuranga, A.B. Liyandeniya, T.N. Dharmapriya, M.P. Deeyamulla and N. Priyantha, Chemical
analysis of bulk deposition in three selected locations in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka, SN Applied Sciences 2:
1394 (2020).
Science A.B. Liyandeniya, M.P. Deeyamulla and N. Priyantha, Source apportionment of rainwater chemical
composition in Wet Precipitation at Kelaniya in Sri Lanka, Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, 193(1) (2020)
published online 15 August 2020.
Science S. Rathnayake, T.N. Dharmapriya, A.B. Liyandeniya, M.P. Deeyamulla and N. Priyantha, Analysis of trace
metal concentration of bulk precipitation in selected locations in Kandy District, Sri Lanka – submitted to
Water, Air and Soil Pollution 231:492 (2020).
Science K.E. H. Wijesinghe, R.E.A. Dissanayake, S.S. Iqbal, N. Priyantha and M.C.M. Iqbal, Adsorption of
phosphates from water by two polymer-silicate composites. Bioremediation Journal 24: 231 - 250 (2020).
Science Y.C. Lu, N. Priyantha, L.B.L. Lim and M. Suklueng, Toxic yellow cow dung powder (Auramine O dye)
removal via Ipomoea aquatica waste, Desalin. Water Treat. 181: 422–435 (2020).
Science L.B.L. Lim and N. Priyantha, Converting unwanted Hylocereus undatus (White Dragon Fruit) peel waste into
a useful potential adsorbent for the removal of toxic Congo red dye, Desalin. Water Treat. 185: 307–317
(2020).
Science A.A. Romzi, L.B.L. Lim, C.C. Mei and N. Priyantha, Application of Dimocarpus longan ssp. malesianus
leaves in the sequestration of toxic brilliant green dye, Desalin. Water Treat. 189: 428–439 (2020)
Science Y.C. Lu, N. Priyantha, L.B.L. Lim, A.H. Mahadi and N.A.M. Zain, Ipomoea aquatica root as a new potential
adsorbent to remove methyl violet 2B dye in simulated dye contaminated wastewater, Desalin. Water Treat. 197: 368–378 (2020)
Science Y.C. Lu, L.B.L. Lim and N. Priyantha, Chemical modification of pomelo leaves as a simple and effective way
to enhance adsorption toward methyl violet dye, Desalin. Water Treat. 197: 379–391(2020)
Science T.P.K. Kulasooriya, N. Priyantha and A.N. Navaratne, Removal of textile dyes from industrial effluents
using burnt brick pieces: adsorption isotherms, kinetics and desorption, SN App. Sci., 2:1789 (2020).
Science A.B. Liyandeniya, M.P. Deeyamulla, S. Abeysundara and N. Priyantha, Chemical characteristics of wet
precipitation at Peradeniya in Sri Lanka, Environ. Monitor. Assess. 193(1), 1-11 (2021).
Science C.W. S. Chieng, N.A.H.M. Zaidi, N. Priyantha and L.B. L. Lim, Adsorption characteristics of Sauropus
androgynus and its base modified form toward cationic crystal violet dye, Desalin. Water Treat. 210: 446–460
(2021).
Science N. Priyantha, A.A. Romzi, C.C. Mei and L.B.L. Lim, Enhancing adsorption of crystal violet dye through
simple base modification of leaf adsorbent: isotherm, kinetics, and regeneration, Desalin. Water Treat. 215:
194–208 (2021).
Science L.B.L. Lim, N. Priyantha, I.F. Kamaludin, N.A.H.M. Zaidi1 and A.P.G.M.V. Samaraweera Adsorption of
Crystal Violet Dye with Cellulose Derived from Bitter Gourd Waste, Desalin. Water Treat. 217: 431-441
(2021)
Science LB.L. Lim, N. Priyantha, S.A.A. Latip and Y.C. Lu, Sequestration of toxic Congo red dye through the
utilization of red dragon fruit peel: linear versus nonlinear regression analyses of isotherm and kinetics,
Desalin. Water Treat 218: 409-422 (2021).
Science A.A. Romzi, L.B.L. Lim, C.C. Mei and N. Priyantha, Diplazium esculentum (Paku Pakis) as a potential lowcost adsorbent for the removal of toxic Brilliant green dye: Linear versus nonlinear regression analyses,
Desalin. Water Treat. 223: 350–362 (2021)
Science N. Priyantha, J.M.S. Jayasaingha and G. Wijesooriya, Inhibitive action of selected model compounds of
eugenol on mild steel corrosion in salty medium, Protection of Metals Phys. Chem. Surf. 57: 412–421 (2021)
Science N. Priyantha, J.M.S. Jayasaingha and G. Wijesooriya, Inhibitive action of selected model compounds of
eugenol on mild steel corrosion in salty medium, Protection of Metals Phys. Chem. Surf. 57: 412–421 (2021)
Science M.K.F. Nadheesha, A.J. Mohotti and N. Priyantha, Sorption isotherm analysis of trace metals on sandy
textured coconut growing soil, Tropical Agri. Res. 32(3): 349-357 (2021)
Science Y.C. Lu, M.R. R. Kooh, L.B.L. Lim and N. Priyantha, Effective and simple NaOH-modification method to
remove Methyl Violet dye via Ipomoea aquatica roots, Ads. Sci. Technol., (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5932222
Science Y.C. Lu, M.R. R. Kooh, L.B.L. Lim and N. Priyantha, Effective and simple NaOH-modification method to
remove Methyl Violet dye via Ipomoea aquatica roots, Ads. Sci. Technol., (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5932222
Science R.E.A. Dissanayake, I.M. Premarathne, S.S. Iqbal, N. Priyantha and M.C.M. Iqbal, Synthesis,
characterization, and textile dye adsorption studies of a kaolin-based polymer-layer silicate composite
Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. Published online 23 October 2021 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-021-03711-6
Science T. M. P. D. M. Thennakoon, M. Samaraweera and N. Priyantha, Adsorption of Cr(III) from Aqueous Solution
on NaOH-treated Scraped Coconut Waste, Cey. J. Sci. 50: 391 – 401 (2021).
Science C. Peiris, J.C. Fernando, Y.V. Alwis, N. Priyantha and S.R. Gunatilake, An insight into the sorptive
interactions between aqueous contaminants and biochar in ‘Sustainable Biochar for Water and Wastewater
Treatment’, Chapter 19, eds D. Mohan, C.U. Pittmanm, JR. and T.E. Mlsna, pp 643 – 667, Elsevier, 2022