Osmotic Process Research Articles

Exploring solution composition and vacuum pulse effects in the osmotic processing of sole (Paralichthys sp.) fillets

The study investigates the osmotic dehydration (OD) of sole fillets and its mass transfer kinetics. Brine (S10), brine+sucrose (S10Az), and brine+sucrose+acetic acid (S10AA) solutions were used, with treatments conducted under atmospheric pressure (control) and with vacuum impregnation pulses (VI) for 7 hours. A positive mass change was observed over time in S10 and S10Az, leading to increased processing yields, while a decreasing trend was noted in S10AA. VI had a significant effect on NaCl content in S10AA, resulting in a 45 % processing time reduction. The Peleg model accurately fitted the solutes content dynamics, suggesting that VI shortens the time it takes to reach equilibrium for NaCl and sucrose. Product texture characteristics were affected by the solution composition, with increased hardness in S10AA, but not by VI treatment. These findings enhance the understanding of fish pre-treatment operational variables and suggest the VI potential for streamlining processes in the fish industry.

The mechanism of arsenic behaviour in the soil-plant system and its interaction with biogenic macroelements of plants under conditions of toxic stress

ABSTRACT The mobility of arsenic compounds in the soil-plant system and its interaction with biogenic macroelements K, P, Ca, Mg, Si, S, Na in plants under conditions of toxic stress have been studied. This is illustrated by the wheatgrass Elytrigia repens. It has been established that the root system is responsible for protecting the aerial part of wheatgrass from excess arsenic, and it is of great importance for phytostabilisation of arsenic pollution therefore indicating the increased tolerance of this plant. The intensity of As accumulation in plants depends on its speciation in the soil. Antagonism of the main essential elements (K, P) to the accumulation of As in wheatgrass shoots is observed. It can lead to disruption of metabolic processes in plant cells. It has been shown that changes in the K+/Na + values may lead to violation of osmotic processes in the aerial plant organs and contribute to their degradation not only under salt stress but also under the influence of higher concentrations of As in the plants. In areas intensively contaminated with arsenic, a decrease in the K/Na value in the above-ground organs of wheatgrass can be used as a criterion for the degree of phytotoxicity.

Enhancing physicochemical properties of papaya through osmotic dehydration with various natural sweeteners

Osmotic processes play a crucial role in developing high-quality intermediate moisture food products. This study investigates the role of osmotic dehydration focusing on using natural sweeteners to reduce health risks from refined sugar. Jaggery and honey were used for osmosis of papaya cubes, with a Box-Behnken design to determine optimal conditions: osmosis temperature (30, 40, 50 °C), osmotic solution concentration (40, 50, 60°Brix), and osmosis time (3, 4, 5 h). Simultaneous optimization of these parameters considered responses such as water loss, solid gain, weight reduction, colour change, ascorbic acid content, lycopene content, and phenolic content. The optimized conditions were identified as 49.46 °C, 40°Brix, and 5 h for jaggery osmosed samples and 39.64 °C, 60°Brix, and 4.92 h for honey osmosed samples. Drying the osmosed samples using advanced domestic solar dryer revealed superior quality (total phenolic content and lycopene content) in jaggery osmosed papaya compared to honey osmosed papaya. The study suggests that introducing a new osmotic agent, jaggery, can enhance the nutritional value of osmosed papaya cubes.

Effect of Ultrasound and Osmotic Dehydration as Pretreatments on the Infrared Drying of Banana Slices.

There is a growing interest in foods with added nutritional value and extended shelf life. This study investigates the use of infrared technology in the drying of banana slices to improve their stability and quality by minimizing moisture content and water activity. The drying experiments were carried out at a temperature of 70 °C, using the following pretreatments: ultrasound-assisted (UA) immersion in water for 20 and 30 min, osmotic dehydration (OD) and ultrasound-assisted osmotic dehydration (UAOD) for 20, 30 and 40 min. The osmotic process consisted of immersing the samples in the isomaltulose solution (40.0 g/100 g deionized water) for 60 min. All mathematical models used to describe the drying process showed a good fit with high R2 values (>0.98) and low value of the relative mean error E (%), the sum of squared error and the root mean squared error. The Fick's diffusion coefficient (D eff) was higher for the samples previously treated with ultrasound for 20 and 30 min. The ultrasonic treatment resulted in shorter drying times with a reduction in average time of up to 29 %. OD was not efficient in reducing drying time, resulting in samples with lower drying rates. The samples treated with ultrasound showed less isotropic shrinkage and better color parameters. The osmotic process resulted in samples with greater rehydration capacity. The impregnation of a carbohydrate with low glycemic index in banana slices was achieved by the osmotic pretreatment, resulting in a new food product with attractive nutritional properties. This advancement represents not only a significant step in the development of functional foods, but also a major innovation in terms of processing technologies. The OD was combined with infrared drying, a method known for its superior drying rates, high heat transfer coefficient and energy efficiency. The synergy of these promising techniques not only shortens the processing times but also ensures more uniform dehydration of food products, resulting in end products that not only maintain but also optimize their nutritional value. These advances offer innovative solutions to improve food quality and also minimize environmental impact through low-energy technologies such as ultrasound and infrared treatment.

Antifungal Activity of Aniba canelilla (Kunth) Mez Essential Oil and Its Main Compound 1-Nitro-2-Phenylethane against Dermatophytes.

The essential oil of Aniba canelilla (Kunth) Mez (EOAC), an Amazon plant composed of a rare nitro compound, has shown scientific evidence of antifungal activity but is still unexplored against dermatophytes. The antifungal susceptibility of EOAC and its main compound, 1-nitro-2-phenylethane (NP), was evaluated against dermatophytes (Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes and Microsporum canis), evidencing antifungal activity with an inhibitory concentration lower than 256 μg/mL. The mechanism of action was also evaluated, and it is suggested that EOAC and NP have fungicidal action in the fungal membrane, since the antifungal activity occurs through a modification of the shape of the conidial structures of the fungus, showing the permeability of the intracellular content due to the visually observed plasmolysis and cytosolic extravasation through an osmotic process. These results suggest the essential oil and its main compound are promising plant-derived alternatives for treating ungual dermatophytosis.

Experimental study of the potential of concentrated NaCl solutions for use in pressure-retarded osmosis process

Pressure retarded osmosis is a process that enables useful work generation from the salinity difference of solutions. The literature most often considers using pressure retarded osmosis with natural sodium chloride (NaCl) solutions, such as seawater, dedicated for open systems. To explore the full potential of this process, however, optimized, highly concentrated solutions of various compounds can be used. The presented research is focused on evaluating the impact of increasing draw solution temperature and concentration on the permeate flow in the osmotic process. The permeate flow is directly related to achievable work in this process, therefore, it is important to find feed and draw solution parameters that maximize it. An experimental setup developed in this study provides full control over the process parameters. Furthermore, the performance characteristics of the membrane over process time were investigated, as it became evident during preliminary experiments that the membrane impact is significant. The studies were conducted without back-pressure, in a configuration typical of the forward osmosis process, with solution circulation on both sides of the membrane. The obtained results show a clear positive impact of both the temperature and concentration increase on the potential output of a pressure retarded osmosis system. The membrane behaviour study allowed for correct interpretation of the results, by establishing the dynamics of the membrane degradation process.

An Updated Model Using a Reflection Coefficient for Predicting Performance of Pressure-Retarded Osmosis

Mathematical model was used to predict the performance of membrane process. In this study, an updatedmathematical model has been developed to study the forward osmosis (FO) and pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO) processes. This model has been advanced by taking into consideration the reflection coefficient, internal and external concentration polarizations, and structural membrane parameters, as well as the equations of applied pressure and mass transport for feed and draw solutions together. The model was validated through prediction of the water and salt fluxes using the membrane performance data published in other articles. The estimated values of the reflection coefficient ranged from 0.868 to 0.9 for FO and 0.9 to 0.95 for PRO. For this reason, it is not possible to consider the reflection coefficient to be equal to one as normally assumed in membrane modeling study. Other findings have showed that the varying salt fluxes at different concentrations and cross-flow velocities adversely impacted the FO and PRO modules. Internal and external concentration polarizations have been studied and compared with their effect on the effectiveness of the FO/PRO process. The model has demonstrated its ability to predict flux in the PRO greater than FO because of the model primary reliance on the applied pressure to drive the osmotic process. The ratio of must be effectively managed to correspond with operating limits and the value must also be kept to a minimum in order to avert the drastical drop in the flux, the fouling, and the membrane damage.

Bioimpedance spectroscopy characterization of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) peripheral blood mononuclear cells

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disabling and chronic disease, importantly related to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, there are no specific laboratory tests to directly diagnose ME/CFS. In this work, the use of impedance spectroscopy is studied as a potential technique for the diagnosis of ME/CFS. A specific device for the electrical characterization of peripheral blood mononuclear cells was designed and implemented. Impedance spectroscopy measurements in the range from 1 Hz to 500 MHz were carried out after the osmotic stress of the samples with sodium chloride solution at 1M concentration. The evolution in time after the osmotic stress at two specific frequencies (1.36 kHz and 154 kHz) was analyzed. The device showed its sensitivity to the presence of cells and the evolution of the osmotic processes. Higher values of impedance (around 15% for both the real and imaginary part) were measured at 1.36 kHz in ME/CFS patients compared to control samples. No significant difference was found between patient samples and control samples at 154 kHz. Results help to further understand the diagnosis of ME/CFS patients and the relation of their blood samples with bioimpedance measurements.

Вплив засолення на бобові рослини та їхнє використання для відновлення родючості ґрунтів

Salinity is one of the biggest harmful stress factors that limit the stability of plants and their productivity, as well as reduce the fertility of soils. Therefore, the research on plant protection mechanisms against high salt concentration in the environment and the search for ways to increase their resistance to this stress factor are relevant today. The presented literature review describes the peculiarities of legume response to salt stress, in particular during the establishment of relationship with nodule bacteria. High concentrations of salt in soil lead to the interruption of some vital processes in legumes and thus cause a significant decrease in both crop quality and harvest size. So, the results of studies which indicate a negative effect of salt stress on growth and development, hormonal status, photosynthesis and carbon assimilation, osmotic processes, maintaining the ion homeostasis and the formation of reproductive organs are given. Special attention is paid to the question of the influence of salinity on the interaction between plants and rhizobia during nodule formation and their further functioning. It is noteworthy that the presence of certain adaptive mechanisms as well as the peculiarities of growth and development of legumes, in particular their capability to form symbiotic nitrogen fixation systems with nodule bacteria, suggest a possibility of using certain species of this family for the remediation of saline soils. The importance of the selection of salt-resistant rhizobia strains and the effectiveness of rhizobia in combination with other beneficial microorganisms for agriculture are noted.

Fabrication of PES Modified by TiO2/Na2Ti3O7 Nanocomposite Mixed-Matrix Woven Membrane for Enhanced Performance of Forward Osmosis: Influence of Membrane Orientation and Feed Solutions.

Water treatment is regarded as one of the essential elements of sustainability. To lower the cost of treatment, the wastewater volume is reduced via the osmotic process. Here, mixed-matrix woven forward osmosis (MMWFO) PES membranes modified by a TiO2/Na2Ti3O7 (TNT) nanocomposite were fabricated for treating water from different sources. Various techniques were used to characterize the TNT nanocomposite. The crystal structure of TNT is a mix of monoclinic Na2Ti3O7 and anorthic TiO2 with a preferred orientation of (2-11). The SEM image shows that the surface morphology of the TNT nanocomposite is a forked nano-fur with varying sizes regularly distributed throughout the sample. The impact of TNT wt.% on membrane surface morphologies, functional groups, hydrophilicity, and performance was investigated. Additionally, using distilled water (DW) as the feed solution (FS), the effects of various NaCl concentrations, draw solutions, and membrane orientations on the performance of the mixed-matrix membranes were tested. Different water samples obtained from various sources were treated as the FS using the optimized PES/TNT (0.01 wt.%) MMWFO membrane. Using textile effluent as the FS, the impact of various NaCl DS concentrations on the permeated water volume was investigated. The results show that the MMWFO membrane generated with the TNT nanocomposite at a 0.01 wt.% ratio performed better in FO mode. After 30 min of use with 1 M NaCl and various sources of water as the FS, the optimized MMWFO membrane provided a steady water flow and exhibited antifouling behavior. DW performed better than other water types whenever it was used owing to its greater flow (136 LMH) and volume reduction (52%). Tap water (TW), textile industrial wastewater (TIWW), gray water (GW), and municipal wastewater (MW) showed volume reductions of 41%, 34%, 33%, and 31.9%, respectively. Additionally, when utilizing NaCl as the DS and TIWW as the FS, 1 M NaCl resulted in more permeated water than 0.25 M and 0.5 M, yet a higher volume reduction of 41% was obtained.

Assessing relevant transport processes in Opalinus Clay at the Mont Terri rock laboratory using excess-pressure, concentration and temperature profiles

In the context of studies on deep geological disposal of radioactive waste, the overpressures whose origin is still debated raise the question of the relevant transport processes to be taken into account in clay media. An anomaly of about 13 bars was identified during the Deep Borehole (DB) experiment at the Mont Terri URL (Switzerland) whose objective was to identify the impact of hydraulic and chemical transient behavior on fluid and solute transfers. The first stage of DB experiment consisted in drilling BDB-1, a 250 m long-inclined borehole across the entire Opalinus Clay (OPA). The second stage of the work aimed at determining the driving forces (pressure, temperature, and salinity gradients) and transport coefficients (diffusion, hydraulic conductivity, chemical and thermal osmotic coefficients) using a multi-packer hydraulic system. The last step of this fully experimental and modelling integrated study was the development of 1D transport models either in fully transient or in pseudo-steady state to reproduce the measured pressure and salinity profiles. Pure hydraulic calculations evaluated a Darcy velocity in the order of 10−14 m s−1, related to a downward flow. However the best agreement with the data was obtained by introducing osmotic processes. Chemical osmosis slightly increased the advective flow in the same direction, but its effect is minor compared to that of thermo-osmosis which inverts the water movement with a mean Darcy velocity of about 10−13 m s−1. However, the Peclet number still confirmed the dominance of diffusion with respect to advection at Mont Terri.

Evaluation of physicochemical, antioxidant, antibacterial activity, and sensory properties of watermelon rind candy

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is consumed all over the world that contains a large number of seeds and rind, which is discarded. These by-products contain phytochemical compounds with great nutritional potential. This study aims to evaluate physicochemical properties and sensory values of watermelon rind candy. In this study in order to make the waste of watermelon a more sustainable and value-added food product, the watermelon rind was dried using an osmotic dehydration technique which comprises gradual impregnation of syrup (50 and 70% w/w – 1 to 5 h) before drying at 40 and 60 °C in 8 and 10 h. Various variables such as moisture content, chemical composition, water loss, solid gain, rehydration water, acidity, pH, antioxidant activity, antibacterial activity, residual toxins, phenolic and flavonoid contents during osmotic dehydration of watermelon were investigated. Results showed by rising temperatures, dehydration becomes more severe. Increasing the temperature in both osmotic samples in a concentrated solution (70%) and in osmotic samples with a dilute solution (50%) can enhance the mass transfer, water loss, solid absorption, as well as dehydration intensity. However, antioxidant activity, phenolic and flavonoid content significantly decreased after osmotic dehydration. TPC decreased from 35.83 mg/100 g to 27.45 mg/100 g and TFC of the watermelon rind (8.71 ± 0.01 mg/100 g) decreased to 2.63 ± 0.02 mg/100 g and also antioxidant activity after the osmotic process decreased from 61% to 40%. Also, osmotic dehydration had no significant impact on acidity and pH. The watermelon rind dehydrated sample (osmosis temperature: 40 °C, osmotic solution concentration: 70%, immersion duration: 5 h) was the best choice of panelists due to the highest score in the sensory evaluation including taste, texture, and overall acceptability. By determining the hardness of the watermelon rind candy and comparing it with the results of texture analysis of other dried products, it can be concluded that this product can be used as a healthy snack with longer shelf life properties.

The impact of the use of vacuum and calcium lactate on the osmotic dehydration of papaya with isomaltulose solution

Papayas are one of the most consumed fruits in the world. Enriching papayas with isomaltulose and calcium through osmotic dehydration (OD) is a noteworthy strategy for providing these substances to consumers. The present study evaluated the influence of the application of vacuum and the addition of calcium lactate in an osmotic solution of isomaltulose (35%) on the OD of papaya. Papaya cubes with an edge length of 10 mm were immersed in osmotic solutions, with or without calcium lactate, for a total time of 300 min, with or without application of vacuum during the first 20 min, totaling four treatments. The osmotic processes reduced the moisture content (MC) and water activity and caused a change in the color of the papaya. The application of vacuum caused greater shrinkage and color change. Calcium lactate impregnation increased the water loss (WL), weight reduction (WR), hardness, and chroma of the papaya and reduced the solid gain (SG), MC and shrinkage. Therefore, OD proved to be an appealing alternative for the production of papaya predehydrated and enriched with isomaltulose and calcium.

Mathematical Description of the Functioning of the Pulsatory Liposome

We consider a liposome filled with the aqueous solution of an osmotic solute enclosed in a large water bath. Due to osmotic pressure, it works according to a sequence of cycles with two stages. In the first stage, the lipid vesicle with a certain input concentration of the osmotic substance is swelling up in an osmotic process until it reaches a size, when one pore is formed on its surface. The second stage follows, where the vesicle content is partially eliminated through the pore to induce a decrease in the vesicle volume up to its original size. If we take into account that the pore has two stages in its evolution, then the relaxing stage may be divided into two new stages. The swelling of the liposome is described by a differential equation. All the processes which contribute to the vesicle relaxing and its return to the initial size are described by three differential equations.

Osmotic dehydration influence on marking nut (Semecarpus anacardium)

Marking nut (Semecarpus anacardium) is one of the underutilized minor crops growing wildly in our country. This fruit has got great medicinal properties and health benefits. But its importance is not completely understood and the fruits go waste. Therefore, it is necessary to develop value-added products and osmotically dehydrated fruits have good potential. The inclusion of an osmotic process in conventional dehydration has two major advantages quality improvement and energy savings. There was a significant difference found in the samples prepared from different pretreatments of osmotic dehydration. Osmotic pretreatment T3 (Sucrose 60º Brix. + 18 hrs of immersion + Drying at 60º C) had a great influence on the quality and organoleptic properties of the fruits with maximum solid gain (86.40 %), carbohydrates (75.78 %) and minimum scores for moisture (13.60 %). Also, the highest scores for organoleptic parameters like colour (4), appearance (4), texture (3.75) and taste (3.75) were recorded in the same sample.

Soil decompaction of pavement base observed in space and time

It was found that at the time of completion of soil compaction it has content moisture of ∼ 4-8% and, therefore, the osmosis coefficient in the initial period of road use is minimal. The osmosis is mutually eliminated by antiosmosis, which determines the duration of the osmotic period. It was established that the magnitude of the osmosis coefficient is influenced by factors that also affect the parameters of the electric double layer: coefficient of soil compaction, mineral composition, type of exchangeable cations and the concentration of pore solution. The increased density of soil improves the capillary properties of soils and enhances the process of heat and moisture transfer, which makes it possible to make an assumption about the further development of osmotic processes with their subsequent stabilization, provided there are no additional sources of moisture.

The Role of Bile Acids in the Human Body and in the Development of Diseases.

Bile acids are specific and quantitatively important organic components of bile, which are synthesized by hepatocytes from cholesterol and are involved in the osmotic process that ensures the outflow of bile. Bile acids include many varieties of amphipathic acid steroids. These are molecules that play a major role in the digestion of fats and the intestinal absorption of hydrophobic compounds and are also involved in the regulation of many functions of the liver, cholangiocytes, and extrahepatic tissues, acting essentially as hormones. The biological effects are realized through variable membrane or nuclear receptors. Hepatic synthesis, intestinal modifications, intestinal peristalsis and permeability, and receptor activity can affect the quantitative and qualitative bile acids composition significantly leading to extrahepatic pathologies. The complexity of bile acids receptors and the effects of cross-activations makes interpretation of the results of the studies rather difficult. In spite, this is a very perspective direction for pharmacology.

Effect of osmotic agent and vacuum application on mass exchange and qualitative parameters of osmotically dehydrated strawberries

Sucrose is the most commonly used solute in the osmotic dehydration (OD) of fruits. However, there is increasing interest in replacing it with other alternative sugars. Polyols are carbohydrates with low glycemic, insulinemic, and cariogenic indexes. Therefore, this work aimed to study the influence of the type of osmotic agent (sucrose, erythritol, or maltitol) and vacuum application on mass transfer and physical and nutritional changes in 10-mm edge strawberry cubes. OD was performed with or without vacuum application during the first 20 min in a total process time of 300 min. Higher solid gain, water loss and weight reduction, and lower water activity and moisture content were observed by using erythritol solution. The vacuum application strengthened this behavior. The color of the samples was affected by factors. Osmotic processes reduced the total anthocyanin content (TAC), showing that leaching is an important qualitative flow during osmotic processes. Novelty impact statement Polyols showed good potential as an osmotic agent in the osmotic dehydration of strawberries and are a good alternative to the use of sucrose. Osmotic dehydration promoted a satisfactory impregnation of polyols in the strawberry, mainly with the application of vacuum, in which the mass exchange rates were increased. However, leaching was an important flow of anthocyanin loss from strawberries to the osmotic solution.

The impact of using vacuum and isomaltulose as an osmotic agent on mass exchange during osmotic dehydration and their effects on qualitative parameters of strawberries

AbstractThe impregnation of isomaltulose is an interesting strategy for the enrichment of strawberries since it is a carbohydrate with low glycemic and cariogenic indexes. The osmotic enrichment of strawberries with isomaltulose was performed considering the vacuum pulse in the first 0, 10, and 20 min in a total process time of 300 min, at 25°C. The tested solution concentrations were 25% and 35% (w w−1) of isomaltulose. The kinetics of solid gain, water loss, moisture content, and weight reduction were obtained. The fresh and final products had some physical and nutritional parameters evaluated. Osmotic processes resulted in a reduction of moisture content, water activity (aw), acidity, total anthocyanins and phenolic contents and antioxidant capacity, increased pH, influenced colorimetric parameters and caused shrinkage of the samples. The higher impregnation of isomaltulose was obtained with the vacuum pulse, which was 82% higher than the osmotic process without the vacuum pulse. The atmospheric process resulted in higher bioactive compounds levels and lower shrinkage and lower total color difference. Therefore, the 35% solution and use of vacuum were recommended when the objective was to maximize mass exchanges, while the 25% solution and without vacuum pulse were indicated for higher retention of strawberry bioactive compounds. The time of vacuum application at the beginning of the osmotic dehydration process and the use of osmotic solutions of different concentrations can result in different rates of dehydration and impregnation of isomaltulose in the strawberry and can influence important qualitative parameters. The evaluation of these factors helps in the optimization of the production of osmo‐dehydrated strawberries, increasing the process efficiency and the preservation of product quality.Practical ApplicationsThe time of vacuum application at the beginning of the osmotic dehydration process and the use of osmotic solutions of different concentrations can result in different rates of dehydration and impregnation of isomaltulose in the strawberry and can influence important qualitative parameters. The evaluation of these factors helps in the optimization of the production of osmo‐dehydrated strawberries, increasing the process efficiency and the preservation of product quality.

Understanding of osmotic dehydration on mass transfer and physical properties of freeze‐dried apple slices: A comparative study of five saccharides osmotic agents

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of five saccharides osmotic agents on the mass transfer kinetics during osmotic dehydration (OD) and freeze-drying kinetics, as well as physical properties of freeze-dried apple slices. The results demonstrated that the water loss (WL) and solid gain (SG) efficiency of the samples osmotic with monosaccharides were higher than that of the disaccharides and oligosaccharide based on k1 of Peleg model (fructose: k1 = 155.0, glucose: k1 = 139.0, sucrose: k1 = 199.0, maltose: k1 = 270.2, and isomaltooligosaccharides: k1 = 351.5). The drying rate of osmotic samples (0.372 g·g−1·h−1 to 0.557 g·g−1·h−1) was lower than untreated sample (0.654 g·g−1·h−1) at the primary drying stage. A significant positive correlation among WL, SG, and hardness (WL: R2 = .888 and SG: R2 = .857) was confirmed. These results suggest that the saccharides are vital determinants for the mass transfer and quality of apple slices, which is meaningful knowledge for developing freeze-dried products with expected texture. Novelty impact statement The osmotic rate and the final solid gain of monosaccharide were higher than disaccharides and oligosaccharides. The primary drying rate of the samples decreased after osmotic process. The water sorption capacity of the samples treated by different osmotic conditions.