"Breakthrough Method Purifies Glyphosate-Contaminated Water, Brazilian Researchers Reveal"

Researchers at São Paulo State University in Brazil have developed a method for removing glyphosate, a commonly used herbicide, from water using sugarcane bagasse. The technique involves isolating and chemically functionalizing the bagasse fibers, which can then adsorb glyphosate from water through processes like filtration or centrifugation. The researchers found that the most efficient removal occurred at pH 14. Glyphosate is known to pose health risks, and its use is restricted or banned in several countries. The method developed by the Brazilian researchers offers a potential solution for purifying water contaminated with glyphosate.