Active Packaging for Strawberry and Coriander: A Natural Extract Impregnated Paper

Active packaging is considered as a sustainable solution to overcome postharvest losses of fresh produce. In the present study, a paper-based antimicrobial packaging approach was developed using a bioactive extract matrix from citrus leaves and fenugreek seeds, which possess antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. This matrix was impregnated into kraft paper, referred to as the “freshness keeper”. To assess the presence of the matrix extract, the impregnated paper was characterized through GC-MS analysis, FTIR, and SEM. The antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the active solution were assessed, demonstrating effectiveness against various spoilage organisms, with activity ranging from 13 mm to 15 mm. Analysis using GC-MS identified volatile compounds with antimicrobial properties. Coriander leaves and strawberries were used as a proof of concept for shelf life under different storage conditions (22–24 and 2–4 °C). Physicochemical properties, such as % weight loss, chlorophyll content, color value, total aerobic plate count, pH, and total soluble solids (TSS), as well as sensory analysis, were evaluated to understand the shelf life. The synergistic effect of the matrix had a significant impact on maintaining physiochemical properties, sensory quality, and microbiological load of coriander and strawberries. The results of this study demonstrate that the freshness keeper is an effective approach for preserving the quality and freshness of coriander for up to 5 days at 22–24 °C and 25 days at 2–4 °C, as well as strawberries for 3–4 days at 22–24 °C. In contrast, control samples spoil in 2 days at 22–24 °C and 14 days at 2–4 °C for coriander and 2 days at 22–24 °C for strawberries. In addition, no flavor migration from the product was detected. Thus, the developed freshness keeper can play a vital role in reducing postharvest losses of fresh produce

Comparision of Heat Exchangers for Indirect Evaporative Cooling: Review

In this paper the study of the different types of heat exchangers used in indirect evaporative cooling system is carried out based on its performance parameters and the material used. The performance of IEC is mainly depending on the type of heat exchanger used. For this purpose, different types of HX with their performance parameters, design aspects, material used for it has been studied at different environmental conditions. From this we understand the importance of HX performance in overall IEC system and also which HX is much better than among the different types of heat exchangers available. This paper aims on the comparison of different heat exchanger used in indirect evaporative cooling for sufficient cooling comfort;reduce environmental impact and lower energy consumption in future

Abstracts of International Conference on Innovations in Business Management

This book contains abstracts of the various research ideas of the academic community and practitioners of management presented at the International Conference on Innovations in Business Management (ICIBM 2020). The researchers have contributed toward various themes of the conference such as sustainable economy, supply chain, women-empowerment, export-import, microfinance, government policies, etc. We strongly believe that it will open up further scope for in-depth research in various disciplines of business management. Best wishes to the participants to have detailed discussions on the above-said wide range of areas. Conference Title: International Conference on Innovations in Business ManagementConference Acronym: ICIBM 2020Conference Date: 16-17 January 2020Conference Location: ICFAI University, Dehradun, IndiaConference Organizers: ICFAI Business School, ICFAI University, Dehradun, India & University of Derby, United Kingdo