Air pollution causes the largest death toll among environmental risks globally, but
interventions to purify ambient air remain inadequate. Vegetation and green spaces have …

Urban vegetation has the potential to improve air quality as it promotes pollutant deposition
and retention. Urban air quality models often include the effect vegetation have on pollution …

The present study evaluated the air pollution tolerance index (APTI), anticipated
performance index (API), enrichment factor (EF), pollution load index (PLI), bioaccumulation …

Among the ecosystem services provided by urban forests, the air quality amelioration is
particularly relevant. The high level of air pollution in modern cities and the indirect …

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 …

This study investigated influences of leaf traits on particulate matter (PM) wash-off and (re)
capture (ie, net removal) over time. Leaf samples were taken before and after three rainfall …

Increasing studies worldwide have examined the impacts of urban forests on mitigating
atmospheric particulate matter (PM) over the past decades. These scattered studies …

High concentration of particulate matter (PM) threatens public health and the environment.
Increasing traffic in the city is one of the main factors for increased PM in the air. Urban …

The rapid growth of population and economy has led to an increase in urban air pollutants,
greenhouse gases, energy shortages, environmental degradation, and species extinction …

Plant leaves retain atmospheric particulate matter (PM) on their surfaces, helping PM
removal and risk reduction of respiratory tract infection. Several processes (deposition …