Table 11. Comparison of Investment and Production Costs between Switchgrass and Sargassum Algae.
| dilute acid-catalysis hydrogenation (switchgrass) | dilute acid-catalysis hydrogenation (sargassum algae) | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment (M€) | 120.8 | 120.5 |
| Production cost (M€/yr) | 18.7 | 18.4 |
| xylitol (kg/kgbiomass) | 0.26 | 0.41 |
| sorbitol (kg/kgbiomass) | 0.28 | 0.21 |