Transition to Sustainable Drying Technologies Toward Zero-Carbon Rubber Sheet Production

Drying is one of world s oldest preservation methods.But, in contemporary society, it transcends mere agricultural processing, serving as a critical factor in energy consumption, product quality, and environmental sustainability.Traditional drying methods, both in agriculture and industry, are mostly reliant on open sun drying, smoke houses, or fossil-fuel-based hot air systems.These methods are energy-intensive, environmentally unsustainable, and increasingly inconsistent with global climate goals.Increasing population continues to exert pressure on food and industrial supply chains, intensifying need for energy and raw materials.The dual problems of ensuring food security and addressing energy shortage underline the need for sustainable technological solutions.The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals emphasize these priorities, specifically zero hunger (SDG 2), access to reasonable and clean energy (SDG 7), sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12), and urgent climate action (SDG 13).Drying technologies, and greenhouse dryers in particular, have the unique ability to contribute to both agricultural and industrial needs, thereby directly supporting these global objectives [1].