The potential of climate-resilient energy practices depends on the integration of sustainable
energy with energy storage, such as solar energy. Solar energy offers desirable thermal …

A large number of herb-drying studies have been conducted in recent decades and several
herb-drying techniques have been introduced. However, the quality of commercial dried …

In this experimental study, the performance of an evacuated U-tube solar collector (ETSC)
combined with an indirect solar dryer is investigated, and the obtained results are compared …

Herb drying is a common stabilization technique in preserving vital qualities of essential oil
yield and bioactive compounds. However, systematic and appropriate drying methods are …

This paper presents thin‐layer drying of parchment coffee (Coffea arabica). Thin‐layer
drying of parchment coffee was conducted under controlled temperatures (50° C, 60° C, and …

Leaves of Lippia thymoides (Verbenaceae) were dried in an oven at 40, 50 and 60° C and
the kinetic of drying and the influence of the drying process on the chemical composition …

This research deals with the analysis process of thyme in a hybrid (solar‐electric) dryer. The
drying process was administered using three air velocities of 1, 1.5, and 2 m/s and four …

The study was conducted on lotus rhizomes to find the kinetics of drying and ultrasound‐
assisted extraction process of antioxidant, energy‐economic, quality parameters, and …

Piper umbellatum L. possesses diuretic, antimalarial, vermifuge, and anti-inflammatory
properties, in addition to having essential oil in its leaves. Presuming that substances and …

Vernonia amygdalina (VA) popularly known as bitter leaf is a common and popular
vegetable in Nigeria used as a spice in many delicacies and as medicine. Most people …