The dehydration effect on energy absorption characteristics of the tropical fruit durian (Durio zibethinus)

Abstract

This study explores the influence of dehydration on the energy absorption properties of the mesocarp layer of the tropic fruit durian (Durio zibethinus). Cuboid-shaped mesocarp samples of both fresh and dehydrated durian shells were subjected to axial compression tests. The findings reveal that the fresh mesocarp layer demonstrated heightened densification strain, a stable stress plateau, and enhanced specific energy absorption compared to its dehydrated counterpart. This underscores the crucial role of water and liquid sap in optimizing the energy absorption capacity of the durian mesocarp layer.