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

Food waste is one of the biggest challenges we are facing nowadays. According to the Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, approximately one-third of all food …

Traditional food drying methods, such as open sun drying (OSD) and hot air convective
drying (HAC), are widely employed due to their simplicity. However, these methods are …

In this paper, an ejector-assisted flash tank vapor injection heat pump cycle with dual
evaporators (EFVIC) for heat pump dryer applications is proposed based on a basic flash …

Postharvest losses (PHLs) of biomaterials, such as vegetables and fruits, significantly impact
food security and economic stability in developing nations. In Tanzania, PHLs are estimated …

This review aims to analyze recent advancements in heat pump dryers (HPDs) with a focus
on improving energy efficiency and conservation in drying processes. The objective is to …

This study examines a novel solar‐assisted heat pump dryer integrated with a thermal
energy storage system using soapstone as storage material. The dryer is investigated …

This study aims to design an efficient frost-free air source heat pump evaporator for use in
cold regions. The challenges of low performance, slow heat transfer, and poor energy …

Cassava tuber is an essential staple crop in tropical regions with versatile applications in the
food, feed, and industrial sectors. However, its high moisture content and perishable nature …

Modern technology has advanced the development of solar dryers, utilizing solar radiation
to efficiently remove moisture from various materials, including agricultural products, textiles …