Fraser Torpy

Associate Professor

University of Sydney

Australia

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Fraser Torpy is an Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. His research focuses on the thermal and mechanical properties of sustainable building materials, phytoremediation techniques, and the impact of air pollutants on health and the environment. Recent publications explore topics such as biofilters for air quality improvement, the use of spent coffee grounds in agriculture, and the effects of volatile organic compounds on human health.

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James Ball

University of Sydney

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Thomas Lockwood

University of Technology, Sydney

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Peter Irga

ARC DECRA Fellow and Senior Lecturer

University of Sydney

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Mahmoud Karimi

University of Sydney

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Ashley Douglas

University of Sydney

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Sara Wilkinson

University of Sydney

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Articles (23)

Suitability of calcined clay and ground granulated blast furnace slag geopolymer binder for hempcrete applications

Active botanical biofilters for nitrogen dioxide and ozone removal using granular activated carbon

Phytoremediation of indoor air: Mechanisms of pollutant translocation and biodegradation

Thermal and mechanical properties of hempcrete with low-carbon binders: Effects of 3D distribution and orientation of hemp shivs and microstructures of hempcrete

Volatile organic compounds emitted by humans indoors– A review on the measurement, test conditions, and analysis techniques

Fine particle pollution during megafires contains potentially toxic elements.

Spent Coffee Grounds (SCGs) as a Soil Amendment: The Effects of Composting Time on Early Sunflower Development

Modulating phytoremediation: How drip irrigation system affect performance of active green wall and microbial community changes

Neurodegenerative effects of air pollutant Particles: Biological mechanisms implicated for Early-Onset Alzheimer’s disease

Fuel fumes and foliage: The fate of speciated gasoline VOCs during phytoremediation and their impact on the bacterial phenotype

Investigating Vegetation Types Based on the Spatial Variation in Air Pollutant Concentrations Associated with Different Forms of Urban Forestry

Portable botanical biofilters to address internal combustion engine exhaust exposure

Vertical Greening Systems: A Perspective on Existing Technologies and New Design Recommendation

Hempcrete as a substrate for fungal growth under high humidity and variable temperature conditions

Phytoremediation of indoor air pollutants from construction and transport by a moveable active green wall system

Phytoremediation for the indoor environment: a state-of-the-art review.

Incorporation of Green Infrastructure on Road Tunnel Ventilation Stacks: Potential Ambient Air Quality Improvement

Fuelling phytoremediation: gasoline degradation by green wall systems—a case study

The need for multifaceted approaches when dealing with the differing impacts of natural disasters and anthropocentric events on air quality

The hydrological performance of a green roof in Sydney, Australia: A tale of two towers

Biosolar green roofs and ambient air pollution in city centres: Mixed results

Vertical Greening Systems: A Critical Comparison of Do-It-Yourself Designs

Bio-solar green roofs increase solar energy output: The sunny side of integrating sustainable technologies

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James Ball

Thomas Lockwood

Peter Irga

Mahmoud Karimi

Ashley Douglas

Sara Wilkinson

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