One of the most studied services of urban forests and trees is their positive effect on air
quality, which is expected to improve human health by removing gaseous air pollutants and …

Air pollution in the urban environment is widely recognized as one of the most harmful
threats for human health. International organizations such as the United Nations and the …

Airborne particulate matter (PM) emissions are mainly comprised of dust and biomass
produced by ground-level combustion and fossil fuel emissions. PM retention by plant …

Suspended particulate matter (PM) constitutes a major problem in urban areas. Air
purification of polluted cities is critical for protecting the increasing population. PM deposited …

The metaphor “lungs of cities”, initially a slogan for the preservation of urban parks, has
been retained almost as common sense to the present. It implies that parks provide urban …

Urban forests play a vital role in terms of environmental quality related to particulate matter
(PM) and studies on this area are increasing. This review discusses how urban forests …

Urban parks have long been considered places of refuge from the bustle, noise and
pollutants of the surrounding city. Parks were labelled the lungs of the city, a metaphor which …

Holm oak (Quercus ilex), a widespread urban street tree in the Mediterranean region, is
widely used as biomonitor of persistent atmospheric pollutants, especially particulate-bound …

Atmospheric pollutant phytoremediation technologies, such as potted plants and green
walls, have been thoroughly tested in lab-scale experiments for their potential to remove air …

Particulate matter (PM), including PM10 and PM2. 5, has a major impact on air quality and
public health. It has been shown that trees can capture PM and improve air quality. In this …