Technical Programme

Session 1 : Microplastics in the Environment – Sources, Distribution, and Fate (1:30 pm - 3:00 pm on Friday 24th of October)
Venue: C2.4
Session Chairs: Prof. MP Deeyamulla and Dr. Subhashini Gunathilaka
Abstract ID Title
A5 Microplastic pollution in urban waters of southern Sri Lanka
A16 Impact of polyethylene terephthalate microplastic fibers on the aquatic macrophyte Lemna minor
A17 Abundance of macro litter and microplastic in water and sediment in Negombo Estuary, Sri Lanka
A18 Assessing the influence of sediment characteristics on visible microplastic distribution in beach sediments
A7 Comparative analysis of microplastic contamination level in Indian backwater oysters (Crassostrea madrasensis) at Kalpitiya Lagoon and Panadura Estuary, Sri Lanka
Session 2 : Human Exposure and Health Implications of Microplastics (1:30 pm - 3:00 pm on Friday 24th of October)
Venue: C2.5
Session Chairs: Prof. Anura Wickramasinghe and Dr. Russel de Silva
Abstract ID Title
A1 Environmental and health impacts of improper plastic waste disposal in a coastal fishing community: A study from Gurunagar, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
A4 Microplastic contaminations in dry fish, Negombo, Sri Lanka
A12 Neuroinflammatory responses to microplastic exposure in human iPSC-derived brain organoids and neural models: A systematic review of mechanistic and transcriptomic evidence
A13 Detection of airborne microplastics in human lung biopsies using confocal laser scanning microscopy and correlative electron microscopy
A15 Impact of polystyrene microplastics on human sperm function and DNA integrity: A systematic review
A19 Identifying microplastic contamination in street foods at Galle Face Green, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Session 3 : Detection, Monitoring, and Characterization Techniques (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm on Friday 24th of October)
Venue: C2.4
Session Chairs: Dr. Nilmini Jayasena and Dr. Lakmal Jayarathne
Abstract ID Title
A6 Method optimization for assessing microplastic contamination in marine macroalgae
A11 Assessment of microplastics in urban road dust and build-up air
A21 Sansevieria trifasciata for simultaneous biomonitoring and bioremediation of airborne microplastics in indoor air
A22 Distribution and temporal variation of airborne microplastics in university indoor environments
A2 A solar-powered, low-cost GPS solution for tracking floating plastic waste in small water bodies
Session 4 : Mitigation, Remediation, and Technological Innovations (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm on Friday 24th of October)
Venue: C2.5
Session Chairs: Prof. Ayanthi Navaratne and Dr. Susanthi Jayasinghe
Abstract ID Title
A3 Assessment of microplastic contamination in sea salt of Sri Lanka and remedial measures
A9 Environmental degradation of microplastics into nanoplastics: A review of its mechanisms, implications, and mitigation
A20 Analysis of microplastics released from toothbrushing
A23 Assessing microplastic removal from water: Influence of solubility factors and efficacy of sand filtration

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Prof. Nadeeshani Nanayakkara

nadeen@eng.pdn.ac.lk / +94 81 239 3574

Symposium Secretary

Ms. Chathurika Munasinghe

chathurikam@sci.pdn.ac.lk / +94 714 000 445

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