Preliminary Economic Feasibility Study for Graphene Synthesis from King Grass at Laboratory Scale

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.3173412307121

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• Keywords: King Grass, Technical Economic Analysis, Graphene, Alkaline Peroxide.

• Abstract: In the present study, a preliminary analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of using King Grass biomass for graphene material synthesis at a laboratory scale in Colombia was conducted. The performance results for biomass and cellulose production from King Grass using the peroxide-alkaline method and its chemical characterization indicate that the lignocellulosic chemical composition of the grass residue can be a viable and abundant raw material for graphene production. The technical-economic analysis for graphene synthesis using the procedure outlined in Patent ES2804948T3 at the laboratory scale reveals its feasibility, as the Net Present Value (NPV) is highly positive, and even in the initial study period, the initial investment can be recovered, resulting in a significantly positive internal rate of return. In this regard, an investment opportunity for graphene synthesis from King Grass at a laboratory scale is evident, with the potential for exploration at a pilot or industrial scale using more cost-effective and environmentally friendly methods.