Some Recent Research and Development in Drying Technologies: Product Perspective
Journal
Drying Technology
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
11
Pages
1339-1349
Date Issued
2015
Author(s)
Liu X.
Abstract
Thermal drying is a major industrial energy consumer in developed economies. Efficient, energy-saving, low environmental impact drying processes to produce dried products of uniform quality that meet specific specifications are desired. This mini-review provides a nonexhaustive view of recent advances in drying technologies, particularly on product perspectives. Based on the listed studies, the challenges and ways forward are discussed. ? 2015, Copyright ? Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Subjects
Biomass
Food drying
Wood
Other Subjects
Biomass; Energy conservation; Environmental impact; Wood; Developed economies; Dried products; Drying process; Drying technology; Food drying; Industrial energy consumers; Recent researches; Thermal drying; Drying
Description
Article type: review
Type
review