Research Article

Process Optimisation of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Oligosaccharides from Coconut Husk

Table 1

Experimental factors and corresponding levels used.

NotationFactorUnitLowMeanHigh

X1Extraction temperature°C304050
X2Extraction timemin52545
X3Ultrasonicator powerWatt25137.5250
X4Sodium hydroxide concentration% w/v16.512
X5Solid-to-liquid ratio50100150