Integrated CaO–zeolite dual catalyst for selective pyrolysis of antibiotic-laden sludge: Coupling pollutant detoxification with resource recovery

Key Points

• Detoxification of pollutants occurs through selective pyrolysis, demonstrating improved treatment efficiency.
• Results show a reduction of over 80% in antibiotic concentrations during the pyrolysis process.
• Analysis of process performance highlights the dual catalyst's efficiency in enhancing both detoxification and material recovery.
• The findings suggest potential applications in waste management and resource recovery, requiring further exploration in various settings.