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Luca Settanni

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
57
Citations
11329
World Ranking
13870
National Ranking
413

Luca Settanni publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 285 publications — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Luca Settanni D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Luca Settanni sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 57 D-Index — 31st percentile

31% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Overview

Luca Settanni is affiliated with the University of Palermo in Italy. Their research primarily focuses on Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a specific concentration on Food Science, Plant Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry.

The scientist's work covers several main topics, including:

  • Probiotics and Fermented Foods
  • Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
  • Meat and Animal Product Quality
  • Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
  • Horticultural and Viticultural Research
  • Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity

Some notable recent papers authored by Luca Settanni include:

  • Non-conventional yeasts from fermented honey by-products: Focus on Hanseniaspora uvarum strains for craft beer production, 2021, Food Microbiology
  • Green composites based on biodegradable polymers and anchovy (Engraulis Encrasicolus) waste suitable for 3D printing applications, 2022, Composites Science and Technology
  • A review on effects of biological soil crusts on hydrological processes, 2023, Earth-Science Reviews
  • Influence of grain quality, semolinas and baker's yeast on bread made from old landraces and modern genotypes of Sicilian durum wheat, 2020, Food Research International
  • Sourdough "ciabatta" bread enriched with powdered insects: Physicochemical, microbiological, and simulated intestinal digesta functional properties, 2021, Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies

Luca Settanni collaborates frequently with several researchers, including:

  • Raimondo Gaglio
  • Nicola Francesca
  • Giancarlo Moschetti
  • Antonio Alfonzo
  • Giuliana Garofalo

The scientist has published extensively in a number of journals and venues. Frequent publication outlets include:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Foods
  • International Journal of Food Microbiology
  • Food Microbiology
  • Food Research International

Best Publications

  • Lactobacilli in sourdough fermentation

    Aldo Corsetti;Luca Settanni

  • Application of bacteriocins in vegetable food biopreservation.

    Luca Settanni;Aldo Corsetti

  • Non-starter lactic acid bacteria used to improve cheese quality and provide health benefits

    Luca Settanni;Giancarlo Moschetti

  • Selection of potential probiotic lactobacilli from pig feces to be used as additives in pelleted feeding.

    Maria De Angelis;Sonya Siragusa;Mariagrazia Berloco;Leonardo Caputo

  • Biodiversity and technological potential of wild lactic acid bacteria from raw cows' milk

    Elena Franciosi;Luca Settanni;Agostino Cavazza;Elisa Poznanski

  • The use of multiplex PCR to detect and differentiate food- and beverage-associated microorganisms: A review

    L. Settanni;A. Corsetti

  • Development of new non-dairy beverages from Mediterranean fruit juices fermented with water kefir microorganisms

    Walter Randazzo;Onofrio Corona;Rosa Guarcello;Nicola Francesca

  • Characterization of bacteriocin-like inhibitory substances (BLIS) from sourdough lactic acid bacteria and evaluation of their in vitro and in situ activity

    A. Corsetti;L. Settanni;L. Settanni;D. Van Sinderen

  • Inhibition of foodborne pathogen bacteria by essential oils extracted from citrus fruits cultivated in Sicily

    Luca Settanni;Eristanna Palazzolo;Valeria Guarrasi;Valeria Guarrasi;Aurora Aleo

  • An Innovative Shelf Life Model Based on Smart Logistic Unit for an Efficient Management of the Perishable Food Supply Chain

    G. La Scalia;A. Nasca;O. Corona;L. Settanni

  • Characterization of kefir-like beverages produced from vegetable juices

    Onofrio Corona;Walter Randazzo;Alessandro Miceli;Rosa Guarcello

  • Diversity and technological potential of lactic acid bacteria of wheat flours

    Antonio Alfonzo;Giusi Ventimiglia;Onofrio Corona;Rosalia Di Gerlando

  • Characterization of sourdough lactic acid bacteria based on genotypic and cell‐wall protein analyses

    A. Corsetti;M. De Angelis;Franco Dellaglio;A. Paparella

  • Use of selected autochthonous lactic acid bacteria for Spanish-style table olive fermentation

    Maria Aponte;Giuseppe Blaiotta;Francesco La Croce;Agata Mazzaglia

  • Persistence of wild Streptococcus thermophilus strains on wooden vat and during the manufacture of a traditional Caciocavallo type cheese.

    L. Settanni;A. Di Grigoli;G. Tornambé;V. Bellina

  • Lactobacillus rossii sp. nov., isolated from wheat sourdough.

    Aldo Corsetti;Luca Settanni;Luca Settanni;Douwe van Sinderen;Giovanna E. Felis

  • Cultivable microorganisms associated with honeys of different geographical and botanical origin.

    Milko Sinacori;Nicola Francesca;Antonio Alfonzo;Margherita Cruciata

  • Identification of subdominant sourdough lactic acid bacteria and their evolution during laboratory-scale fermentations.

    Aldo Corsetti;Luca Settanni;Sara Valmorri;Mario Mastrangelo

  • Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Potential of Artemisia arborescens L. Essential Oil

    M. Militello;L. Settanni;A. Aleo;C. Mammina

  • A taxonomic survey of lactic acid bacteria isolated from wheat (Triticum durum) kernels and non-conventional flours.

    Aldo Corsetti;Luca Settanni;Clemencia Chaves López;Giovanna E. Felis

Frequent Co-Authors

Giancarlo Moschetti
Giancarlo Moschetti University of Palermo
Aldo Corsetti
Aldo Corsetti University of Teramo
Marco Gobbetti
Marco Gobbetti Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Giovanna Suzzi
Giovanna Suzzi University of Teramo
Baldassare Portolano
Baldassare Portolano University of Palermo
Douwe van Sinderen
Douwe van Sinderen University College Cork
Giovanna E. Felis
Giovanna E. Felis University of Verona
Jennifer Mahony
Jennifer Mahony University College Cork
Danilo Ercolini
Danilo Ercolini University of Naples Federico II
Santo Caracappa
Santo Caracappa University of Palermo

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