Transformation of residual açai fruit (Euterpe oleracea) seeds into porous adsorbent for efficient removal of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid herbicide from waters

Brazil’s production and consumption of açai pulp (Euterpe oleracea) occur on a large scale. Most of the fruit is formed by the pit, which generates countless tons of residual biomass. A new purpose for this biomass, making its consumption highly sustainable, was presented in this study, where activa...