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Phytoremediation potential of green roofs

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GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC WORK

Project creators

Poland

Country

Warsaw

City

Warsaw University of Life Sciences

Institution

Bachelor

Nominator Degree Program

Katarzyna Gładysz

Nominator

Project specifications

Research includes physical testing
or observation location

Location City(s)

Main location Country

Other countries list

YES

Warsaw and Sanok

Poland

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Project Abstract

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Particulate matter (PM) is a significant threat to the environment and human health, and plants, particularly leafy trees and bushes, can effectively accumulate harmful substances for air phytoremediation. Urbanization leads to a scarcity of biologically active areas, partially mitigated by green roofs. Combining phytoremediation with green roofs offers a positive ecological solution. This study examined leaves of perennial plants on green roofs for PM accumulation during spring, summer, and autumn in Warsaw and Sanok. The study also tested for heavy metals in the accumulated particles. Results indicated that the vegetation phase affects PM accumulation, with the highest deposition in Sanok during autumn and in Warsaw during spring. Sedum L. had the highest PM accumulation, while Betula L. showed the highest concentration of heavy metals in the suspended dust.

I confirm that I authored the work in question independently and in my own words. Suggestions from the supervisor regarding language and content are excepted. I used no generative artificial intelligence technologies

Hereby I acknowledge and understand that by my participation in the World Green Infrastructure Network , which includes submission of abstracts, figures, images, documents, may use my work within the scope of GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC WORK competition.

Research details

Breef research description

Poland

Source of funding

Poland

The Research type

The Research relates to

Source of funding

public green space

environmental issues

university

Year of construction

Year of research completion

Area brutto (m2)

2023

2022

15000

Research outcomes

Is the research a precursor to expected follow up research?

Personally, I do not plan to conduct further research, but the work can be used for more detailed and extensive analysis or to support theses in scientific studies

How does the research address the issue of water stewardship?

no

How does the research address the human well-being aspects of GI?

By influencing the reduction of pollutants in the air

How does the research address the economic aspects of GI?

no

How does the research address the environmental sustainability aspects of GI?

By analyzing the ability of plants on green roofs to reduce air pollution

How does the research address social aspects of GI?

Green spaces in cities can help improve the mental balance of residents. Green roofs can serve as rooftop gardens, parks, and spaces for urban agriculture, which can enhance the quality of life of urban residents

How does the research address the topic of biodiversity?

The research takes biodiversity into account by analyzing different plant species on green roofs.

What types of GI multifuncionality are addressed by the nominated research?

no

Does the research support innovation?

The research supports innovation through the introduction and analysis of green roofs as a green solution in cities. In particular, green roofs can be applied to densely built-up areas, an innovative way to green cities and adapt to climate change

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