Numerical Study of the Applicability of Phase-Change Materials for Fruit-Packing Alveoli

Curto, João; Ilangovan, Adhiyaman; Gaspar, Pedro Dinis; Silva, Pedro Dinho da

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“…Several studies have explored the thermal performance of various fruit packaging crates [22][23][24][25][26]. Studies also analyzed the utility of PCM pouches for active and intelligent packaging [27,28], and the measurement of temperatures and relative humidity during the transportation of horticultural goods [8].…”

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Thermal Management of Short-Range Distribution of Perishable Food Products Using Phase Change Materials in Packaging: Real-Time Field Data Acquisition

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Maintaining a stable temperature is critical in ensuring the longevity of perishable foods, and frequent fluctuations due to short-range distribution conditions can negatively affect this stability. To mitigate these variations, an innovative modular packaging system utilizing phase change materials (PCMs) was employed in the transport and storage of horticultural products. This study’s real-time thermal condition data, collected using a wireless data acquisition system inserted in the packaging, demonstrated the efficacy of PCM in increasing temperature stability within the crates of horticultural products. The field tests conducted over 8 hours showed that PCM-equipped packaging boxes exhibited a temperature variation of less than 1 °C, compared to non-PCM boxes, which saw variations up to 3 °C. This marked reduction in temperature fluctuation signifies the potential of PCM in improving thermal and logistics management in food conservation, thus reducing food waste. However, it is essential to implement a system for PCM alveoli reuse to avoid adverse environmental impacts. Future research should focus on the PCM alveoli autonomy and quantity requirements for specific conditions, and integrate sensors to monitor transport dynamics to enhance the understanding of temperature stability in perishable food transportation.

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“…In [28], the authors deployed a transient three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics model to examine the application of PCM in packaging alveoli for fruit storage. This study showed that such alveoli can effectively slow the heating rate of fruits when exposed to non-ideal temperatures.…”

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2023

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In recent years, special attention has been paid to environmental safety in various fields of application. Among all human activities, applications related to energy are always in high demand. At the same time, many of them affect climate change and can lead to biodiversity degradation and other environmental problems. The International Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment is a periodical that publishes high-quality research on the intersection of energy and the environment. The current issue of the journal presents the results obtained by researchers from different countries and different fields of research, devoted to some points in the field of energy and environmental management.

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NATURAL TEAK LEAF VERSUS POLYSTYRENE® AND PAPER: A COMPARISON OF THE ENERGY USED TO MAKE SINGLE-USE PLATES

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The earth has been clogged with plastic since it became the dominant form of food packaging. Producing high-quantity plastic-alternative products is a must to try to replace plastic. Natural leaves traditionally have been used for wrapping food and for packaging so they can be a good alternative solution in single-use plates. However, the energy demand for the production and distribution of leaf-based products should be compared with that of other types of materials such as plastic and paper. To estimate, an automatic molding machine was developed, and technology was prepared for teak leaf single-use plate production. The energy demand for the entire life cycle of leaf-based plates was estimated and compared with Polystyrene® and paper single-use plates. The produced leaf-plate energy demand is lower than Polystyrene® and paper plates due to locally sourced raw materials and simple manufacturing. When compared to Polystyrene® and paper, the energy used by leaf plates is only 17.7% of plastic plates and 12.9% of paper plates. In addition, further reduction of energy consumption was determined with the help of numerical modeling.

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Numerical Study of the Applicability of Phase-Change Materials for Fruit-Packing Alveoli

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Thermal Management of Short-Range Distribution of Perishable Food Products Using Phase Change Materials in Packaging: Real-Time Field Data Acquisition

Thermal Management of Short-Range Distribution of Perishable Food Products Using Phase Change Materials in Packaging: Real-Time Field Data Acquisition

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Numerical Study of the Applicability of Phase-Change Materials for Fruit-Packing Alveoli

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Thermal Management of Short-Range Distribution of Perishable Food Products Using Phase Change Materials in Packaging: Real-Time Field Data Acquisition

Thermal Management of Short-Range Distribution of Perishable Food Products Using Phase Change Materials in Packaging: Real-Time Field Data Acquisition

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NATURAL TEAK LEAF VERSUS POLYSTYRENE&reg; AND PAPER: A COMPARISON OF THE ENERGY USED TO MAKE SINGLE-USE PLATES

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NATURAL TEAK LEAF VERSUS POLYSTYRENE® AND PAPER: A COMPARISON OF THE ENERGY USED TO MAKE SINGLE-USE PLATES