Solar drying is one of the most efficient and cost-effective, renewable, and sustainable
technologies to conserve agricultural products in Asian and sub-Saharan African (SSA) …

Pomegranate peel has substantial amounts of phenolic compounds, such as hydrolysable
tannins (punicalin, punicalagin, ellagic acid, and gallic acid), flavonoids (anthocyanins and …

Due to continuous growth in population and sharp increase in energy and food demand,
research on alternative energy sources independent of fossil fuels has increased over the …

Uncertain price rise and rapid depletion of fossil fuels accelerated the development of
renewable energy sources in the form of alternative power sources. Solar is an abundant …

In this review, we present the fundamental mechanisms and descriptions of solar collectors,
which are indispensable components of solar dryers. Then, analysis methods typically used …

The use of solar energy in recent years has reached a remarkable edge. The continuous
research for an alternative power source due to the perceived scarcity of fuel fossils is its …

Inappropriate food conservation practices along with insufficient and inefficient storage
systems are often responsible for the deterioration in food quality of agricultural products …

Drying for agricultural and marine products are one of the most attractive and cost-effective
application of solar energy. Numerous types of solar dryers have been designed and …

Agricultural products such as coffee, tobacco, tea, fruit, cocoa beans, rice, nuts, and timber
generally require drying through a consistent application of relatively low heat. Traditionally …

Improper handling of fruits and vegetables causes a significant postharvest loss. Among the
postharvest preservation mechanisms, solar dryers are reported as sustainable and suitable …