Independent variables (IVs) | Symbol | Range and levels | ||||
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−2 | −1 | 0 | +1 | +2 | ||
Sodium alginate concentration (%, | | 0.4 | 1.2 | 2 | 2.8 | 3.6 |
Curing time in calcium chloride solution (min) | | 0 | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 |
Calcium chloride concentration (%, | | 0.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 |
Rotation speed of calcium chloride solution (× | | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 |