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Humidity control during bell pepper storage, using a hollow fiber membrane contactor system.

Author(s) : DIJKINK B. H., TOMASSEN M. M., WILLEMSEN J. H. A., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Green bell peppers (Capsicum annuum cv. Cardio) were stored in open crates at 5 °C, using a novel system for maintenance of relative humidity. A hollow fibre membrane contactor allowed adequate transfer of water vapour between the air in the storage room and a liquid desiccant. The membrane was made of polyetherimide, coated on the inside with a thin non-porous silicone layer. The desiccant was a dilute aqueous glycerol solution, which was pumped through the hollow fibres at a low flow rate. Produce was placed in ventilated 500 l containers with a closed liquid.

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  • Original title: Humidity control during bell pepper storage, using a hollow fiber membrane contactor system.
  • Record ID : 2006-0303
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 32 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 2004

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