2026 Monique Lacroix: Biology and Biochemistry Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Biology and Biochemistry	87	2852	2626	89	83	419	25579

Overview

Monique Lacroix is affiliated with the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique in Canada. Their research activity is primarily centered in the field of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a focus on several subfields including Food Science, Biomaterials, Plant Science, Insect Science, and Molecular Biology.

Their work covers a range of topics related to food and biomaterials, including:

Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
Meat and Animal Product Quality
Probiotics and Fermented Foods
Microencapsulation and Drying Processes
Bee Products Chemical Analysis
Proteins in Food Systems

Their recent published research includes the following papers:

Effect of chitosan/essential oils/silver nanoparticles composite films packaging and gamma irradiation on shelf life of strawberries (2021) in Food Hydrocolloids
Essential oils as natural antimicrobials applied in meat and meat products-a review (2021) in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
Electron beam crosslinking of alginate/nanoclay ink to improve functional properties of 3D printed hydrogel for removing heavy metal ions (2020) in Carbohydrate Polymers
Advantages of nanotechnology developments in active food packaging (2022) in Food Research International
Gelatin and low methoxyl pectin films containing probiotics: Film characterization and cell viability (2020) in Food Bioscience

Monique Lacroix frequently publishes with coauthors such as Stéphane Salmieri, Shiv Shankar, Mathieu Millette, Blanca Rosa Aguilar Uscanga, and Peter A. Follett.

The scientist's research has appeared in multiple publication venues repeatedly, including:

Microbial Pathogenesis
Journal of Food Science
Food Hydrocolloids
LWT
Foods

Best Publications

Inhibitory effects of selected plant essential oils on the growth of four pathogenic bacteria: E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes

Mounia Oussalah;Stéphane Caillet;Linda Saucier;Monique Lacroix

1003
Citations
Mechanical and barrier properties of nanocrystalline cellulose reinforced chitosan based nanocomposite films.

Avik Khan;Ruhul A Khan;Stephane Salmieri;Canh Le Tien

748
Citations
Intelligent pH indicator film composed of agar/potato starch and anthocyanin extracts from purple sweet potato

Inyoung Choi;Jun Young Lee;Monique Lacroix;Jaejoon Han

570
Citations
Mechanism of action of Spanish oregano, Chinese cinnamon, and savory essential oils against cell membranes and walls of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes.

Mounia Oussalah;Stéphane Caillet;Monique Lacroix

530
Citations
Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) reinforced alginate based biodegradable nanocomposite film.

Tanzina Huq;Stephane Salmieri;Avik Khan;Ruhul A Khan

508
Citations
The Crystal Structure of the Globular Head of Complement Protein C1q Provides a Basis for Its Versatile Recognition Properties

Christine Gaboriaud;Jordi Juanhuix;Arnaud Gruez;Monique Lacroix

479
Citations
Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Effects of Milk Protein-Based Film Containing Essential Oils for the Preservation of Whole Beef Muscle

Mounia Oussalah;Stéphane Caillet;Stéphane Salmiéri;Linda Saucier

463
Citations
Antimicrobial effects of selected plant essential oils on the growth of a Pseudomonas putida strain isolated from meat

Mounia Oussalah;Stéphane Caillet;Linda Saucier;Monique Lacroix

407
Citations
N-acylated chitosan: hydrophobic matrices for controlled drug release.

Canh Le Tien;Monique Lacroix;Pompilia Ispas-Szabo;Mircea-Alexandru Mateescu

385
Citations
Development of edible bioactive coating based on modified chitosan for increasing the shelf life of strawberries

K.D. Vu;R.G. Hollingsworth;E. Leroux;S. Salmieri

348
Citations
Combined industrial processes with irradiation to assure innocuity and preservation of food products — a review

M. Lacroix;B. Ouattara

339
Citations
Bioactive Compounds in Cranberries and their Biological Properties

J. Côté;S. Caillet;G. Doyon;J.-F. Sylvain

313
Citations
Antimicrobial effects of modified chitosan based coating containing nanoemulsion of essential oils, modified atmosphere packaging and gamma irradiation against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Typhimurium on green beans

Renato Severino;Giovanna Ferrari;Khanh Dang Vu;Francesco Donsì

304
Citations
Antimicrobial activity of mustard essential oil against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella typhi

Mélanie Turgis;Jaejoon Han;Stéphane Caillet;Monique Lacroix

269
Citations
Physicochemical properties of alginate/polycaprolactone-based films containing essential oils.

Stéphane Salmieri;Monique Lacroix

235
Citations
Combined effect of antimicrobial coating and gamma irradiation on shelf life extension of pre-cooked shrimp (Penaeus spp.)

B. Ouattara;S.F. Sabato;M. Lacroix

229
Citations
Effect of γ-irradiation on phenolic compounds and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activity during storage in relation to peel injury from peel of Citrus clementina Hort. ex. Tanaka

Hafida Oufedjikh;Mostafa Mahrouz;Marie Joseph Amiot;Monique Lacroix

223
Citations
Antimicrobial effect of essential oils in combinations against five bacteria and their effect on sensorial quality of ground meat

Mina Ghabraie;Khanh Dang Vu;Lina Tata;Stéphane Salmieri

219
Citations
Structural Insights Into the Innate Immune Recognition Specificities of L- and H-Ficolins.

Virginie Garlatti;Nicolas Belloy;Lydie Martin;Monique Lacroix

219
Citations
Development of biodegradable films from whey proteins by cross-linking and entrapment in cellulose.

C Le Tien;M Letendre;P Ispas-Szabo;M A Mateescu

218
Citations