Soil contamination with heavy metals has become a serious concern all over the globe, threatening the ecosystem and human health. Soil and groundwater pollution near shooting ranges has been observed recently in different regions worldwide. Shooting ranges, where soldiers are trained and people do shooting as a hobby and a sport, are marked with high …

An overview of soil contamination in shooting ranges and chitin as a potential amendmentRead More

Sri Lanka is a most amazing islands, which is geographically rich in natural resources. The gemstone, mineral sands (ilmenite, Rutile), Apatite, silica sand, dolomite, Graphite are some of the precious natural minerals found in Sri Lanka. Most industries use natural resources as raw materials & manmade materials. But the inimical side of this occurrence is …

Review on the Development of Nanomaterials from Sri Lankan Natural Resources as a value additionRead More

Soil is one of the essential resources required in many industries, including agriculture. Decaying of soil might weaken the soil properties, composing unsuitable environment for agriculture and other activities. Soil can be eroded with water or the wind, and it has been identified as a natural process. However, an intensified erosion was observed for a …

A review on new technologies in soil erosion managementRead More

    Color is one of the main sensory attributes which influence product acceptance. To maintain and enhance the color of food products. Imparting colors is essential due to various reasons. Synthetic colors are widely used as they are low cost and they have better stability. However, usage of natural pigments should be promoted as …

Advantages and Considerations for the Applications of Natural Food Pigments in the Food IndustryRead More