Solar dryers are used to dry various agricultural products cleanly and cost-effectively. Their
performance can be improved by integrating phase change materials (PCM) for thermal …

There is a strong demand for food and energy security to attain sustainable development in
develo** countries. Solar refrigeration systems (SRS) offer a crucial solution for reducing …

Drying process, as one of the most energy-intensive processes, plays a significant role in a
variety of agricultural, residential and industrial applications. Existing solar or heat pump …

The exploration of insects as a sustainable protein source is gaining interest as an
alternative solution to ensure food security and meet the increasing global food demand …

Solar dryers assisted with phase change material (PCM) speed up the drying process by
compensating the negating effect of reduced or absence of solar energy under cloudy or …

Solar chimney power plants (SCPPs) are gaining attention as sustainable energy solutions,
yet their efficiency and energy output have limitations. To enhance these factors, various …

In this study, a novel solar dryer is presented and analyzed experimentally and numerically.
The proposed device is a small, passive, indirect solar dryer that works in an unconventional …

Solar drying is an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly method. However, during
periods without sunlight, the lack of energy input to the dryer causes it to cease drying …

Solar water heaters are considered environmentally friendly due to their reduced fuel
consumption. However, they have certain drawbacks, such as slow water heating and a …

Drying, aconventional and energy-intensive process, needs to transition from dependency
on high-grade energy sources like electricity to renewable energy in the food processing …