Olive oil industry is one of the most important industries in the world. Currently, the land
devoted to olive-tree cultivation around the world is ca. 11× 106 ha, which produces more …

Drying temperature, air velocity, material thickness during hot air drying usually have a
significant influence on drying kinetics and quality attributes of fruits and vegetables …

It is critical to develop carbon removal projects that are both effective and financially viable.
Herein, we investigated the carbon removal potential of an industrial biochar system in …

This study aimed to predict the drying kinetics, energy utilization (Eu), energy utilization ratio
(EUR), exergy loss, and exergy efficiency of quince slice in a hot air (HA) dryer using …

Olive tree pruning is the most abundant agricultural waste in the Mediterranean region and a
sustainable exploitation pathway has yet to be established. In the framework of circular bio …

Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) allows the conversion of organic waste into a solid
product called hydrochar with improved fuel properties. Olive tree pruning biomass (OTP), a …

Grape pomace powders (GPP) were obtained and used to elaborate a gluten-free premix
suitable for use in culinary recipes. The grape pomace was dried at 55 and 75° C and then …

The influence of air temperature on drying kinetics of radish slices in a bench scale
convective tray dryer was examined experimentally and suitable drying model was …

The development of efficient and sustainable composites remains a primary objective of
both research and industry. In this study, the use of biochar, an eco-friendly reinforcing …

The olive oil production is a key economic sector for the producing countries, mainly in the
Mediterranean region. However, the worldwide increasing oil production led to the …