Advances in Diatom Research in Freshwater
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Biodiversity and Functionality of Aquatic Ecosystems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 759
Special Issue Editors
Interests: diatom; ecology; freshwater; microalgae; microscopy; morphology; new species; taxonomy
2. Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Wetenschapspark 1, Bluebridge, 8400 Oostende, Belgium
Interests: algal physiology; aquatic pollution; carbon sequestration; climate change; ecotoxicology; environmental technology; industrial application; microalgae; plant biotechnology; risk assessment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce a Special Issue of Water titled "Advances in Diatom Research in Freshwater" under the broader theme of Biodiversity and Functionality of Aquatic Ecosystems. This Special Issue focuses on advancing our understanding of freshwater diatoms, with particular attention paid to their taxonomy, rare species, ecological roles, and practical applications.
This Special Issue invites contributions that address key aspects of freshwater diatom research, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Taxonomy and systematics: Novel approaches to the classification and identification of freshwater diatoms, including molecular and morphological techniques.
- Rare diatoms: Studies on the discovery, distribution, and ecological importance of uncommon diatom species.
- Ecology and ecosystem function: Investigations into the ecological roles of diatoms in freshwater habitats, their responses to environmental changes, and their contributions to ecosystem functionality.
- Diatom applications: Research on the practical uses of diatoms, including biomonitoring for water quality assessment, environmental reconstructions, paleolimnological studies, and novel technologies that leverage diatoms for sustainable management and environmental solutions.
Dr. Sang-Deuk Lee
Dr. Jihae Park
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced methodology
- diatom application
- diatom taxonomy
- flora
- freshwater ecology
- water quality monitoring
- new recorded species
- novel species
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