Solar drying technologies and applications in the last 10 years have been summarized and
discussed in this article. A wide scope of the main elements that make this technique …

Drying is a fundamental process for preserving agricultural products, involving heat and
mass exchanges. As a sustainable selection, researchers are focusing on solar dryers to …

This study aims to evaluate the drying kinetics of basil leaves using microwave-assisted
drying (MAD) to determine moisture content, moisture ratio, drying rate, and economic …

Given the significance spearmint (Mentha spicata L.), there is an increased demand for dry
medicines and high-quality aromatic mint. In this study, a non-destructive technique based …

The fluctuation of solar radiation throughout the day presents a significant obstacle to the
widespread adoption of solar dryers for the dehydration of agricultural products, particularly …

The present work dealt with a detailed energy and exergy analysis for potatoes drying in a
hybrid infrared/hot air dryer. Studying optimization factors of drying air temperature and …

The use of solar energy for drying is considered one of the most environmentally friendly
ways to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The purpose of this experimental study is to …

Nowadays, the electronic nose (e-nose) has gained a huge amount of attention due to its
ability to detect and differentiate mixtures of various gases and odors using a limited number …

In this study, drying characteristics, kinetic modelling, energy and exergy analyses of a
convective hot air dryer are presented for water yam. The drying experiments were carried …

Purpose Food loss and wastage is an issue of global concern and the household sector is
one of the biggest contributors to this. Solar drying has been explored by many eminent …