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F. Xavier Malcata

F. Xavier Malcata

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Biology and Biochemistry
Portugal
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
95
Citations
31542
World Ranking
1913
National Ranking
5

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2020 - International Dairy Foods Association Teaching Award in Dairy Manufacturing, American Dairy Science Association
  • 2013 - American Dairy Science Association Fellowship Award
  • 2013 - Journal of Dairy Science Highly Cited Awards, American Dairy Science Association
  • 2012 - Distinguished Service Award, American Dairy Science Association

Overview

F. Xavier Malcata is affiliated with the University of Porto in Portugal. Their research spans several fields with a primary focus on Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Energy, and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Within these broader areas, their work extensively covers Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Molecular Biology, Food Science, Aquatic Science, and Environmental Chemistry.

The scientist's research topics include:

  • Algal biology and biofuel production
  • Probiotics and Fermented Foods
  • Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
  • Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
  • Biocrusts and Microbial Ecology
  • Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
  • Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows

Frequent publication venues for this researcher are:

  • Foods
  • Journal of Applied Phycology
  • Algal Research
  • Molecules
  • Marine Drugs

Collaboration has been an important feature of their research output. Notable frequent co-authors include:

  • Tânia G. Tavares
  • Helena M. Amaro
  • A. Catarina Guedes
  • Joana Assunção
  • João Varela

Recent publications by F. Xavier Malcata demonstrate a consistent interest in both microbiology related to food production and sustainable bioresource utilization. Selected recent papers include:

  • "Lactic Acid Bacteria in Raw-Milk Cheeses: From Starter Cultures to Probiotic Functions," 2022, Foods
  • "Enclosed "non-conventional" photobioreactors for microalga production: A review," 2020, Algal Research
  • "Current Trends of Enterococci in Dairy Products: A Comprehensive Review of Their Multiple Roles," 2021, Foods
  • "Is Genetic Engineering a Route to Enhance Microalgae-Mediated Bioremediation of Heavy Metal-Containing Effluents?", 2022, Molecules
  • "Challenges and prospects for sustainable microalga-based oil: A comprehensive review, with a focus on metabolic and genetic engineering," 2022, Fuel

Their work has garnered recognition through multiple awards, including the International Dairy Foods Association Teaching Award in Dairy Manufacturing (2020), the Journal of Dairy Science Highly Cited Awards (2013), the American Dairy Science Association Fellowship Award (2013), and the Distinguished Service Award from the American Dairy Science Association (2012).

Best Publications

  • Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus acidophilus: biological, biochemical, technological and therapeutical properties relevant for use as probiotics

    Ana M.P. Gomes;F.Xavier Malcata

  • Microalgal Reactors: A Review of Enclosed System Designs and Performances

    Ana P. Carvalho;Luís A. Meireles;F. Xavier Malcata

  • Enhanced CO2 fixation and biofuel production via microalgae: recent developments and future directions

    Amit Kumar;Sarina Ergas;Xin Yuan;Ashish Sahu

  • Advances and perspectives in using microalgae to produce biodiesel

    Helena M. Amaro;A. Catarina Guedes;F. Xavier Malcata;F. Xavier Malcata

  • Bovine whey proteins – Overview on their main biological properties

    Ana R. Madureira;Cláudia I. Pereira;Ana Maria P. Gomes;Maria Manuela E. Pintado

  • Light requirements in microalgal photobioreactors: an overview of biophotonic aspects

    Ana P. Carvalho;Susana O. Silva;José M. Baptista;F. Xavier Malcata;F. Xavier Malcata

  • Caseins as source of bioactive peptides

    Sofia V. Silva;F.Xavier Malcata

  • Relevant factors for the preparation of freeze-dried lactic acid bacteria

    Ana S. Carvalho;Joana Silva;Peter Ho;Paula Teixeira

  • Effect of whey protein purity and glycerol content upon physical properties of edible films manufactured therefrom

    Óscar L. Ramos;Isabel Reinas;Sara I. Silva;João C. Fernandes

  • Atomic force microscopy study of the antibacterial effects of chitosans on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.

    Peter Eaton;João C. Fernandes;João C. Fernandes;Eulália Pereira;Manuela E. Pintado

  • Immobilized lipase reactors for modification of fats and oils—A review

    F. Xavier Malcata;Hector R. Reyes;Hugo S. Garcia;Charles G. Hill

  • Metal uptake by microalgae: Underlying mechanisms and practical applications

    Cristina M. Monteiro;Paula M. L. Castro;F. Xavier Malcata;F. Xavier Malcata;F. Xavier Malcata

  • Microalgae as sources of high added-value compounds--a brief review of recent work.

    A. Catarina Guedes;Helena M. Amaro;F. Xavier Malcata;F. Xavier Malcata

  • Antimicrobial effects of chitosans and chitooligosaccharides, upon Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, in food model systems.

    João C. Fernandes;Freni K. Tavaria;José C. Soares;Óscar S. Ramos

  • Valorisation of natural extracts from marine source focused on marine by-products: A review

    Vincenza Ferraro;Isabel B. Cruz;Ruben Ferreira Jorge;F. Xavier Malcata

  • Protective effect of whey cheese matrix on probiotic strains exposed to simulated gastrointestinal conditions

    A. Raquel Madureira;Manuela Amorim;Ana M. Gomes;Manuela E. Pintado

  • Infusions of Portuguese medicinal plants: Dependence of final antioxidant capacity and phenol content on extraction features.

    Maria S Gião;Maria L González-Sanjosé;Maria D Rivero-Pérez;Cláudia I Pereira

  • Effects of Various Sugars Added to Growth and Drying Media upon Thermotolerance and Survival throughout Storage of Freeze-Dried lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus

    Ana S. Carvalho;Joana Silva;Peter Ho;Paula Teixeira

  • Review on fermented plant materials as carriers and sources of potentially probiotic lactic acid bacteria – With an emphasis on table olives

    Cátia M. Peres;Cidália Peres;Adrián Hernández-Mendoza;F. Xavier Malcata;F. Xavier Malcata

  • Edible Films and Coatings from Whey Proteins: A Review on Formulation, and on Mechanical and Bioactive Properties

    Óscar L. Ramos;João C. Fernandes;Sara I. Silva;Manuela E. Pintado

Frequent Co-Authors

Manuela Pintado
Manuela Pintado Catholic University of Portugal
João Rocha
João Rocha Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Paula M. L. Castro
Paula M. L. Castro Catholic University of Portugal
António A. Vicente
António A. Vicente University of Minho
José A. Teixeira
José A. Teixeira University of Minho
Paula Teixeira
Paula Teixeira Catholic University of Portugal
Tim Hogg
Tim Hogg Catholic University of Portugal
Teresa A.P. Rocha-Santos
Teresa A.P. Rocha-Santos University of Aveiro
Luísa Custódio
Luísa Custódio University of Algarve
Miguel A. Cerqueira
Miguel A. Cerqueira University of Minho

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