Impact of Tissue Decay on Drying Kinetics, Moisture Diffusivity, and Microstructure of Bell Pepper and Strawberry

This study investigates the potential to transform plant-based waste into a sustainable resource for animal feed through dehydration. Currently, research on the drying perfor- mance of decayed plant tissues remains scarce. To address this gap, we explored the use of a thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) as a precisely controlled convective drying method to evaluate the drying performance of decayed strawberries (ST) and bell peppers (BP), as models for high- and low-porous structures,...