Developing phytosystems for the biofiltration of air pollutants

Funding or Partner Organisation: Australian Research Council (ARC DECRA Scheme)
Australian Research Council (ARC DECRA Scheme)

Start year: 2021

Summary: This project aims to develop, evaluate and apply a range of biotechnology driven solutions for the use of green walls designed for air purification. The findings of the project will demonstrate the fundamental mechanisms behind green wall air pollutant biofiltration, apply systematic technological development against a range of air pollutants, and provide strategies to deploy the technology. With a transdisciplinary approach utilising techniques new to this discipline, the project will substantially advance the fundamental science underlying this novel and highly valuable area of air-bioremediation technology, and will create a much stronger economic driver for this Australia-led innovation.

Publications:

Matheson, S, Fleck, R, Irga, PJ & Torpy, FR 2023, 'Phytoremediation for the indoor environment: a state-of-the-art review', Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 249-280.
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Irga, PJ, Fleck, R, Arsenteva, E & Torpy, FR 2022, 'Biosolar green roofs and ambient air pollution in city centres: Mixed results', Building and Environment, vol. 226, pp. 109712-109712.
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Irga, PJ, Torpy, FR, Griffin, D & Wilkinson, SJ, 'Vertical Greening Systems: A Perspective on Existing Technologies and New Design Recommendation', Sustainability, vol. 15, no. 7, pp. 6014-6014.
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FOR Codes: Building information modelling and management, Bioremediation, Building Science and Techniques, Urban and Industrial Air Quality, Environmental Health, Climate Change Mitigation Strategies, Air quality, Public health (excl. specific population health) not elsewhere classified

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.