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Characterization of thermal effects and optimization in laser drying process of pepper berries (Piper nigrum L.): A feasibility study

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Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering

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Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Volume 240, Issue 3, Page 3406-3418, June 2026.
Conventional drying methods use comparatively high temperatures for prolonged periods of time, hence lowering the final product quality and changing consumer preferences. Laser drying is a reasonably effective drying technique that has advantages over ...