Table 1.
Independent variables | Level
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Low | Medium | High | |
X1 (%) | 3.0 | 4.5 | 6.0 |
X2 (%) | 4.0 | 5 | 6.0 |
X3 (%) | 1.0 | 2 | 3.0 |
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Dependent variables | Goal | ||
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Y1 (nm) | Minimize | ||
Y2 (%) | Maximize |
Abbreviations: X1, PLGA in organic phase; X2, organic to aqueous phase; X3, PVA in aqueous phase; Y1, particle size; Y2, entrapment efficiency; PLGA, poly(lactide-co-glycolide); PVA, poly (vinyl alcohol).