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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

A major problem associated with the development of medicinal plant products is the lack of
quick, easy, and inexpensive methods to assess and monitor product quality. Essential oils …

The present investigation aimed to perform an optimisation process of the thermodynamic
characteristics for terebinth fruit drying under different drying conditions in a fluidised bed …