About – Pyrolysis of Dried Sewage Sludge for the Production of Energy and Biochar as a Multifactor Process for Energy Efficiency and Reduction of Gas Emissions

Managing sewage sludge is becoming a serious environmental and public health challenge in the Mediterranean. As more wastewater is treated, larger amounts of sludge are produced, often still applied to soil, spreading pollutants like pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria into the environment. The Sludge2Energy project tackles this urgent issue by testing a safer approach: combining solar drying with pyrolysis to turn sludge into biochar, reduce pollution, and generate renewable energy. It also evaluates the potential for phosphorus reuse by analyzing its concentration in biochar. With partners from Italy, Spain, Jordan, and Tunisia, it promotes practical, locally tailored solutions that protect public health.