Some Recent Research and Development in Drying Technologies: Product Perspective

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.

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