To implement RSM in catalysis, the following steps are generally followed:
1. Design of Experiments (DoE): This involves selecting the factors to be studied and the range of their levels. Common designs include the Central Composite Design (CCD) and Box-Behnken Design (BBD). 2. Conducting the Experiments: Carry out the experiments as per the design matrix. 3. Fitting a Model: A polynomial model is usually fitted to the experimental data. This model describes the relationship between the response and the factors. 4. Optimization: Use the fitted model to find the optimal conditions for the desired outcome. 5. Validation: Validate the model by conducting additional experiments at the predicted optimal conditions.
