Original ArticleIndian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchVol. 59 | Issue 3s | 2025 | pp. s945–s949Open access
Novel Solar Micro Dryer for Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
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- 1 Department of Chemistry, Research Laboratory of Characterizations, Applications and Modelling of Materials (LR18ES08), Faculty of Science, El Manar University, Tunis, TUNISIA.
- 2 Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Selective Organic and Heterocyclic Synthesis Biological Activity Evaluation (LR17ES01), Faculty of Science of Tunis, El Manar University, Tunis, TUNISIA.
- 3 Department of Pharmacy, National Council of the Order of Pharmacists of Tunisia, Rue Ibn Charaf, Tunis Belvedere, TUNISIA.
Published in Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Correspondence: Ahmed Ridha El Ouederni
Department of Chemistry, Research Laboratory of Characterizations, Applications and Modelling of Materials (LR18ES08), Faculty of Science, El Manar University, Tunis, TUNISIA.
Email: Ahmedridha.elouederni@fst.utm.tn
Copyright: © 2025 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
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- Jan 1, 2025
- Received:
- May 5, 2024
- Accepted:
- Feb 22, 2025
- DOI:
- 10.5530/ijper.2025489
How to cite
Ouederni, A. R. E., Omrani, R., Taktouk, S., Ouederni, Y. E., Ouederni, N. E., & Katar, A. (2025). Novel Solar Micro Dryer for Aromatic and Medicinal Plants. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 59(3s), s945–s949. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.2025489
Abstract
Background:
This paper focuses on an experimental investigation of an indirect solar dryer, specifically designed for drying aromatic and medicinal plants.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study is to utilize solar energy as a sustainable and efficient source of heat for the drying process, ensuring high-quality dried products.
Materials and Methods:
Our project aimed to study, design, implement, and experimentally evaluate an indirect solar micro-dryer. The study involves conducting experiments using different types of aromatic and medicinal plants, analyzing the drying kinetics, and assessing the quality of the dried products.
Results:
The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the micro-solar dryer in achieving rapid and efficient drying while preserving the essential properties of the plants.
Conclusion:
The findings provide valuable insights into the potential application of solar drying technology for aromatic and medicinal plant processing, contributing to the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly drying methods in the agroindustry.
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| Title | Novel Solar Micro Dryer for Aromatic and Medicinal Plants |
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| Authors | Ahmed Ridha El Ouederni; Rania Omrani; Sonia Taktouk; Yasmine El Ouederni; Nour El Ouederni; Aida Katar |
| Affiliations | Department of Chemistry, Research Laboratory of Characterizations, Applications and Modelling of Materials (LR18ES08), Faculty of Science, El Manar University, Tunis, TUNISIA.; Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Selective Organic and Heterocyclic Synthesis Biological Activity Evaluation (LR17ES01), Faculty of Science of Tunis, El Manar University, Tunis, TUNISIA.; Department of Pharmacy, National Council of the Order of Pharmacists of Tunisia, Rue Ibn Charaf, Tunis Belvedere, TUNISIA. |
| Corresponding author | Ahmedridha.elouederni@fst.utm.tn |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 59, Issue 3s (2025) |
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