Using of graphene nanomaterials for energy saving and emission reduction in food drying: A review

IF 15.4 1区农林科学 Q1 FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Trends in Food Science & Technology Pub Date : 2025-09-19 DOI:10.1016/j.tifs.2025.105327

Zhe Wang , Min Zhang , Arun S. Mujumdar , Dongxing Yu

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Abstract

Background

In recent years, energy consumption and environmental problems in the food drying industry have become increasingly serious. To realize green and sustainable food drying, practitioners have made a lot of attempts. Graphene nanomaterials, with their ultra-high thermal conductivity, broad-spectrum photothermal conversion efficiency, and controllable adsorption characteristics, provide an innovative path to break through the bottleneck in the field of food drying.

Scope and approach

In this study, the unique properties of graphene nanomaterials and their potential applications in the food drying industry are systematically described for the first time. In addition, the various synthetic pathways of graphene and its various derivatives are summarized in detail, and based on life cycle analysis, the potential of graphene technology to reduce the environmental impact of the food drying industry by improving energy efficiency is evaluated. Finally, the challenges and solutions for the integration of graphene nanomaterials in the food drying industry are presented.

Key findings and conclusions

Integration of graphene technology in food drying can significantly reduce heat loss in the drying process, improve energy utilization efficiency and heat and mass transfer efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce carbon emissions. The development of innovative technologies based on graphene nanomaterials in food drying has enormous potential environmental and economic benefits.

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Trends in Food Science & Technology 工程技术-食品科技

CiteScore

32.50

自引率

2.60%

发文量

322

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Trends in Food Science & Technology is a prestigious international journal that specializes in peer-reviewed articles covering the latest advancements in technology, food science, and human nutrition. It serves as a bridge between specialized primary journals and general trade magazines, providing readable and scientifically rigorous reviews and commentaries on current research developments and their potential applications in the food industry. Unlike traditional journals, Trends in Food Science & Technology does not publish original research papers. Instead, it focuses on critical and comprehensive reviews to offer valuable insights for professionals in the field. By bringing together cutting-edge research and industry applications, this journal plays a vital role in disseminating knowledge and facilitating advancements in the food science and technology sector.