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. 2021 Nov 9;11:22226. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-01688-3

Author Correction: Kinetics, energy efficiency and mathematical modeling of thin layer solar drying of figs (Ficus carica L.)

Lahcen Hssaini 1,, Rachida Ouaabou 2, Hafida Hanine 3, Rachid Razouk 1, Ali Idlimam 4
PMCID: PMC8578429  PMID: 34754054

Correction to: Scientific Reports 10.1038/s41598-021-00690-z, published online 28 October 2021

The original version of this Article contained errors in the Abstract.

“First convectional thin layer drying of two fig (Ficus carica L.) varieties growing in Moroccan, using partially indirect convective dryer, was performed. The experimental design combined three air temperatures levels (60, 70 and 80 °C) and two air-flow rates (150 and 300 m3/h).”

now reads:

“First convectional thin layer drying of two fig (Ficus carica L.) varieties growing in Morocco, using partially indirect convective dryer, was performed. The experimental design combined three air temperature levels (60, 70 and 80 °C) and two air-flow rates (150 and 300 m3/h).”

“The average activation energy was ranged between 4699.41 and 7502.37 kJ/kg. It raised proportionally with the air flow velocity, and the same pattern were observed for effective moisture diffusivity regarding drying time and velocity.”

now reads:

“The average activation energy ranged between 4699.41 and 7502.37 kJ/kg. It raised proportionally with the air flow velocity, and the same patterns were observed for effective moisture diffusivity regarding drying time and velocity.”

“Likewise, the energy efficiency was greater (3.98%) higher in drying conditions.”

now reads:

“Likewise, the energy efficiency was greater (3.98%) in drying conditions.”

The original Article has been corrected.


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