GAOMing-chen,JIANMei-peng,LIHai-yan.Recent Advances on the Function and Selection of Plants in Sponge Facility in China[J].China Water & Wastewater,2024,40(16):48-54.
Recent Advances on the Function and Selection of Plants in Sponge Facility in China
China Water & Wastewater[ISSN:1000-4062/CN:12-1073/TU]
volume:
第40卷
Number:
第16期
Page:
48-54
Column:
Date of publication:
2024-08-17
- Keywords:
- sponge city; plant; hydrological function; stormwater purification
- Abstract:
- Sponge city, represent a novel concept in stormwater management, effectively mitigating both runoff flow and pollution. As the main component of sponge facilities, plants play a vital role in sponge city. Plants influence the stormwater retention, infiltration and reduction capacity of the sponge facility through their aboveground branches, stems, leaves and underground root system. In addition, plants contribute to the stormwater purification within sponge facilities by the absorption and the interaction between plant roots, media and microorganisms. This review examines the impact and mechanisms of plants on the operational effectiveness of the sponge facility. Meanwhile, it summarizes the criteria and design considerations for selecting plants across various types of the sponge facility. The principle and significance of plant selection and design in sponge facilities were summarized, considering the types of the sponge facility, their operational requirements, local environmental conditions and landscape benefits. Additionally, the challenges and future research directions concerning plant functionality and design in the sponge facility were discussed.
Last Update:
2024-08-17