Toxicology in Freshwater Ecosystems
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 February 2025 | Viewed by 56
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Interests: plant physiology; ecotoxicology; emerging contaminants; harmful algae; antibiotics; pesticides; phytoremediation
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Dear Colleagues,
Freshwater ecosystems are increasingly threatened by various contaminants stemming from industrialization and urbanization. Emerging contaminants, such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, microplastics and nanoparticles, toxic metals, and excess nutrients, pose significant risks to aquatic life and ecosystem health. Understanding these impacts is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies.
This Special Issue, “Toxicology in Freshwater Ecosystems”, aims to advance the understanding of how various toxicants affect freshwater environments. We seek research that elucidates mechanisms of toxicity at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels and examines the ecological consequences of contaminant exposure.
We aim to fill existing knowledge gaps and propose novel approaches to mitigate adverse effects. By integrating ecotoxicology, environmental chemistry, and conservation biology perspectives, we aim to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and highlight nature-based solutions for restoring and preserving freshwater ecosystems. Contributions that explore the interactions between multiple stressors and the role of environmental variables in modulating toxicity are highly encouraged.
This Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following aspects:
- Mechanisms of toxicity in freshwater organisms;
- Ecological impacts of pharmaceutical and pesticide contamination;
- Heavy metal pollution and its effects on aquatic ecosystems;
- Interactions between multiple environmental stressors;
- Role of environmental variables in toxicity modulation;
- Innovative remediation and management strategies;
- Case studies on the effects of emerging contaminants;
- Nature-based solutions for ecosystem restoration;
- Advances in environmental monitoring and detection techniques;
- Conservation strategies for maintaining aquatic ecosystem health
We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to a holistic understanding of freshwater toxicology and support the development of effective management and remediation strategies.
Prof. Dr. Marcelo Pedrosa Gomes
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- freshwater toxicology
- ecotoxicology
- water pollution
- contaminant dynamics
- pharmaceuticals
- microplastics
- nanoparticles
- toxic metals
- environmental stressors
- ecosystem health
- remediation strategies
- aquatic organisms
- environmental variables
- conservation biology
- nature-based solutions
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