Table 7 Summary of model-fitting results for predicting the response variable (SSA).

From: Statistical optimization of high specific surface area zinc oxide synthesized through carbonation and thermal decomposition using response surface methodology

Optimum synthesis conditions

Actual SSA (m2/g)

Predicted SSA (m2/g)

Relative error

Synthesis temperature (°C)

Carbonation time (h)

Initial pH

Liquid to solid ratio (mL/g)

70

1

9

20

29.1

31.3

7%