Plant Technology - Air purifying properties of plants

Many potted houseplants are marketed as air purifying, when it comes to reducing dust particles, CO₂ and volatiles from furniture, building materials and paint. The marketing of the various plant species is largely based on a study conducted by NASA in the 1980’s, which document the effect, but does not quantify it. At the Danish Technological Institute, we quantify the effect of various plant solutions using a standardized test, and we provide a consulting service about factors that relate to the air purifying properties of plants.

We offer  

• A standardised test documenting and quantifying the air purifying properties of different plant species to remove formaldehyde from indoor air.
• Supplemental tests of the air purifying properties of different plant species to remove a broad spectrum of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) from the indoor climate.
• A characterisation of the ability of plants to influence the indoor climate in relation to CO₂, humidity and temperature.
• A test report, which can be used in marketing. 
• Consulting and knowledge about the air purifying properties of different plant species. 

Links

• Copy of report (not ready)