Browsing RISTCON 2020 by Subject "Biodegradation"

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Bioremediation potential of Aspergillus fumigatus to restore some sites contaminated by used lubricating oil

Wijesooriya, M.M.; Masakorala, K.; Widana Gamage, S.M.K.; Jayalal, R.G.U.; Walakulu Gamage, S.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2020-01-22)

Soil contamination with used lubricating oil (ULO) due to anthropogenic activities has become an emerging global environmental issue. Since ULO contains hazardous organic compounds and heavy metals, remediation of ULO ...
Compressibility characteristics of synthetic municipal solid waste at different phases of biodegradation

Pradeep, W.T.R.A.; Priyankara, N.H. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2020-01-22)

Results of a laboratory investigation conducted to determine compressibility characteristics of synthetic municipal solid waste (SMSW) at different phases of biodegradation is presented. SMSW samples were prepared based ...
Microbiology as a viable fix for drinking water taste and odour issue; degradation of Geosmin using novel bacteria

Ganegoda, S.S.; Manage, P.M. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2020-01-22)

Presence of adverse taste and odour (T&O) in treated drinking water is one of the major issues in global drinking water suppliers. Geosmin (trans-1, 10-dimethyl-trans-9-decalol) is responsible for earthy taste and odour ...

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