Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, Volume: 10, Issue : 3, August 2022

ISSN No.: 2320-0898 (Print); 2320-0928 (Electronic)

DOI: 10.22607/IJACS.2022.1003012

Review Article

Application of Phytoremediation for Indoor Air Pollution Control: A Review

Samridhi Dwivedi, B. S. V. Prakash, Alfred Lawrence*

ABSTRACT

Air pollution irrespective of their source of origin tends to increase in atmosphere. Various air pollutants include volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, and other persistent organic pollutants. These pollutants pose various health hazards on human beings including cancer. It has been prominently recognized to cause burden on eco-system and human well-being. However, some remediation techniques are available in the market yet their high maintenance cost, lesser durability, and complex principals make them an inappropriate option for air pollution control. Phytoremediation enters as a cost-effective, low-maintenance, eco-friendly, and energy-saving option. Phytoremediation involves different plant organs for absorption and decomposition of pollutants. The review presents an overview of the existing technologies of phytoremediation. Furthermore, it highlights the loopholes in the technologies which may be useful for the researchers in the field to present more promising and effective work in near future.

Key words: Air pollution, phytoremediation, air pollution mitigation, volatile organic compounds, particulate matter

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