[HTML][HTML] Appraisal of Post-Harvest Drying and Storage Operations in Africa: Perspectives on Enhancing Grain Quality

E Baidhe, CL Clementson, J Senyah, A Hammed - AgriEngineering, 2024 - mdpi.com
Grain quality is largely driven by grain infrastructure (technology) and handling practices
(application of knowledge on handling). The use of inappropriate infrastructure and …

[HTML][HTML] A review of the application of modeling and simulation to drying systems for improved grain and seed quality

E Baidhe, CL Clementson - Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2024 - Elsevier
Improper grain drying can compromise grain quality, posing a threat to global food security,
given grains' significant contribution to food supplies. However, grain drying practices vary …

Effectiveness of the solar biomass hybrid dryer for drying and disinfestation of maize

A Bosomtwe, JK Danso, EA Osekre, GP Opit… - Journal of Stored …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract The Solar Biomass Hybrid Dryer (SBHD) is a new technology developed in Ghana
for grain drying and utilizes biomass (agro-residues, timber scraps, etc.) along with solar …

Studies on the physical changes in corn seeds during hybrid drying (convection and microwave)

PM Cârlescu, MM Băetu, R Roșca, I Țenu - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
Hybrid seed drying technology, based on convection and microwave drying, is a modern
method, and the research on the physical changes in cereal seed resulting from hybrid …

A Preliminary Study on the Effect of the Instant Controlled Pressure Drop Technology (DIC) on Drying and Rehydration Kinetics of Maize Kernels (Zea mays L.)

A Cardador-Martínez, JL Pech-Almeida, K Allaf… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Maize is one of the three worldwide cereal crops with the most outstanding production;
however, its postharvest losses range from 2 to 40% due to inadequate harvesting, drying …

Techno-economic analysis of a crossflow column dryer for maize drying in Ghana

G Obeng-Akrofi, JO Akowuah, DE Maier, A Addo - Agriculture, 2021 - mdpi.com
In Ghana, smallholder maize farmers continue to serve as the primary contributor to maize
production. These farmers, however, still face challenges of access to appropriate, effective …

Platelet-rich plasma for treating dry eye disease–A systematic review and meta-analysis

PK Akowuah, CJ Obinwanne, E Owusu… - Contact Lens and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Purpose Dry eye disease has public health and economic significance. Platelet-rich plasma
is rich in anti-inflammatory agents and growth factors, both beneficial for ocular surface …

Reduction of aflatoxin in freshly harvested maize using solar dryers

EO Oni, CA Komolafe, AO Badmos… - Journal of the …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Aflatoxin‐contaminated grain consumption over the years has been known
to result in serious health hazards for its consumers. The present study investigated the …

Advancements and 4E+ Q performance analyses in solar drying for maize kernels preservation: A comprehensive review

S Suherman, MA Asy‐Syaqiq… - Journal of Food …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The world's population is projected to increase, impacting a 60% rise in food production
demand by 2050, including the demand for maize. Currently, maize production is estimated …

[HTML][HTML] Application of analytic hierarchy process in selection of an appropriate drying platform for maize drying in a solar bubble dryer

KA Armah, JO Akowuah, G Obeng-Akrofi… - Open Journal of Applied …, 2021 - scirp.org
The solar bubble dryer (SBD) is a convenient and better option to traditional open sun drying
commonly practiced by smallholder farmers in Ghana and other developing countries …