The molecular and nanomechanical properties of the deep-sea benthic diatoms Psammodictyon panduriforme var. continua were studied. The study is based on the interpretation of Raman spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy data. The approach to understanding the role of the siliceous exoskeleton in the physiology of the cell is considered. It is important to form an integral picture for the object of research. Diatoms are promising model objects, both for basic research and for applied biotechnology applications.
diatoms, silicon frustule, Raman spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, nanocharacteristics
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