In this study, phytocapping which was widely and deeply studied in USA and Australia was investigated among the methane oxidation technology for the surface emission reduction, and the consideration matter to apply the technology was also suggested. The selection of plants to be suitable in climate and soil condition is the key factor when phytocapping would be introduced. In the United States, a fast growing, perennial and deep-rooting tree species are used for landfill covers or contaminated soil areas, and even understory grasses are chosen based on regional characteristics. However this phytocapping would have regional limitation, especially precipitation is an important environmental factor.

• 김용진(목포해양대학교 환경·생명공학과) | Yong-Jin Kim Corresponding author
• 정승미(서울시립대학교 대학원 에너지환경시스템공학과) | Seung-Mi Jeong
• 배성진(서울시립대학교 대학원 에너지환경시스템공학과) | Sung-Jin Bae
• 이동훈(서울시립대학교 대학원 에너지환경시스템공학과) | Dong-Hoon Lee