Transforming nitrogen and phosphorus in cyanobacteria and municipal sludge via molecular sieve–catalyzed degradative solvent extraction

Key Points

• Extraction improves nitrogen and phosphorus yields from cyanobacteria and sludge using a molecular sieve—this transformation is significant for nutrient recovery.
• A notable increase of 30% in nutrient extraction was observed, enhancing sustainability efforts involving waste materials.
• Assessment using degradative solvent extraction highlights the methodological effectiveness of the molecular sieve in altering nutrient composition.
• These findings may enable more efficient recycling of nutrients from municipal waste, supporting environmental conservation efforts.