Table 12. Comparison of Xylitol and Sorbitol Production among Switchgrass, Sargassum Algae, and Corn Stover.
| dilute acid-catalysis hydrogenation (switchgrass) | dilute acid-catalysis hydrogenation (sargassum algae) | dilute acid-catalysis hydrogenation (corn stover) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| xylitol production (kt/yr) | 145 | 230 | 181 |
| sorbitol production (kt/yr) | 157.6 | 116 | 202 |
| xylitol (kg/kgbiomass) | 0.26 | 0.41 | 0.32 |
| sorbitol (kg/kgbiomass) | 0.28 | 0.21 | 0.36 |
| E (kgCO2/kgbiomass) | 0.145 | 0.141 | 0.146 |