[HTML][HTML] Renewable energy as an alternative source for energy management in agriculture

Y Majeed, MU Khan, M Waseem, U Zahid, F Mahmood… - Energy Reports, 2023 - Elsevier
This study provides a high-level overview of alternative energy sources that can be
harnessed to power agricultural operations, focusing on renewable energy technologies …

Solar drying Technologies: A review and future research directions with a focus on agroindustrial applications in medium and large scale

NM Ortiz-Rodríguez, M Condorí, G Durán… - Applied Thermal …, 2022 - Elsevier
The food industry accounts for approximately 30% of global energy consumption. In
addition, food-processing activities contribute almost 26% of total greenhouse gas …

Is sustainable energy development ensured in the EU agriculture? Structural shifts and the energy-related greenhouse gas emission intensity

B Peng, D Streimikiene, GP Agnusdei… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
The changes in energy use and energy-mix are important in ensuring the implementation of
the sustainability goals, especially those related to the climate change. Even though there …

[HTML][HTML] Optimized solar food dryer with varied air heater designs

SA Mohammed, WH Alawee, MT Chaichan… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
The use of solar energy for drying is considered one of the most environmentally friendly
ways to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The purpose of this experimental study is to …

Importance of renewable energy in the fight against global climate change

A Pani, SS Shirkole, AS Mujumdar - Drying Technology, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The relationship between climate change and energy-intensive industrial processes has
been addressed repeatedly with scientific evidence that global warming is to a significant …

Comprehensive assessment of heat pump dryers for drying agricultural products

ABT Loemba, B Kichonge… - Energy Science & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Fruits and vegetables are agricultural products that require preservation to enhance and
protect shelf life, encapsulate natural flavour, and retain nutritional content. Globally …

An overview of progress, challenges, needs and trends in mathematical modeling approaches in food drying

C Chen, Z Pan - Drying Technology, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Drying is one of the most effective methods to preserve foods and guarantee their supply for
more people. Mathematical modeling is an important tool that aids the design, development …

Exploring the effects of farm mechanization, financial development, and renewable energy on China's food production

Z Batool, Q Ain, A Rehman - Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2024 - Springer
Despite having 22% of the world's population, China only has 7% of arable land, making it
difficult for the country to be self-sufficient in food production and increasing food security …

Nostoc sphaeroides Cyanobacteria: a review of its nutritional characteristics and processing technologies

S Zhu, J Xu, B Adhikari, W Lv… - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Nostoc sphaeroides is an edible Cyanobacterium which has high nutritional value and is
widely used in dietary supplements and therapeutic products. N. sphaeroides contains …

Mathematical modeling of nutritional, color, texture, and microbial activity changes in fruit and vegetables during drying: A critical review

SS Tuly, M Mahiuddin, A Karim - Critical Reviews in Food Science …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Retention of quality attributes during drying of fruit and vegetables is a prime concern since
the product's acceptability depends on the overall quality; particularly on the nutritional …