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Solar and open sun drying of untreated and pretreated banana stalk chips biomass: a sustainable processing of biomass using renewable solar energy
The stalk of banana is an abundant biomass that can be sustainably converted into bioenergy, biofuels, biosorbents, animal feeds and fibers. The...
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A conspectus review on solar drying of wood: regional and technical contrivances
Fuel quality is an important measure to assess as conventional fuel resources have been depleted at an alarming rate over recent years. For...
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Identification of barriers and drivers to implementation of solar drying technologies
The requirement for energy is increasing day by day, and the available fossil reserves will be depleted shortly leading to various environmental...
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Evaluating the efficacy of coconut oil as thermal storage media for enhancing solar drying performance of wood fuels
The appropriate storage, transportation, and utilization of wood-based fuels, including woodchips, pellets, and sawdust, in the energy production...
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Solar dryers as a promising drying technology: a comprehensive review
Dryers are utilized in food industry and agriculture in order to extend the useful lifespan of corps. Thermal energy is required for water removal in...
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Performance studies on indirect forced convection solar dryer without and with thermal energy storage during drying muskmelon slices
The current study evaluated the performance parameters and drying characteristics of muskmelon slices in the indirect forced convection solar dryer...
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Experimental investigations on drying kinetics and modeling of two-phase olive pomace dried in a hybrid solar greenhouse dryer
Olive pomace is generated during the production of olive oil. The disposal of olive pomace presents a serious environmental issue to the agricultural...
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Mixed-Mode Solar Drying and its Effect on Physicochemical and Colorimetric Properties of Zompantle (Erythrina Americana)
A mixed-mode solar drying was developed to evaluate the physicochemical and colorimetric properties of Zompantle ( Erythrina americana ). A 2 2 -factorial...
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Food Drying
The chapter covers several processes that involve the removal of water from foods to produce dried, dehydrated foods or food concentrates. The...
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Evaluating the performance of an indirect solar dryer and drying parameters of pineapple: comparing natural and forced convection
The drying kinetics of pineapple and the performance of indirect solar dryers (natural and forced) were experimentally investigated and compared....
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Emerging Novel Technologies for Food Drying
Food is vital for the survival of human beings. However, due to its perishable nature, it will spoil rapidly; therefore, it must be preserved....
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Solar drying of flame seedless (Vitis vinifera l.) grape after different pretreatments: characterization of raisin’s physicochemical and functional properties
Five different pretreatment strategies for the drying Flame seedless raisins were used: ultrasound, freezing, dip** in 0.05% NaOH solution,...
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Real-time monitoring of solar drying of melon slices with a portable NIR spectrometer: a preliminary approach
A mild solar drying process on melon slices was carried out. During the whole process, Near InfraRed (NIR) spectra (900–1700 nm) were collected...
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Effects of Process Conditions on Drying of Tomato Pomace in a Novel Daylight Simulated Photovoltaic-Assisted Drying System
The tomato pomace (TP), which is a by-product of the production of tomato paste, was dried in a novel custom-designed daylight simulated photovoltaic...
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Feasibility study and optimization of solar-assisted intermittent microwave–convective drying condition for potato
Intermittent microwave–convective drying (IMCD) is an advanced drying technology that overcomes the shortcomings of microwave, convective, and...
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A mild and innovative solar drying process to provide high quality products
In Develo** Countries postharvest loss of fruits is very high due to the perishable nature of fruits, poor postharvest handling, and lack of cheap...
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The application of solar drying process for the valorisation of papaya fruit
Food loss and malnutrition are critical aspects of modern society and a source of concern especially in develo** countries, such as East Africa....
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Fig (Ficus carica) Drying Technologies
The need for drying biological materials is essential in the agri-food industry, producing high-quality and shelf-stable products. Notorious for its...
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An In-Depth Analysis of Various Technologies Used for Mushroom Drying
The possible health advantages and abundance of physiologically active substances in mushrooms make them a prized food. To preserve mushrooms and...
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Numerical performance assessment of a solar greenhouse dryer for the drying of Olive Mill Wastewater
Olive Mill wastewater is considered as a hazardous olive by-product due to its high organic load and its toxic activity. The drying of this effluent...
