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Integrated performance assessment of vacuum heat pump drying: a multi-criteria framework for energy-quality optimization in banana slice drying

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: An integrated assessment framework was developed to optimize vacuum heat pump drying of green banana slices, achieving 46% faster drying, 83% higher exergy efficiency, and superior color and vitamin C retention.

Source: Sustainable Food Technology

DOI: 10.1039/d5fb00546a

Authors: Thanapon Saengsuwan, Narathip Sujinda

Institutions: Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, Kasetsart University

Language: English

Topic: Food Drying and Modeling

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Responsible consumption and production, Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Kasetsart University, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University

OpenAlex ID: W4415952658

FWCI: 1.319

Cites: 51

Cited by: 3

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