Comparison of estimation capabilities of response surface methodology (RSM) with artificial neural network (ANN) in lipase-catalyzed synthesis of palm-based wax ester

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Wax esters are important ingredients in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, lubricants and other chemical industries due to their excellent wetting property. Since the naturally occurring wax esters are expensive and scarce, these esters can...

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Main Authors: Salleh Abu, Ebrahimpour Afshin, Rahman Raja, Basri Mahiran, Gunawan Erin, Rahman Mohd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-08-01
Series:BMC Biotechnology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6750/7/53