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Assessment of the Particulate Matter Reduction Potential of Climbing Plants on Green Walls for Air Quality Management

  • Jeong, Na Ra (Urban Agriculture Division, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, RDA) ;
  • Kim, Jeong-Hee (Urban Agriculture Division, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, RDA) ;
  • Han, Seung Won (Urban Agriculture Division, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, RDA) ;
  • Kim, Jong-Cheol (Urban Agriculture Division, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, RDA) ;
  • Kim, Woo Young (Urban Agriculture Division, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, RDA)
  • Received : 2021.06.01
  • Accepted : 2021.07.28
  • Published : 2021.08.31
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Abstract

Background and objective: To improve air quality, particulate matter (PM) can be reduced using green infrastructure. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to determine the particulate matter reduction potential of climbing plants used for green walls, an element of vertical green infrastructure. Methods: A sealed chamber with controlled environmental variables was used to assess the PM reduction level caused by climbing plants. PM concentration in the plant chamber was measured after two and four hours of PM exposure, and the reduction potential was assessed based on the leaf area. Results: Compared to the empty chamber (Control), the PM reduction speed per hour was higher in the plant chamber, which confirmed that climbing plants contribute to the reduction of PM in the air. The PM reduction speed immediately after exposure in the plant chamber was high, but this slowed over time. Additionally, PM has been continuously reduced in plants with large leaves. As a result of calculating the particulate matter reduction level based on leaf area, it was found that there was a difference by particle size. Actinidia arguta, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, Trachelospermum asiaticum, and Euonymus fortunei var. radicans showed a high reduction effect. The trichomes on the leaf surface of Trachelospermum asiaticum were found to affect PM reduction. Conclusion: PM adsorption on the leaf surface is an important factor in reducing its concentration. It was possible to compare different plants by quantifying the amount of PM reduction during a fixed time period. These results can be used as the basic data to select the plant species suitable for urban green walls in terms of PM reduction.

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Acknowledgement

This work was carried out with the support of research project of Rural Development Administration (PJ014270022021).

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