Short Communication: Enhancing the Drying Process of Microbial-Based Products with a Dehumidifier

Bohari, Nor Hidayah and Fishal, Elya Masya Mohd and Razak, Ili Bazilah Abd and Nasir, Muhammad Ashraf Arif Mohd and Abidin, Cik Mohd Rizuan Zainal (2024) Short Communication: Enhancing the Drying Process of Microbial-Based Products with a Dehumidifier. Advances in Microbiology, 14 (06). pp. 333-339. ISSN 2165-3402

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Abstract

The development of microbial-based products requires certain criteria for them to be successfully commercialized. The product must meet the following desirable criteria: effectiveness, contamination free, stability, cost-effectiveness, and a prolonged shelf life. Controlling the drying process is crucial for ensuring the stability and durability of the product. The traditional approach, which involved mechanical and natural drying, led to decreased productivity and quality. The objective of this research endeavour was to achieve a dry process enhancement while preserving the microbial quality of Trichoderma asperellum (M103). The temperature and relative humidity during the drying period were monitored under two conditions: with and without a dehumidifier. The results demonstrate that the dehumidifier increases drying period efficiency by up to 63%.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Euro Archives > Biological Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 18 Jun 2024 07:53
Last Modified: 18 Jun 2024 07:53
URI: http://publish7promo.com/id/eprint/4794

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