Abstract
Vinasse is a byproduct of the distillation of fermented sugarcane juice to produce ethanol. It is produced in large quantities, typically 13 liters of vinasse per liter of alcohol, and it is currently used to fertigate sugarcane fields, particularly in areas close to sugarcane factories, because it contains high concentrations of potassium, magnesium, nitrate, and other elements. Due to t…