Table 10 Comparison of plant’s economics with different catalysts used in lignin valorization process
From: Economic feasibility of gasoline production from lignocellulosic wastes in Hong Kong
| Ru/Nb2O5 | Ru/C | Pt/CNT + Amberlyst-15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit (RMB ¥/year) | ¥ 11,810,000 | ¥ 12,387,000 | ¥ 16,114,000 |
| Taxes (26%) | ¥ 1,949,000 | ¥ 2,044,000 | ¥ 2,659,000 |
| Net Profit (RMB ¥/year) | ¥ 27,039,000 | ¥ 28,476,000 | ¥ 37,061,000 |
| Net Present Value (RMB ¥) | ¥ 177,000 | ¥ 2,814,000 | ¥ -32,228,000 |
| IRR (%) | 6.95% | 7.27% | 5.23% |
| Return on Investment (%) | 14.14% | 14.10% | 14.03% |
| Payback Time (year) | 7.07 | 7.09 | 7.13 |
| Selling Price of Bio-gasoline (RMB ¥/kg) | ¥ 32 | ¥ 29 | ¥ 310 |