This article presents the performance of a low-cost, simple and sustainable natural
convection greenhouse dryer (NCGHD) for vermicelli drying. Vermicelli samples of diameter …

Highlights An exergy and energy analysis during basil leaf drying is performed. Factors
investigated include drying rate, energy utilization, energy utilization ratio, exergy efficiency …

Aroma is one of the most significant quality traits for many pharmaceutical plants and their
products as it indicates the quality of the raw material. The aroma may be lowered to …

In this study, the effect of infrared (IR) and hot air dryers on the drying properties of saffron
petals was investigated. Drying of saffron petals was done under three level temperature 40 …

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 …

Solar energy is a green and renewable clean energy. Using this as main or auxiliary energy
to dry agricultural materials could reduce energy consumption and improve product quality …

This study aimed to examine the energy and exergy indices of the rosemary drying process
in a hybrid-solar dryer (HSD) and the effects of air-drying parameters on these …

The activities of alpha-amylase, beta-amylase, sucrose synthase, and invertase enzymes
are under the influence of storage conditions and can affect the structure of starch, as well as …

The forced convection indirect solar dryer (FISD) provides better quality food products for
lower duration than open sun drying (OSD). The drying experiments on guava slices were …

Orange peel is one of the main by-products from juice processing, and is considered as a
promising source of phenolic compounds with anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti …