HighlightsValorization of abundantly available waste date pits biomass.Synthesized carbon catalyst possesses pore size >5 suitable for transesterification.Green carbon catalyst found to be highly efficient and provided a biodiesel yield of 98.2%.Produced biodiesel possessed acceptable fuel properties as per ASTM and EN standards.
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