AMBIENT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL USING AIR POLLUTION TOLERANCE INDEX AND ANTICIPATED PERFORMANCE INDEX OF TREES

Anake, W. U. and Bayode, Faith O. and Omonhinmin, Conrad A. and Williams, Akan B. (2018) AMBIENT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL USING AIR POLLUTION TOLERANCE INDEX AND ANTICIPATED PERFORMANCE INDEX OF TREES. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 9 (12). pp. 417-425. ISSN 0976-6308 and ISSN Online: 0976-6316

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Abstract

Bio-indicators and tolerant tree species have been confirmed as eco-sustainable tool for monitoring and abatement of atmospheric air pollutants. This study was designed to estimate the potential of six common tree species growing at residential areas of Ota industrial estate and Canaanland in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria; using air pollution tolerance index (APTI) and anticipated performance index (API) model. The APTI results ranged between 2.98 and 12.0 which fell within APTI category of <11 for sensitive species, and 12-16 intermediate sensitive species as such they were classified as bio indicators of air pollution. Also, API confirmed Mangifera indica and Syzygium malaccense as very good performers while Terminalia catappa and Carica papaya were considered as moderate performers suitable for green belt development programmes. Further comparative screening of green infrastructure using APTI-API model and big-leaf resistance model, as well as application of green walls and roofs in the study locations is recommended.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Environmental pollution, Air pollution control, APTI, API, Urban green infrastructures
Subjects:	Q Science > QD Chemistry
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Chemistry
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	02 Nov 2020 15:32
Last Modified:	02 Nov 2020 15:32
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/13697

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