Optics for Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Foods
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Published: 2006
Total Pages: 414
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Handbook of Research on Energy-Saving Technologies for Environmentally-Friendly Agricultural Development
Author: Kharchenko, Valeriy
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2019-07-05
Total Pages: 587
ISBN-13: 1522594213
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWorld population growth and the related increase in the demand for food and other goods has intensified agricultural production throughout the world. Some of today's technologies are characterized by relatively low productivity and high consumption of energy resources. The Handbook of Research on Energy-Saving Technologies for Environmentally-Friendly Agricultural Development is a comprehensive research publication that provides insight into new technologies that create efficient and environmentally-friendly energy potential sufficient for the organization of industrial and social-economic activity in rural areas. Highlighting a variety of topics such as economic development, renewable energy, and climate change, this book is ideal for agricultural business executives, engineers, scientists, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, academicians, researchers, students, and those working in the agro-industrial and housing and communal services sectors.
Leaf Optical Properties
Author: Stéphane Jacquemoud
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2019-09-05
Total Pages: 571
ISBN-13: 1108481264
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents state-of-the-art research into leaf interactions with light, for scientists working in remote sensing, plant physiology, ecology and resource management.
High Throughput Screening for Food Safety Assessment
Author: Arun K. Bhunia
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2014-09-06
Total Pages: 550
ISBN-13: 0857098071
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRecent advances in array-based detectors and imaging technologies have provided high throughput systems that can operate within a substantially reduced timeframe and other techniques that can detect multiple contaminants at one time. These technologies are revolutionary in terms of food safety assessment in manufacturing, and will also have a significant impact on areas such as public health and food defence. This book summarizes the latest research and applications of sensor technologies for online and high throughput screening of food. The book first introduces high throughput screening strategies and technology platforms, and discusses key issues in sample collection and preparation. The subsequent chapters are then grouped into four sections: Part I reviews biorecognition techniques; Part II covers the use of optical biosensors and hyperspectral imaging in food safety assessment; Part III focuses on electrochemical and mass-based transducers; and finally Part IV deals with the application of these safety assessment technologies in specific food products, including meat and poultry, seafood, fruits and vegetables. - Summarises the latest research on sensor technologies for online and high-throughput screening of food - Covers high-throughput screening and the current and forecast state of rapid contaminant detection technologies - Looks at the use of optical and electrochemical biosensors and hyperspectral imaging in food safety assessment and the application of these technologies in specific food products
Artificial Intelligence and Smart Agriculture
Author: Kusum Pandey
Publisher: Springer Nature
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Total Pages: 561
ISBN-13: 9819703417
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVibrational Spectroscopy for Plant Varieties and Cultivars Characterization
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Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2018-04-30
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 0444640495
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVibrational Spectroscopy for Plant Varieties and Cultivars Characterization, Volume 80, provides an overview on the application of vibrational spectroscopy to characterize plant cultivars and varieties. It covers a variety of aspects, including the potential of this technique for taxonomic purposes (species and cultivars/varieties identification), how to discriminate plants according to their ages and geographic regions, how to depict soil properties through plant characteristics, etc. Currently, most of these studies are performed through somewhat laborious techniques. This book presents reliable alternatives to such techniques, while also systematizing information concerning the application of vibration spectroscopy in this context. Guides academics through the application of vibrational spectroscopy Presents a valuable source of information for plant producers
Light Scattering Technology for Food Property, Quality and Safety Assessment
Author: Renfu Lu
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2017-11-22
Total Pages: 538
ISBN-13: 131535487X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLight Scattering Technology for Food Property, Quality and Safety Assessment discusses the development and application of various light scattering techniques for measuring the structural and rheological properties of food, evaluating composition and quality attributes, and detecting pathogens in food. The first four chapters cover basic concepts, principles, theories, and modeling of light transfer in food and biological materials. Chapters 5 and 6 describe parameter estimation methods and basic techniques for determining optical absorption and scattering properties of food products. Chapter 7 discusses the spatially-resolved measurement technique for determining the optical properties of food and biological materials, whereas Chapter 8 focuses on the time-resolved spectroscopic technique for measuring optical properties and quality or maturity of horticultural products. Chapter 9 examines practical light scattering techniques for nondestructive quality assessment of fruits and vegetables. Chapter 10 presents the theory of light transfer in meat muscle and the measurement of optical properties for determining the postmortem condition and textural properties of muscle foods and meat analogs. Chapter 11 covers the applications of spatially-resolved light scattering techniques for assessing quality and safety of animal products. Chapter 12 looks into light scattering for milk and dairy processing. Chapter 13 examines the applications of dynamic light scattering for measuring the microstructure and rheological properties of food. Chapter 14 shows the applications of a biospeckle technique for assessing the quality and condition of fruits and vegetables. Chapter 15 provides a detailed description of Raman scattering spectroscopic and imaging techniques in food quality and safety assessment. Chapter 16, the final chapter, focuses on applications of light scattering techniques for the detection of food-borne pathogens.
Advances in Food Process Engineering Research and Applications
Author: Stavros Yanniotis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-10-21
Total Pages: 662
ISBN-13: 1461479061
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the second publication stemming from the International Congress on Engineering in Food, the first being Food Engineering Interfaces, based on the last ICEF10. The theme of ICEF 11, held in Athens, Greece in May 2011, is “Food Process Engineering in a Changing World.” The conference explored the ways food engineering contributes to the solutions of vital problems in a world of increasing population and complexity that is under the severe constraints of limited resources of raw materials, energy, and environment. The book, comprised of 32 chapters, features an interdisciplinary focus, including food materials science, engineering properties of foods, advances in food process technology, novel food processes, functional foods, food waste engineering, food process design and economics, modeling food safety and quality, and innovation management.
Optical Sensors and Sensing Systems for Natural Resources and Food Safety and Quality
Author: Yud-Ren Chen
Publisher: SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 528
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKProceedings of SPIE present the original research papers presented at SPIE conferences and other high-quality conferences in the broad-ranging fields of optics and photonics. These books provide prompt access to the latest innovations in research and technology in their respective fields. Proceedings of SPIE are among the most cited references in patent literature.
Hyperspectral Imaging for Food Quality Analysis and Control
Author: Da-Wen Sun
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2010-06-29
Total Pages: 493
ISBN-13: 0080886280
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased on the integration of computer vision and spectrscopy techniques, hyperspectral imaging is a novel technology for obtaining both spatial and spectral information on a product. Used for nearly 20 years in the aerospace and military industries, more recently hyperspectral imaging has emerged and matured into one of the most powerful and rapidly growing methods of non-destructive food quality analysis and control. Hyperspectral Imaging for Food Quality Analysis and Control provides the core information about how this proven science can be practically applied for food quality assessment, including information on the equipment available and selection of the most appropriate of those instruments. Additionally, real-world food-industry-based examples are included, giving the reader important insights into the actual application of the science in evaluating food products. - Presentation of principles and instruments provides core understanding of how this science performs, as well as guideline on selecting the most appropriate equipment for implementation - Includes real-world, practical application to demonstrate the viability and challenges of working with this technology - Provides necessary information for making correct determination on use of hyperspectral imaging
