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 |