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A New Strategy for Consumption of Functional Lipids from Ericerus pela (Chavannes): Study on Microcapsules and Effervescent Tablets Containing Insect Wax–Derived Policosanol
26/09/2023 -
In this study, we addressed various challenges associated with the consumption of functional lipids from the Ericerus pela (Chavannes), including unfavorable taste, insolubility in water, difficulty...
Improvement of Hot Air Dried Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.) Product Quality: Optimization of Drying and Blanching Process by Experimental Design
21/09/2023 -
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) is a plant species belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, growing in tropical regions and containing health-promoting beneficial compounds. In the current study,...
Eco-friendly drying techniques: a comparison of solar, biomass, and hybrid dryers
16/08/2023 -
Solar energy provides desired thermal energy for diverse applications, including industrial heating, domestic cooking, power generation, desalination, and agri-food preservation. Despite extensive...
Utilization of Ceramic Waste Material as Cement Substitution in Concrete
14/08/2023 -
Researchers and engineers have been exploring alternative materials to partially substitute for cement in concrete to decrease carbon emissions and promote sustainability. Industrial pozzolanic waste...
Enhanced Thermal Pad Composites Using Densely Aligned MgO Nanowires
20/07/2023 -
Owing to the increasing demand for the miniaturization and integration of electronic devices, thermal interface materials (TIMs) are crucial components for removing heat and improving the lifetime...
Experimental Study of Grain Dryer Noise Emissions
12/06/2023 -
There is increasing interest in the environmental noise emissions from grain dryers and the potential impact of practical noise pollution mitigations such as barriers adjacent to dryers. Grain dryers...
Monitoring Temperature Profile and Drying Kinetics of Thin-Layer Banana Slices under Controlled Forced Convection Conditions
10/06/2023 -
The drying kinetics of banana slices were examined in a forced convection dryer using an infrared camera to monitor the temperature profile and drying kinetics under control conditions. The air...
Assessing the Impact of Roasting Temperatures on Biochemical and Sensory Quality of Macadamia Nuts (Macadamia integrifolia)
24/05/2023 -
Depending on the temperature regime used during roasting, the biochemical and sensory characteristics of macadamia nuts can change. ‘A4′ and...
A New Mode of a Natural Convection Solar Greenhouse Dryer for Domestic Usage: Performance Assessment for Grape Drying
12/05/2023 -
It is known that the natural convection (NC) solar drying process is a simple and cheap method for drying foodstuffs, but it is not preferable for common users in the case of drying high-moisture...
Assessment of energy, exergy, environmental, and economic study of an evacuated tube solar dryer for drying Krishna Tulsi
27/04/2023 -
In the present work, experimental studies of drying Krishna tulsi leaves in an in-house fabricated evacuated tube solar collector (ETSC) connected with an indirect solar dryer are carried out. The...
Response Surface Methodology Approach for Predicting Convective/Infrared Drying, Quality, Bioactive and Vitamin C Characteristics of Pumpkin Slices
06/03/2023 -
In this research, a convective/infrared (CV/IR) dryer was used to dry pumpkin slices. For optimization of the drying conditions, the influence of three levels of independent variables including air...
Drying Kinetics, Physicochemical and Thermal Analysis of Onion Puree Dried Using a Refractance Window Dryer
26/02/2023 -
Onions have a high moisture content, which makes them more susceptible to microbial growth. Drying is one of the postharvest preservation methods applied to decrease onion moisture content, thereby...
Experimental and Numerical Simulations of a Solar Air Heater for Maximal Value Addition to Agricultural Products
06/02/2023 -
Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Currently, the agricultural sector is facing many challenges, especially post-harvest losses, which result in lower yield and...
A Vertical Fountain Dryer Adjusted for Sawdust and Wood Chips Drying
01/02/2023 -
This article presents the preliminary results on the drying process in a fountain dryer designed and adapted to drying waist sawdust and/or chips of various morphology and moisture content. In terms...
Drying Process Modeling and Quality Assessments Regarding an Innovative Seed Dryer
29/01/2023 -
The dehydration of agricultural products is a topic of research covering the preservation and conservation of the quality of agricultural and food items. The actual tasks of environmental protection...
Performance Analysis and Identification of an Indirect Photovoltaic Thermal Dryer with Aluminum Oxide Nano-Embedded Thermal Energy Storage Modification
29/01/2023 -
In the current paper, different thermal energy storage unit-integrated photovoltaic thermal (PVT) air collectors with and without nanoparticles have been designed, fabricated and tested. Aluminum...
Experimental investigation of modified indirect solar dryer with integrated thermal storage material for drying of dhekia (Diplazium esculentum) fern
19/01/2023 -
Food product drying is a crucial stage in the preservation of crops and agricultural by-products that are used as raw materials for numerous end applications. The novelty of the study is the...
Web Wrinkle Defects due to Temperature Profile in Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing Systems
15/01/2023 -
The roll-to-roll manufacturing system is extensively used for mass producing products made of plastic, paper, and fabric in several traditional industries. When flexible substrates, also known as...
Using Particle Residence Time Distributions as an Experimental Approach for Evaluating the Performance of Different Designs for a Pilot-Scale Spray Dryer
24/12/2022 -
The performances of four different designs for a pilot-scale spray dryer have been evaluated and compared based on experimentally measured particle residence time distributions (RTD), recovery rates...
Macroporous Mannitol Granules Produced by Spray Drying and Sacrificial Templating
21/12/2022 -
In pharmaceutical applications, the porous particles of organic compounds can improve the efficiency of drug delivery, for example into the pulmonary system. We report on the successful preparation...
Drying Characteristics and Quality Analysis of Medicinal Herbs Dried by an Indirect Solar Dryer
19/12/2022 -
Considering the solar radiation status in Oman, a low-cost, indirect, stand-alone, forced-convective solar dryer was developed to dry medicinal herbs, which are sensitive to direct sun. The hot air...
