Potted Plants as Active and Passive Biofilters Improving Indoor Air Quality

Sowa, Jerzy; Hendiger, Jacek; Maziejuk, Mirosław; Sikora, Tomasz; Osuchowski, Łukasz; Kamińska, H.

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/290/1/012150

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“…They conducted a test to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in offices using snake plants. Sowa et al ( 2019) also proved the ability of potted plants to purify Indoor Air Quality. They found that VOC, formaldehyde were reduced to higher extend as compared to the same procedure performed without plants.…”

Section: Indoor Air Phytoremediation Methodsmentioning

confidence: 89%

“…Many researchers proved that plants have the special ability to reduce the fatigues, stress, mood alterations.Another significant advantage of the plant is the ability to provide cooling effect due to evaporation. Potted plants have also the ability to remove VOCs and formaldehyde ( Sowa et al, 2019). The above-ground part of the plant, roots and microorganisms found in the substrate are important mechanisms which help to reduce the concentration of indoor Following are the brief discussions on Sansevieria laurentii (Mother-in-law tongue).…”

Section: Indoor Air Phytoremediation Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Natural Air Filtration: Potted Plants for Management of Sick Building Syndrome

Marak,

Das,

KALITA

2023

Preprint

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Air pollution is a pressing issue that warrants attention. It is crucial to comprehend the impact of air pollution on human health. With the rapid growth of industry and urbanization, the air we breathe has become hazardous to our well-being. Moreover, because people spend most of their time indoors, the risk of exposure to toxic pollutants indoors is higher. Inorganic gases and biological factors also contribute to indoor pollution, and these contaminants can cause Sick Building Syndrome, which can result in symptoms that vanish once individuals leave the building. Sick Building Syndrome has a significant impact on the health and productivity of occupants. In this study, NASA-proven natural air-purifying plant species, such as Sansevieria Laurentii, were used to combat Sick Building Syndrome. The pollutants used for the study were Adhesive, Paint, Kerosene, Egg crate, Ciggarete, Varnish, Wood Shaving and Coconut Husk. It is best to use locally available plants that have a high potential for air purification. The study aimed to determine the most effective phytoremediation methods using Sansevieria Laurentii to purify indoor pollutants, and the results demonstrated a substantial reduction in indoor air pollution on increasing the number of potted plants.

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Section: Indoor Air Phytoremediation Methodsmentioning

confidence: 89%

Section: Indoor Air Phytoremediation Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Natural Air Filtration: Potted Plants for Management of Sick Building Syndrome

Marak,

Das,

KALITA

2023

Preprint

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“…Through photosynthesis, plants use light as an energy source to fix CO 2 in the form of carbohydrates and release O 2 into the atmosphere (Sowa et al, 2019). In the same environment, plants with a high photosynthetic rate showed more effective CO 2 removal than plants with a low photosynthetic rate.…”

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confidence: 99%

Evaluating the Particulate Matter and Carbon Dioxide Reduction of Four Broad-leaved Evergreen Plants

Bui,

Jeong,

Kim

et al. 2024

J. People Plants Environ

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Background and objective: Since people spend 70-80% of their time indoors, the quality of indoor air has become a crucial factor in overall health. Therefore, poor indoor air quality can have significant adverse effects on our well-being. Common indoor air pollutants are particulate matter (PM) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Plants can remove PM and CO2 through the photosynthesis process and leaf surfaces, and regulate the temperature and humidity of the air. By analyzing the PM and CO2 reduction of four broad-leaved evergreen plants, this study aims to provide data for air purification in indoor spaces.Methods: The four different plant species (Neolitsea sericea (Blume) Koidz., Coffea arabica L., Photinia glabra(Thunb.) Franch. and Sav., and Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam.) were selected for this study. Mosquito coils and a CO2 cylinder were the primary sources of PM and CO2. These pollutants were injected into a closed acrylic chamber with plants, and the air quality within the chamber was monitored for a duration of five hours. The plants' effectiveness in reducing carbon dioxide was evaluated through the clean air delivery rate (CADR), while their ability to reduce PM was assessed by analyzing the PM reduction rate. Photosynthetic rates and leaf area were also measured to determine the correlation between air pollution removal and these factors.Results: The ability to remove PM and CO2 varied among plants. Plants with higher rates of photosynthesis were more effective in reducing PM and CO2 than those with lower rates. Among the four plant species, C. arabica and P. glabra were more effective in removing PM and CO2 than the other species. The chamber containing plants exhibited higher humidity and lower temperatures compared to the chamber without plants.Conclusion: These findings suggest that plants can play a significant role in improving indoor air quality. Not only do they effectively reduce levels of PM and CO2, but they also contribute to the regulation of indoor temperature and humidity. The implications of these results highlight the potential of integrating plants into indoor spaces as a natural and multifaceted solution for creating healthier and more comfortable environments.

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“…For respiratory comfort, the application of Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis on the green wall was observed to have removed 0.3 to 0.5 PM levels, thereby leading to 45.78% and 92.46% improvement in IAQ [16]. Moreover, the addition of a potted plant in the building interior was reported to have reduced Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and formaldehyde levels by 48% and 145%, respectively [36].…”

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Public Preference of Biowall Area Configuration by Virtual Reality Assessment

Andadari¹,

Satwiko²,

Soesilo³

2023

cea

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A biowall has the potential to provide human health and well-being benefits. However, some users consider a biowall as a hobby for their happiness. For this study, the general public's preference for a biowall was explored. The assessment was based on five criteria, perceptual, thermal, visual, respiratory, and audial comfort. The method assessed public preferences regarding the biowall in virtual reality for living and family rooms in urban dwellings. Six biowall configurations were virtualized in both rooms. These configurations included control conditions without biowall, single potting biowall, hidden single potting biowall, multiple potting biowall, linear potting biowall, and fully potting biowall. One-way ANOVA with Tukey HSD analyzed the data with the main result that the variants of the public's preferences for the biowall configuration were significantly different. The final result showed that the fully potting biowall was the highest rating configuration, with a preference value of 4.64 (N = 25) for the family room and 4.81 (N = 25) for the living room. The variables with the highest preferences for perceptual, thermal, visual, respiratory, and audial comfort were interest, chillness, color, freshness, and spaciousness-magnificence, respectively. The most dominant variable influencing preference was the ability of biowall to provide freshness and magnificence in the room. Generally, the public preferred the addition of biowall in the room.

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Potted Plants as Active and Passive Biofilters Improving Indoor Air Quality

Cited by 9 publications

References 5 publications

Natural Air Filtration: Potted Plants for Management of Sick Building Syndrome

Natural Air Filtration: Potted Plants for Management of Sick Building Syndrome

Evaluating the Particulate Matter and Carbon Dioxide Reduction of Four Broad-leaved Evergreen Plants

Public Preference of Biowall Area Configuration by Virtual Reality Assessment

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