scholarly journals Study on water sorption isotherm of summer onion

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Masud Alam ◽  
Md Nazrul Islam

The water sorption characteristics of dehydrated onion and onion solutes composite by vacuum drying (VD) and air drying (AD) were developed at room temperature using vacuum desiccators containing saturated salt solutions at various relative humidity levels (11-93%). From moisture sorption isotherm data, the monolayer moisture content was estimated by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and Guggenheim-Anderson-de Boer (GAB) equation using data up to a water activity of 0.52 and 0.93 respectively. Results showed that in case of non treated samples the monolayer moisture content values (Wo) of BET gave slightly higher values than GAB (9.7 vs 8.2) for VD, while GAB gave higher value than BET (11.0 vs 9.8) for AD. It is also seen that the treated and non treated onion slice and onion powder absorbed approximately the same amount of water at water activities below about 0.44 and above 0.44 the treated samples begin to absorb more water than the non treated samples. It was observed that 10-20% added of sugar gave no change in water sorption capacity while the amount of sorbed water increases with increasing amount added salt for mix onion product.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 40(1): 35-51, March 2015

Author(s):  
J Roy ◽  
MA Alim ◽  
MN Islam

The study was carried out for the purpose of determining the drying kinetics as well as moisture sorption isotherm of hybrid-81 corn. Corn at about 31% moisture content (wb) was dried in a forced convective hot air cabinet dryer at different drying conditions, such as variable air dry bulb temperature (40°C, 50°C and 60°C) and loading density (3.56 kg/m2, 7.12 kg/m2, and 10.68 kg/m2) as well as in shining sun at different layers (3.56 kg/m2, 7.12 kg/m2, and 10.68 kg/m2). The water sorption isotherm of the dried corn was developed using vacuum desiccators, which contained saturated salt solutions in the range of 11-93% RHs. The mono-layer moisture content calculated by the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) model (6.76 g/100 g solid) was lesser than that calculated by the Guggenheim–Anderson–De Boer (GAB) model (10.53 g/100 g solid). The energy constants were 10.45 and 4.64 as per BET and GAB equation, respectively. Both models gave suitable fits for corn. The activation energy (Ea) for diffusion of water was found to be 11.09 kcal/gm-mole for corn. Furthermore, it was noticed that, with the increase of corn layer, the drying rate decreased in case of both sun and mechanical drying. However, higher loading density resulted in efficient drying, at least up to 10.7 kg/m2. It was shown that the drying time to obtain stability was the lowest for moisture content (12.08 %) corresponding to aw of 0.65 in case of BET or GAB monolayer moisture content. This finding could be helpful in predicting the storage life of corn.J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 15(2): 309-317, December 2017


2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mutiara Nur Alfiah ◽  
Sri Hartini ◽  
Margareta Novian Cahyanti

<p>This research aims to determine moisture sorption isotherm curves, moisture sorption isotherm models and thermodynamic properties of fermented cassava flour by red yeast rice. The moisture sorption isotherm model used are Guggenheim Anderson deBoer (GAB), Brunauer Emmet Teller (BET) and Caurie. Meanwhile, the test of modelling accuray by Mean Relative Deviation (MRD) and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE). The thermodynamic properties, i.e., enthalpy and entropy were calculated by Clausius - Clapeyron equation. The result shows that the moisture sorption isotherm curve on fermented cassava flour in a sigmoid form (type II). The GAB model is the best model for moisture sorption isotherm of fermented cassava flour by red yeast rice. The MRD and RMSE values at 30˚C, 35˚C and 40˚C are 3.12%, 2.71%, 3.81%, and 1.01, 0.35, 0.42, respectively. The monolayer moisture content at 30˚C, 35˚C and 40˚C are 6.61%, 6.27% and 6.91%, based on GAB model. Meanwhile, when the BET model was used, the monolayer moisture content are 4.92%, 4.86% and 5.19%, while by Caurie model are 6.37%, 6.18% and 5.30%, at 30˚C, 35˚C and 40˚C, respectively. The enthalpy and entropy of water sorption process were decreased when moisture content increased.</p>


2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mutiara Nur Alfiah ◽  
Sri Hartini ◽  
Margareta Novian Cahyanti

<p>This research aims to determine moisture sorption isotherm curves, moisture sorption isotherm models and thermodynamic properties of fermented cassava flour by red yeast rice. The moisture sorption isotherm model used are Guggenheim Anderson deBoer (GAB), Brunauer Emmet Teller (BET) and Caurie. Meanwhile, the test of modelling accuray by Mean Relative Deviation (MRD) and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE). The thermodynamic properties, i.e., enthalpy and entropy were calculated by Clausius - Clapeyron equation. The result shows that the moisture sorption isotherm curve on fermented cassava flour in a sigmoid form (type II). The GAB model is the best model for moisture sorption isotherm of fermented cassava flour by red yeast rice. The MRD and RMSE values at 30˚C, 35˚C and 40˚C are 3.12%, 2.71%, 3.81%, and 1.01, 0.35, 0.42, respectively. The monolayer moisture content at 30˚C, 35˚C and 40˚C are 6.61%, 6.27% and 6.91%, based on GAB model. Meanwhile, when the BET model was used, the monolayer moisture content are 4.92%, 4.86% and 5.19%, while by Caurie model are 6.37%, 6.18% and 5.30%, at 30˚C, 35˚C and 40˚C, respectively. The enthalpy and entropy of water sorption process were decreased when moisture content increased.</p>


2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 833-840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyedehzahra Ghazihoseini ◽  
Niloofar Alipoormazandarani ◽  
Abdorreza Mohammadi Nafchi

In this research, a novel polysaccharide-based bionanocomposite film was prepared via dispersion casting method. Nano-silicon dioxide (SiO2-N) was incorporated into soluble soybean polysaccharide (SSPS) at different concentrations (i.e., 0%, 1%, 3%, and 5% w/w dried SSPS). Mechanical (tensile strength, elongation at break, and Young’s modulus), physical (moisture content, water solubility, and moisture uptake), and barrier properties of bionanocomposite films were evaluated. Incorporation of 5% SiO2-N to SSPS matrix decreased water vapor permeability (WVP) from 7.96×10−11 to 4.75×10−11 g m−1 s−1 Pa−1 and oxygen permeability from 215 to 96 cm3 µm m−2 day−1 atm−1. Heat seal strength and mechanical properties of SSPS films were improved. Moisture sorption isotherm of SSPS films supported by SiO2-N was shifted to lower moisture content, and monolayer moisture content of the films decreased significantly (p<0.05). In summary, SiO2-N is a potential filler in SSPS-based films for packaging materials.


2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 536-545
Author(s):  
AA Mohamed ◽  
MS Alamri ◽  
S Hussain ◽  
MA Ibraheem ◽  
Akram A Abdo Qasem

The moisture sorption isotherm of wheat gluten/epoxydized sesame or sunflower oil resin was determined at 25, 40, and 55°C. The resin was prepared by cross-linking epoxydized oil and wheat gluten using 1, 2, and 3% zinc chloride as the catalyst. The experiment was carried out over 0.1–0.9 water activity ( a w) range using gravimetric sorption analyzer (Q 2000, TA Instruments, New Castle, PA, USA). The resin isotherms were found to be type III shape where the equilibrium moisture content (EMC) was higher at lower temperatures. The EMC of gluten epoxy resin was dependent on the degree of cross-linking because more cross-linking decreased EMC. The Guggenheim Anderson-de Boer (GAB) parameters support the theory of the free volume as it relates to monolayer absorption. This could be attributed to the decrease in the number of water binding sites due to the development of dense areas during cross-linking and increase in the free volume. The GAB and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller were found to be suitable for predicting the water sorption isotherm for gluten protein resin because it provided low root mean square error. The heat of sorption based on the Clausius–Clapeyron equation (qst) increased with decrease in moisture content.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. S. Alamri ◽  
A. A. Mohamed ◽  
S. Hussain ◽  
M. A. Ibraheem ◽  
Akram A. Abdo Qasem

Epoxy resin was prepared by crosslinking epoxidized oil and millet flour. The reaction was carried out at three different temperatures (25, 40, and 55°C) and zinc chloride levels (1, 2, and 3%). Moisture sorption isotherms were determined at 0.1 to 0.9 water activity (aw) using a gravimetric sorption analyzer (Q 2000). The sigmoidal shape (type II) of the resin isotherms exhibited lower equilibrium moisture content (EMC) at higher temperature. The experimental data were modeled using GAB (Guggenheim–Anderson–de Boer) and BET (Brunauer–Emmett–Teller). The EMC of the resin was significantly lower than that of the flour, which could be attributed to the decrease in the number of water-binding sites due to the creation of dense areas during crosslinking. The low root-mean-square error (RMSE) indicates that GAB and BET were suitable for predicting the water sorption isotherm for millet flour resin. The heat of sorption of the resin was large at low moisture content and increased at higher relative humidity. It is recommended that millet flour resin be used at relative humidity below 60%.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Indira Dey Paul ◽  
Madhusweta Das

The present work aimed to: i) find the suitable proportion, based on sensory evaluation, of microwave-convective hot air dried jamun (Syzygium cumini L.) pulp and seed kernel powder to be mixed for the preparation of jamun powder (JP); ii) generate and model the moisture sorption isotherm (MSI) of JP; and iii) estimate net isosteric heat of sorption (qst), spreading pressure (φ), net integral enthalpy (Qin), and net integral entropy (Sin). To formulate JP, the proportion (w/w, db) comprising 2% kernel and 98% pulp powder was the most desirable. The Peleg model was the best fit to MSI of JP. The qst decreased following linear relationship from 11.02 kJ. mol-1 at 5% equilibrium moisture content (EMC) to 0.27 kJ. mol-1 at 30% EMC. The φ increased with increase in water activity and decreased with increase in temperature from 25 ºC to 35 ºC, and the values of φ at 45 ºC were even higher than at 25 ºC. Net integral enthalpy (Qin) initially decreased till 6% moisture content in JP and displayed an increasing trend with further increase in moisture content. On the contrary, Sin, kept on decreasing continually with increasing moisture content. The moisture zone of 7-11% was considered safe for storage for storage of JP within the temperature range of 45-25 ºC.


Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 323
Author(s):  
Claire Remington ◽  
Catherine Bourgault ◽  
Caetano C. Dorea

The drying (or dewatering) of fresh feces and fecal sludge is a productive step in the management of sanitation, waste treatment, and resource recovery services. An improved understanding of fresh feces and fecal sludge drying would contribute to the development and deployment of fecal sludge management services. However, there is a lack of available literature on the fundamental drying characteristics of fresh feces. In response to this gap, this work shares experimental results for equilibrium moisture content of fresh feces at different water activity levels (aw) and proposes the use of the Guggenheim, Anderson, and de Boer (GAB) model for predicting aw, calculating the heat of sorption, and estimating the corresponding energy requirements for drying of fresh feces. This is the first time this work has been done with fresh feces. The total heat of evaporation was significant up to a moisture content of about 0.2 kg water per kg dry solids. In addition to informing drying process design, the sorption isotherm can be used to predict microbial activity, which could improve the management of feces and fecal sludge from a public health perspective. These data in turn will be used to promote access to dignified, safe, and sustainable sanitation.


Author(s):  
Kabindra Bhattarai ◽  
Babita Adhikari ◽  
Prabina Ghimire

 Stickiness and caking are the significant problems for food powders due to moisture migration from the storage environment. This study was conducted to determine the moisture sorption isotherm of weaning food (Nutrilac and Superceral) and to fit the sorption data in different sorption isotherm models. Static gravimetric method was used to determine the equilibrium moisture content (EMC) at 22-89% RH at 30°C. The EMC data obtained were plotted to the models Brunauer Emmet Teller (BET), Guggenheim Anderson and De Boer (GAB). Results indicated that sorption isotherms were of type II isotherm according to Brunauer et al., (1940) classification. BET model was fitted to the sorption data with coefficient of regression 0.985 and 0.986 for Nutrilac and Supercereal respectively. The GAB model was fitted with coefficient of regression 0.983 and 0.979 for Nutrilac and Supercereal respectively. Monolayer moisture content determined from the BET and GAB model at 30°C were 1.63 and 2.24 g/100g dry matter for Nutrilac and 1.51 and 2.26 g/100g dry matter for Supercereal respectively.


REAKTOR ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rifa Nurhayati ◽  
Rosi Pratiwi ◽  
Baskara Katri Anandito ◽  
Ervika Rahayu Novita ◽  
Mukhammad Angwar

Chocomix chocolate beverage powder is one of the increased value-added cocoa products by Griya Cokelat Nglanggeran. The aimed of this study to estimate the shelf life using Accelerated Shelf Life Testing (ASLT) based on critical moisture content. Results showed that critical moisture content of Chocomix was 4.01 % (db). Moisture sorption isotherm (MSI) curve of Chocomix at 28oC was type II isothermic sigmoidal with 2 curves at the ranged of water activity between 0.24 and 0.68; and the equation was  y = 86.584X3 – 91.893X2 + 28.818X – 0.470. The calculation showed that estimated shelf life of Chocomix stored in 51.89 µm thick package at 28oC was 16.4 months.Keywords: chocolate powder, critical moisture content, moisture sorption isotherm, shelf life


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