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| Table 3. Predicted process conditions, using empirical models, for process optimization and their experimental validation. |
Pretreatment conditions |
Predicted conditions |
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Acid concentration (% vv) |
1.09 |
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S:L ratio (g:ml) |
1:2.8 |
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Time of exposition (min) |
27 |
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Response variables for the |
Predicted values |
Experimental values |
Ethanol concentration (g/l) |
20.58 ± 0.80 |
19.05 |
Xylitol concentration (g/l) |
2.77 ± 0.49 |
2.86 |
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