Table 5 Result of experimental check of the predicted yield at optimal conditions.

From: Parametric optimization of the production of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from South African corncobs via an empirical modelling approach

Optimized conditions

Temp (°C)

Time (min)

Conc. (wt%)

Yield (%)

Predicted

30.18

30.13

45.998

80.53 ± 0.35

Experimental

30.18

30.13

45.998

79.73 ± 0.17