Table 2.
Type and Level of Experimental Parameters and the Critical Quality Attributes Used in Central Composite Design
Independent Variables | Level | ||
---|---|---|---|
Low | Mid | High | |
BM concentration, % (w/v), (X1) | 3 | 4.5 | 6 |
Total Surfactant concentration, % (w/v), (X2) | 5 | 7.5 | 10 |
Sonication time, min (X3) | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Fixed experimental factors | |||
Sonication amplitude, % | 35% | ||
Homogenization speed, rpm | 11,000 | ||
Homogenization time, min | 1 | ||
Dependent variables | Constraints | ||
PS, nm (Y1) | Minimize | ||
PDI, (Y2) | Minimize | ||
ZP, mV (Y3) | Maximize |