Reza Tabatabaekoloor

Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University | SANRU · Department of Agricultural Machinery

The strategies that have been developed to improve the utility of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) in packaging materials were examined. This study has focused on two potential solutions: the addition of a plasticizer and the use of nanoclays under optimal conditions. Triacetin (TA) as a plasticizer (10 and 20% by wt) and modifed nanoclays (C30B and C20A) a...

The highly perishable strawberry fruit (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) has a short shelf life after harvesting limiting its consumption due to reduced freshness. A suitable packaging condition, proper storage, and carefully tuned atmosphere composition inside the package can preserve the quality and extend the shelf life of perishable fruits. In this stu...

A strategy to overcome the brittleness and rigidity of polylactic acid (PLA)-based materials for food packaging applications is adding a proper plasticizer in the right amount. Here, triacetin (TA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) were used as plasticizers in different amounts (10, 20, and 30 wt%) to produce the plasticized PLA films by the solvent-ca...

The ultimate goal of new food packaging technologies, in addition to maintaining the quality and safety of food for the consumer, is to consider environmental concerns and reduce its impacts. In this regard, one of the solutions is to use eco-friendly biopolymers instead of conventional petroleum-based polymers. However, the challenges of using bio...

Increasing agricultural production requires the application of more chemical inputs during the growth of different crops. This study aims at assessing the energy indicators and environmental impacts during the initial 7-year growth of orange orchards. Through the life cycle assessment (LCA) technique, the hotspots in 11 environmental indicators of...

Engineering properties of soils besides the chemical and biological properties can be a tool for justifying the behavior of soil. In this study bulk density, hydraulic conductivity, soil penetration resistance and Shear strength were measured. Different levels of depth and puddling intensity and their interactions on the properties in randomized co...

The simultaneous transfer of mass and heat in the drying process has turned it into a complicated process with respect to mass transfer and moisture removal. A hot-air dryer equipped with an auxiliary heat pump and air recirculation system was used to dry kiwifruit slices at three different temperatures (45, 55 and 65 °C) to determine mass transfer...

In this study, a solar dryer assisted with heat pump was developed and thin layer drying of dill was carried out at air temperatures of 40, 50, and 60ºC and air velocities of 0.5, 1 and 1.5 ms⁻¹. Also, the drying rates, Specific Moisture Extraction Rate (SMER), and energy consumption were evaluated. Dill samples were dried from initial moisture con...

Energy is a fundamental ingredient in the process of economic development, as it provides essential services that maintain economic activity and the quality of human life. Modern agriculture has become very energy-intensive. The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of renewable and non-renewable inputs energy used in pomegranate produc...

In order to better design and modification of peach post harvesting systems such as sorting, conveying and packaging, selected engineering properties and bruise susceptibility of two Iranian peach varieties (Elberta and Spring time) were determined. Physical and mechanical properties such as dimensions, mass, volume, projected area, surface area, s...

Using of efficient and inexpensive method for weed control has an important role in increasing efficiency and reducing costs of production. In this study, field experiments were carried out to evaluate the efficiency and costs of several weed control methods in paddy production during summer in Mazandaran, the north province of Iran in 2011. Seven...

Extension of the citrus shelf life and storage period has attracted many researchers around the world. In this study, the effects of near ambient (14 oC and 67% RH) and refrigerated (5 oC and 85% RH) conditions and polyethylene wrapped liner were investigated on the water loss, firmness and deterioration of Iranian "Thompson" navel orange during 30...

Changes in soil physical and mechanical characteristics are indicators to evaluate the strip-tillage effect on the soil environment. In this study, soil moisture content, temperature, crumbling rate, bulk density, penetration resistance and shear strength were measured at the in-row and inter-row zones for different depths after using a strip-tilla...

The study of interaction among the grain, moisture, and the surrounding space (air) is key to understanding the grain- drying process. In Iran, rice (mostly Indica type) is dried by flat bed type dryer until the final MC reaches to 6 to 8%. The experiments were conducted to examine the effect of application of discharge fan with different heights o...

Puddling may have an effect on the physical and mechanical properties of soil. Puddling intensity (the number of puddler passes) to a required level has always been a challenge for many farmers. Field experiments were conducted to determine the effect of puddling on the hydraulic conductivity, bulk density and penetration resistance at three depths...

Using of efficient and inexpensive method for weed control has an important role in increasing efficiency and reducing costs of production. In this study, field experiments were carried out to evaluate the efficiency and costs of several weed control methods in paddy production during summer in Mazandaran, the north province of Iran in 2011. Seven...