Table 1.
Experimental design matrix for the investigation of the dilute acid hydrothermal pre-treatment of seaweed biomass in a bench-top autoclave
| Experimental | Factor A | Factor B |
|---|---|---|
| Run order | H2SO4 acid (M) | Reaction time (min) |
| 1 | 0.125 | 5 |
| 2 | 0.75 | 11 |
| 3 | 1.25 | 5 |
| 4 | 1.25 | 18 |
| 5 | 1.75 | 11 |
| 6 | 0.125 | 30 |
| 7 | 0.125 | 30 |
| 8 | 2.5 | 18 |
| 9 | 0.125 | 18 |
| 10 | 1.25 | 30 |
| 11 | 1.25 | 18 |
| 12 | 2.5 | 5 |
| 13 | 2.5 | 30 |
| 14 | 2.5 | 30 |
| 15 | 1.25 | 18 |
| 16 | 2.5 | 5 |
| 17 | 1.75 | 30 |
| 18 | 0.125 | 18 |
| 19 | 0.75 | 5 |
| 20 | 0.75 | 18 |
| 21 | 0.75 | 30 |
| 22 | 1.75 | 5 |
| 23 | 0.125 | 24 |
| 24 | 1.75 | 24 |
| 25 | 2.5 | 24 |
| 26 | 2.5 | 11 |
| 27 | 0.75 | 24 |
| 28 | 0.125 | 24 |