Screening indoor plants for volatile organic pollutant removal efficiency
28 common ornamental plant species were tested for their ability to remove 5 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the ...
From author : Siru Heiskanen
Preference for nature in urbanized societies: stress, restoration, and the pursuit of sustainability
This article (2009) discusses issues related to urban sustainability. Though modern cities with high settlement ...
Removal of benzene by the indoor plant/substrate microcosm and implications for air quality
This study (2004) compared the rates of VOC removal (benzene as the model VOC) by seven potted plant species/varieties.
Influence of limitedly visible leafy indoor plants on the psychology, behavior, and health of students at a junior high school in Taiwan
A study conducted in Taiwan (2009) collected data simultaneously on emotion, physiology, cognition, behaviour, and ...
Architectural design influences the diversity and structure of the built environment microbiome
This study (2012) surveyed the microbiome composition of a health-care facility to find out how they differed among ...
Volatile organic compounds emanating from indoor ornamental plants
Plants have raised an increased interest in research for their ability to improve indoor air quality by removing ...