Optimization of Arsenic Adsorption by Mill Scale–Derived Magnetite Particles Using Response Surface Methodology

This study focuses on the optimization and application of mill scale–derived magnetite particles for the adsorptive removal of arsenic (As) from groundwater. The reverse coprecipitation method is applied to synthesize the magnetite from the mill scale, a byproduct of the iron and steel industry. The independent variables (initial As concentration, pH, contact time, and adsorbent…

Production optimization and tribological characteristics of cottonseed oil methyl ester

This paper presented experimental results to evaluate the optimization of production parameters through response surface methodology. These parameters significantly affected the yield of cottonseed oil methyl ester (COME). The input variables for the production of methyl ester from cottonseed oil were methanol/oil molar ratio, concentration of catalyst, temperature, and stirring speed. The response or output…