Fast pyrolysis of a waste fraction of high impact polystyrene (HIPS) containing brominated flame retardants in a fluidized bed reactor: The effects of various Ca-based additives (CaO, Ca(OH)2 and oyster shells) on the removal of bromine

► Use of a fluidized bed reactor in the pyrolysis of HIPS-Br. ► Use of a char separation system composed of a cyclone and hot filter. ► Application of various Ca-based additives including oyster shells for removal of Br.