This work aims to apply RSM to evaluate how microwave and
conventional pyrolysis methods, and the pyrolysis conditions: pyrolysis
temperature/applied microwave power, holding time, and public pressure, is forcing both public and private sludge generators
to evaluate their sludge management strategies [1,2].
Conventionally,waste sludge is disposed of via incineration, landfilling,
and as soil conditioner in agriculture. However, in recent years, new
applications for sewage sludge, such as production of ceramic materials
[3,4] and activated carbon [5–7] have been explored.
Activated carbon is generally produced from natural starting materials
(e.g. coconut shells) by pyrolysis under inert atmosphere at ratios of chemical agents, can be optimised for maximum effect on
the SBET of activated carbon from sewage sludge.