Beginning with harvesting, seeds are usually subjected to a series of processes which
include drying for immediate or future use. Seed quality can be influenced by several factors …

Brazil is one of the three largest producers of fruit in the world. As a consequence, it has
become one of the largest producers of agricultural residues. Studies have shown that the …

Predicting the flow behavior of particles is important for the equipment design and
optimization of processes and operations involving granular materials. Simulations using the …

In this work, we experimentally and numerically investigated the mixing/segregation
behavior of particles in an unbaffled rotary drum. We analyzed different combinations of …

This study presents a simulation and experimental study on the repose angle of acerola
residues and soybeans as monoparticles and in binary mixtures. The simulations were …

Residues of acerola generated as byproduct of fruit processing industry have been studied
in this work, due to its potential use as food supplementation. To ensure proper processing …

Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a promising technique for the improved management
and better use of agro-industrial wastes. In this study, the effects of temperature, reaction …

Brewer's spent grain (BSG) is the main by-product of the brewing industry. In this work, the
pyrolysis of BSG using a fixed bed reactor was studied with respect to the valorization of this …

Successful mineral processing depends largely on the adequate consideration of its
interactions with water. Considering water scarcity and the cost for the use of a fresh water …

West Indian cherry, widely known as acerola in Latin America, is a fruit rich in vitamin C and
other bioactive compounds. In Brazil, the largest producer of acerola in the world, the …