Natural energy materials and storage systems for solar dryers: State of the art

• DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2023.112276
• Publication Date: 2023-03-21T05:39:49Z
• Authors: Bade Venkata Suresh; Yegireddi Shireesha; Teegala Srinivasa...; Gaurav Dwivedi; Ali Torabi Haghighi; Epari Ritesh Patro
• Keywords: Solar dryer

Inappropriate food conservation practices along with insufficient and inefficient storage systems are often responsible for the deterioration in quality of agricultural products leading to insecurity economic loss. Open sun drying is a well-known traditional preservation technique but limited use due its low efficiency long times. Solar considered most effective, economical, green sustainable technology available preserve farm produce. In this regard, an attempt has been made study, review solar dryer technologies, natural energy materials persevering reported detail. An extensive classification comparative analysis dryers have presented. Evolutionary performance assessment using various indicators carried out employing storage. Polices, challenges, risks recommendations improvement existing as well development new technologies impacting quality, economic, social environmental aspects dried discussed The study concluded that processes thermal devices based on preferred delivering extended shelf life produce energy-efficient manner.