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TEXTILE FIBRES
Author: T Rajasekaran
The monograph gives a brief introduction to textile fibers and then gives the classification of the various types of fibers, their origin and properties. Manmade fibers and the different types of these manmade fibers are dealt in with in detail. ISBN: 955-9244-01-9
PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PRESERVATION
Author: Upali Samarajeewa
The monograph provides some of the widely used preservation techniques. It focuses on the various methods used in Drying, preservation through Concentration, Osmotic Dehydration, Low temperature treatments, high temperature treatments such as pasteurization, sterilization,
blanching, cooking, and methods such as fermentation and irradiation. ISBN: 955-9244-02-7
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Author: C P D W Mathew
The monograph gives a small description of the title and further proceeds on to discuss the use of free enzyme in industry, the immobilized enzymes, the use of biotechnology in areas like medicine, agriculture, Mining industry and in the treatment of waste water and sewage. ISBN: 955-9244-03-5
RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY
Author: Jayantha welihinda
The monograph deals with the DNA molecule and the genetic code, Gene cloning and DNA cleavage. Further it gives more information on the Applications of Gene Cloning and DNA amplification, and the applications of recombinant DNA technology.
ISBN: 955-9244-04-3
NATURAL TOXINS IN FOODSTUFFS
Authors: E R Jansz and Aruni Shamalee Perera
The monograph starts with a brief introduction of the natural toxins in foodstuffs and further goes on to give details on protease Inhibitors, Cynogenic Glucosides, Lectins, α-Amylase inhibitors, Toxins in Animal based foods, less common toxins in legumes, aflatoxins and Miscellaneous toxins
ISBN: 955-9244-04-3
FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS
Authors: E R Jansz and Thushari Sugandika
Malalavidhane
The chemistry of the various fat soluble vitamins, their occurance in food, their sources and the fate of the ingested vitamin are discussed in the monograph. The functions and the mechanism of action of these vitamins, the effects caused by the deficiency of
these vitamins, hypervitaminoses are dealt in detail in the monograph. ISBN: 955-9244-06-x
NUCLEIC ACIDS AND PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
Author: Jayantha Welihinda
The monograph deals in brief with the chemical structures of the DNA, RNA molecule, the DNA replication, the genetic code, transcription and translation. It also gives includes the synthesis in Prokaryotes, the inhibition of Protein synthesis by antibiotics and toxins.
ISBN: 955-9244-07-8 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244097
EXTRACTION OF ENERGY FROM FOODS
Author: Jayantha Welihiunda
The monograph gives a brief introduction to the ATP molecule, it further gives an account of the synthesis of the ATP molecule, and the main metabolic pathways which are responsible for the production of energy from food. It also deals with the catabolism of Alcohol.
ISBN: 955-9244-07-8 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244097
CORROSION OF MATERIALS
Author: A M M Amirudin
The monograph includes a small introduction to corrosion, also the various reactions that occur during corrosion, the types of degradation caused by corrosion, the corrosion that occurs on various material types, the environmental factors that govern corrosion the prevention of corrosion on materials and the
testing of corrosion is also given included in the monograph.
ISBN: 955-9244-09-4 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244097
VITAMIN C
Authors: E R Jansz & S T C Mahavithanage
The monograph provides information on the basic chemistry of Vitamin C, the occurrence of it in food, the analytical techniques of determining Vitamin C, biosynthesis of ascorbic acid, the role of ascorbic acid in protection from diseases. It also gives an account of ascorbic acid acting as an antioxidant.
ISBN: 955-9244-10-8 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244103
ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Author: Subramaniam Sothesswaran
The monograph gives details about the anthropogenic, biogenic hydrocarbons, the free radical reactions of hydrocarbons in atmosphere, the chemicals that cause O3 destruction, organo chlorines, organo metallic compounds and pharmaceutical pollutants in the environment. The environmental effects due to
chemical weapons, industrial explosions and the organic chemicals in detergents and washing powders are also discussed in the monograph. ISBN: 955-9244-26-4 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244127
ENZYME KINETICS AND CATALYSIS
Author: Srianthie Deraniyagala
The monograph provides an account for enzymes as catalysts, followed by the discussion of the kinetics of enzyme catalysis, and then the multi substrate enzyme reactions. The monograph also deals with in detail the enzyme inhibition.
ISBN: 955-9244-11-6 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244110
INSECTICIDES
Author: Sukumal Wimalasena
The monograph gives a basic description of the topic, the legislation to control the use of pesticides in Sri Lanka, the toxicology of insecticides, toxicity measurements and the classification of insecticides. Also includes the structure and synthesis of the synthetic insecticides, the metabolism and
degradation of insecticides.
ISBN: 955-9244-17-5 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244172
ORGANO TRANSITION METAL CATALYSTS
Authors: Samitha P Deraniyagala & M Dayal P De
Costa
The monograph mainly deals with the Organo transition metal catalysts used in various industries. The monograph deals briefly with the Organotransition metallic reaction pathways. Homogeneous and Heterogeneous catalysts are also dealt with in detail, separately.
ISBN: 955-9544-15-9 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244158
SOME IMPORATANT ASPECTS OF POLMER CHARACTERIZATION Author: Laleen Karunanayake
The monograph starts with the conformation of polymers and further goes on to explain some solid state properties of polymers and the thermodynamics of polymer solutions. It also discusses the measurement Molar masses of polymers, and the different techniques involved in it.
ISBN: 955-9244-16-7 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244165
HARD AND SOFT ACIDS AND BASES
Author: Janitha A Liyanage
The monograph gives a brief summary of the conventional explanation of acids and bases. Further it proceeds to explain various theories extending up to Quantum-Mechanical theories. ISBN: 955-9244-18-3
Bar Code No: 9 789559 244189
CHEMISTRY OF METALLOCENES
Author: Sarath D Perera
The monograph starts with a small introduction to the title and the classification of metallocenes. Followed by the synthesis of various types of metallocenes, the bonding properties and the reactions of ferrocene are dealt with in detail. The last chapter deals with the various applications of metallocenes in various areas.
ISBN: 955-9244-19-1 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244196
LASERS
Author: Pradeep M Jayaweera
The monograph describes the basic principles of operation of lasers, the various types of laser sources along with the applications in spectroscopy involving these powerful sources of light.
ISBN: 955-9244-20-5
Bar Code No: 9 789559 244 202
LIFE AND METALS
Author: Janitha A Liyanage
Gives a qualitative picture on metal ions in metabolisms thus leading towards the other thermodynamic aspects and kinetics of metal complexes in metabolic activities. The monograph gives the elemental composition of the human body, the effect of metals on health and the role of metal
chelation in biological systems.
ISBN: 955-9244-13-2 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244134
SILICONES
Author: Professor Sudantha Liyanage Monograph No: 21
The monograph deals with a class of Inorganic Polymers, Silicones, which have a wide use as fluids, oils, rubbers and emulsions. It includes a small introduction to silicones, and goes on further to give details about the preparation of these compounds, the vulcanization of this polymer and deals with their
important properties and applications. The last chapter deals with the degradation of these polymers.
ISBN: 955-9244-21-3 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244219
PERICYCLIC REACTIONS THEORY & APPLICATIONS
Author: M Dayal P De Costa
This monograph deals with the different classes of pericyclic reactions, and the various theories and selection rules that govern these reactions. The topology of the orbital interactions involved in the reaction and some examples are also explained. ISBN 955-9244-25-6 Bar code no: 9 789559 244257 INORGANIC NMR SPECTROSCOPY
Author: Sarath D Perera
The monograph provides a brief introduction to the theory of NMR, and to other basic concepts and terms used in it. It further proceeds onto giving details and discussing the use of 1H, 13C, 19F, 31P, 11B and 195Pt NMR Spectroscopy for structural determination of inorganic and Organo metallic
complexes.
ISBN: 955-9244-26-4 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244264
INDUSTRIAL POLYMERS
Author: Laleen Karunanayake
It mainly Deals with various groups of industrially used polymers such as elastomers, thermoplastics, thermosets and fibers along with their essential features, reactions and modes of action. ISBN: 955-9244-28-0
Bar code no: 9 789559 244288
NMR SPECTROSCOPY
Author: Thusitha Abeytunga
The monograph deals in detail with the 13C and proton NMR Spectroscopy and its use in identification and structural elucidation of many organic compounds. It also provides further information about some of the latest techniques such as the two dimensional spectroscopy and the Nuclear Overhauser effect.
ISBN: 955-9244-29-9 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244295 MOSQUITO COILS & CONSUMER
Author: Diyamanthi K Galpoththage
The monograph discusses in detail the raw materials used in the manufacture of mosquito coils, the role of the raw materials, the active ingredients, and the manufacture process. Also it gives brief accounts on the bio-efficiency, quality control, the guidance for proper use of coils, and the potential hazards involved.
ISBN: 955-9244-31-8 Bar Code No:
ATOMIC ABSORTION SPECTROMETRY
Author: K A S Pathirathne
The monograph gives the basic introduction to the theory of atomic absorption spectrometry, the necessary instrumentation for understanding the operational mechanism of the instrument and scope of its application. Includes basics on flame atomic spectrometry, electro-thermal atomic absorption
spectrometry and hydride generation techniques.
ISBN 978-955-9244-34-9 Bar Code No: 9 789559 244349
IRON MANAGEMENT IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
Author: Ramanee D Wijesekara
The monograph deals the management, use and relevance of iron in biological systems, with various aspects relation to the concentrations, stabilization, uptake and transport and the protective role of the serum protein-transferrins. Further the Iron storage through ferritin, which serves as a reservoir for iron transported by transferrins into cells in biological systems are also discussed.
ISBN: 955-9244-35-6 Bar Code No: 9 789559 24435 6
NUTRITIONAL ANTIOXIDANTS
Author: Sukumal Wimalasena
The monograph introduces the nature and chemical structure of these reactive antioxidants, the nature and action of anti oxidants. Further it discusses the In Vitro determination of anti oxidant activity, also it provides an account on anti oxidants and diseases.
ISBN 978-955-9244-39-4 Bar Code No 9 789559 24439 4
f-BLOCK ELEMENTS
Author: Sudantha Liyanage
Monograph No: 30
The Lanthanides and Actinides are dealt with in detail in the monograph, the characteristic properties of these elements their electronic structures which characterizes the properties and behavior of these elements. ISBN: 955-9244-28-0
Bar Code No: 9 789559 244288