The pHpzc of FGN was determined to be 4.7.
The adsorption behaviors of 2,4-D on FGN was studied in detail.
Density functional theory indicated that π-π interaction was enhanced when 2,4-D molecule dissociated into 2,4-D anion, which was beneficial to the adsorption.
According to Langmuir isotherm model, the maximum adsorption capacity of 2,4-D on FGN was 32.31 mg/g at 303.15 K and pH 3.