Research on Airborne Microbial Communities
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 1624
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioaerosols; microalgae; environmental health; renewable energy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Atmospheric microorganisms refer to the microbial communities present in the atmosphere, encompassing bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea. These microorganisms are introduced into the atmosphere via diverse pathways, such as soil erosion, ocean spray, and anthropogenic activities. Atmospheric microorganisms play crucial roles in climate regulation, biogeochemical cycling, and public health, thereby influencing various aspects of human well-being. With increasing attention being paid to atmospheric microorganisms and their multifaceted impacts on the atmospheric environment, it is essential that we investigate the interactions between airborne microorganisms and the atmospheric environment. This research can provide critical insights into the complex interplay between atmospheric pollutants and bioaerosols.
As the Guest Editor of this Special Issue, I warmly invite you to submit opinion articles, original research articles, review articles, and short communications. These submissions should focus on providing insights into the interactions between atmospheric microorganisms and human health, methodological and technological innovations for exploring these interactions, and recent advancements in atmospheric microbial communities.
Dr. Changliang Nie
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- atmospheric microorganisms
- bioaerosol
- microbial community
- air pollutant
- climate change
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