In this work, a hybrid method coupling pseudo-potential lattice Boltzmann model (LBM) and pore network (PNM) to simulate drying in porous media is proposed. Based on the watershed method,...

This study aimed to examine the energy and exergy indices of rosemary drying process in a hybrid-solar dryer (HSD) effects air-drying parameters on these thermodynamic indices. Drying experiments were carried out at four levels air temperature (40, 50, 60, 70 ?C) three velocity (1, 1.5, 2 m/s). Energy calculated by application first second laws thermodynamics. Based principal laws, efficiency, ...

Controlled and local release of growth factors and nutrients from porous scaffolds is important for maintenance of cell survival, proliferation, and promotion of tissue regeneration. The purpose of the present research was to design a controlled release porous collagen-microbead hybrid scaffold with controlled pore structure capable of releasing insulin for application to cartilage tissue regen...

BACKGROUND The current typical drying methods for red ginseng are sun drying and hot-air drying. The purpose of this study was to investigate drying characteristics of red ginseng by using far-infrared drying. METHODS The far-infrared drying tests on red ginseng were conducted at two drying stages: (1) high temperature for 24 h drying and (2) low temperature drying until the final moisture co...