The Role of Plants in Phytoremediation of Particulate Matter and Other Air Pollutants

Dear Colleagues,

Over the last few decades, major changes have taken place in human surroundings that were not associated with a concern for environment. Therefore, now, the priority for city planners of urban spaces should be to ensure optimal living conditions. One of the most dangerous inhaled pollutants is particulate matter (PM). If pollutants have been emitted to the atmosphere, the only possible method to clean the air is via environmental biotechnology—phytoremediation.

Today, the importance of air quality is a topic in which it is extremely important to invest in terms of research activities. This Special Issue of Plants will highlight the importance of vegetation planted along communication routes, cities and other urbanized areas in reducing and accumulating particulate matter and other air pollutants.

The research proposed in this Special Issue of Plants will make a significant contribution to the development of phytoremediation technology. This may result in the development of appropriate recommendations for the phytoremediation of air pollution in urban areas and the development of "green tools" for landscape architects and road engineers. Thanks to this, it will be possible to reduce the level of particulate matter, heavy metals, microplastics and other pollutants in the air, while maintaining the right balance between the economy and improving the quality of life of urban residents. We cordially invite you to create with us this unique Special Issue which will contribute to the dissemination of your research results around the world.

Dr. Robert Popek
Dr. Arkadiusz Przybysz
Dr. Adrian Łukowski
Dr. Lovely Mahawar
Guest Editors

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