3-d modeling

Sapienza Astrochemistry Group

Sapienza Astrochemistry Group

Professor Bovino's research is interdisciplinary and focuses on the study of the interstellar medium, from the microscopic scale of chemical processes to the macroscopic scale of star formation. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to the study of star-forming regions and to the understanding of the chemistry of interstellar molecular clouds. His research centers on the use of advanced tools—such as radio telescopes, computational models, and laboratory experiments—to investigate the physical and chemical conditions in regions where stars are born.

3-D Modeling of dehydration kinetics and shrinkage of ellipsoidal fermented amazonian cocoa beans

recently proposed moving-boundary model for food isothermal dehydration was applied
to analyze the dehydration kinetics of ellipsoidal cocoa beans, characterized by a moderate shrinkage
and a non-uniform initial distribution of water content between the core and the shell of the bean.
The aim is to predict the influence of air velocity and non-uniformity of the initial water distribution
on the dehydration rates, as well as the temporal evolution of the water content in the core and

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