Plastics and Rubber - Sri Lanka

Volume 23 · 2025

Innovating for a Sustainable Future: Advancement in Plastics & Rubber Industry in Sri Lanka

17 published articlesPublished 2025-08-01

Contents

Articles in this volume

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Technical Article

Tyre Manufacturing Process Cost Reduction and Productivity Improvement through Operational Excellence

Dr. Udayakantha Sabaratne · pp. 14–16

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Review Article

The Science of Pigments: Evolution, Structure, Optical Metrics and Sustainability Challenges

W.A.D.D. Lakruwan Gunarathna · pp. 17–23

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Research Article

Effect of Mastication Time on the Curing and Dynamic Properties of Natural Rubber Gum Compounds: Towards Sustainable Rubber Processing

R.D. Rathnayaka, E.M.D.H. Deegala, T.S. Warnasinghe, K.V.M. Chamara, E.K.A. Maduwantha, Siriwardena, S., A. Weerakoan · pp. 24–27

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Review Article

From Data to Decisions: Control Charts as a Quality Compass

Dr. Samanthi Chathurika Mathugama · pp. 28–32

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Research Article

Employee Safety Awareness in a Leading Glove Manufacturing Company in Sri Lanka: Survey-Based in Sri Lanka

M.R.M.P. Sandaruwan, D.M. Bihari Rajapaksha, Mrs. Y.H.P.C.S. Jayathilake, Dr. K. Fernando · pp. 33–39

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Industry Article

Shaping the Future of Plastics in Sri Lanka: Industry Trends, Trade, and Sustainability Pathways

Roshani Marjan · pp. 40–46

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Research Article

Effect of Recovered Carbon Black on the Physicomechanical Properties and Curing Characteristics of Rubber Compounds

Chandrasena U.U.C.D, Jayawarna J.C · pp. 47–50

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Industry Article

Rubber Resilience Under Pressure: The Strategic Fallout of SVAT Abolition and the Uncertain Promise of the Risk-Based Refund System

K.A.C. Vidyaratne · pp. 51–57

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Research Article

Cost-Effective Automated Plastic Sorting Using InGaAs Photodetectors and Machine Learning: A Multi-Attribute Detection Approach for Enhanced Recycling Automation

· pp. 58–62

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Review Article

A review on functional Role and Advancements of Tire Plies in Pneumatic Tires

Wijepala T.N.K., Abeykoon A.M.T.D., Srinath K.N.T., Priyadarshana M.D., Arunoda M.P.M.K., Weerasooriya P.R.D. · pp. 63–65

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Technical Article

Innovative Model (Crown-Cone-Star) for Empowerment of Workforce

Dr (Mrs) M.C.W Somaratne · pp. 66–69

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Industry Article

Emerging trend in tile industry: SPC tiles

K.D.A. Kaluarachchi · pp. 70–72

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Review Article

A Review of Blooming in Natural Rubber Products: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Solutions

R.S. Hettiarachchige, M.C.W. Somarathne · pp. 73–76

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Technical Article

Developing Clear Career Pathways for the Rubber and Plastics Sector Workforce in Sri Lanka

M.C.W. Somaratne · pp. 77–80

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Research Article

A Materials Science-Based Evaluation of Pet Bottle Recycling: Structural Degradation Analysis Via FTIR Spectroscopy and Shore D Hardness Testing

M.A. Gayathri Hiranya, V.C.S Weragoda · pp. 81–84

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Technical Article

The Modern Laboratory as a Socio-Technical System: Leadership, Quality, and Innovation in Practice

Devaki Rodrigo · pp. 85–89

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Technical Article

Pushing boundaries! - VESTENAMER® in Recycling Rubber Applications

Dr. Alexander Paasche, Frank Lindner, Dr. Peter Hannen, Dr. Marco Gensheimer, Ankur Kant · pp. 90–102

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