Alberto Niccolai

2.0k total citations
30 papers, 1.4k citations indexed

About

Alberto Niccolai is a scholar working on Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Molecular Biology and Aquatic Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Alberto Niccolai has authored 30 papers receiving a total of 1.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 16 papers in Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, 10 papers in Molecular Biology and 9 papers in Aquatic Science. Recurrent topics in Alberto Niccolai's work include Algal biology and biofuel production (16 papers), Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth (5 papers) and Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds (4 papers). Alberto Niccolai is often cited by papers focused on Algal biology and biofuel production (16 papers), Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth (5 papers) and Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds (4 papers). Alberto Niccolai collaborates with scholars based in Italy, Portugal and Slovenia. Alberto Niccolai's co-authors include Mario R. Tredici, Liliana Rodolfi, Natascia Biondi, Anabela Raymundo, Isabel Sousa, Ana Paula Batista, Graziella Chini Zittelli, Patrícia Fradinho, Gabriella Gabrielli and Elisabetta Bigagli and has published in prestigious journals such as Scientific Reports, International Journal of Molecular Sciences and Frontiers in Microbiology.

In The Last Decade

Alberto Niccolai

29 papers receiving 1.4k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Alberto Niccolai Italy 18 779 388 362 319 206 30 1.4k
Charlotte Bruneel Belgium 19 641 0.8× 345 0.9× 255 0.7× 248 0.8× 498 2.4× 25 1.5k
Tom Bernaerts Belgium 15 522 0.7× 153 0.4× 148 0.4× 275 0.9× 108 0.5× 35 919
Justine Dumay France 20 457 0.6× 779 2.0× 583 1.6× 207 0.6× 165 0.8× 33 1.3k
José Empis Portugal 18 330 0.4× 193 0.5× 154 0.4× 405 1.3× 170 0.8× 35 1.1k
Sébastien Jubeau France 12 886 1.1× 205 0.5× 271 0.7× 118 0.4× 59 0.3× 15 1.2k
Katerina Kousoulaki Norway 20 202 0.3× 1.0k 2.7× 394 1.1× 158 0.5× 109 0.5× 59 1.5k
Zhi Yong Ju United States 22 151 0.2× 852 2.2× 369 1.0× 948 3.0× 230 1.1× 39 2.2k
Pushkar Shrestha Australia 23 364 0.5× 149 0.4× 1.2k 3.2× 102 0.3× 177 0.9× 42 2.0k
Bahareh Nowruzi Iran 17 326 0.4× 80 0.2× 166 0.5× 122 0.4× 63 0.3× 93 875
Yumiko Yoshie-Stark Japan 17 90 0.1× 252 0.6× 432 1.2× 354 1.1× 142 0.7× 33 1.0k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Alberto Niccolai

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Alberto Niccolai

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All Works

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D’Ambrosio, Mario, Elisabetta Bigagli, Lorenzo Cinci, et al.. (2023). Tisochrysis lutea F&M-M36 Mitigates Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome and Promotes Visceral Fat Browning through β3-Adrenergic Receptor/UCP1 Signaling. Marine Drugs. 21(5). 303–303. 3 indexed citations
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Bigagli, Elisabetta, Mario D’Ambrosio, Lorenzo Cinci, et al.. (2023). A comparative study of metabolites profiles, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of methanolic extracts from three Arthrospira strains in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Algal Research. 73. 103171–103171. 8 indexed citations
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Isani, Gloria, Alberto Niccolai, Giulia Andreani, et al.. (2022). Iron Speciation and Iron Binding Proteins in Arthrospira platensis Grown in Media Containing Different Iron Concentrations. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(11). 6283–6283. 6 indexed citations
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Jamnik, Polona, Lea Pogačnik, Barbara Jeršek, et al.. (2022). Fermented Biomass of Arthrospira platensis as a Potential Food Ingredient. Antioxidants. 11(2). 216–216. 22 indexed citations
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Bigagli, Elisabetta, Mario D’Ambrosio, Lorenzo Cinci, et al.. (2021). A Comparative In Vitro Evaluation of the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of a Tisochrysis lutea Extract and Fucoxanthin. Marine Drugs. 19(6). 334–334. 24 indexed citations
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Rodolfi, Liliana, et al.. (2021). Microbes: Food for the Future. Foods. 10(5). 971–971. 62 indexed citations
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Cerri, Roberto, Alberto Niccolai, Gloriana Cardinaletti, et al.. (2021). Chemical composition and apparent digestibility of a panel of dried microalgae and cyanobacteria biomasses in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture. 544. 737075–737075. 28 indexed citations
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Niccolai, Alberto, Manuel Venturi, Viola Galli, et al.. (2020). Vegetable oils protect phycocyanin from thermal degradation during cooking of spirulina-based “crostini”. LWT. 138. 110776–110776. 12 indexed citations
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Salvi, Linda, Alberto Niccolai, Eleonora Cataldo, et al.. (2020). Effects of Arthrospira platensis Extract on Physiology and Berry Traits in Vitis vinifera. Plants. 9(12). 1805–1805. 11 indexed citations
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Niccolai, Alberto, Liliana Rodolfi, Natascia Biondi, et al.. (2020). Lactic Acid Fermentation of Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) in a Vegetal Soybean Drink for Developing New Functional Lactose-Free Beverages. Frontiers in Microbiology. 11. 560684–560684. 49 indexed citations
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Fradinho, Patrícia, et al.. (2020). Psyllium husk gel to reinforce structure of gluten-free pasta?. LWT. 131. 109787–109787. 29 indexed citations
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Atzori, Giulia, Werther Guidi Nissim, Liliana Rodolfi, et al.. (2020). Algae and Bioguano as promising source of organic fertilizers. Journal of Applied Phycology. 32(6). 3971–3981. 13 indexed citations
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Niccolai, Alberto, Graziella Chini Zittelli, Liliana Rodolfi, Natascia Biondi, & Mario R. Tredici. (2019). Microalgae of interest as food source: Biochemical composition and digestibility. Algal Research. 42. 101617–101617. 247 indexed citations
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Niccolai, Alberto, Manuel Venturi, Viola Galli, et al.. (2019). Development of new microalgae-based sourdough “crostini”: functional effects of Arthrospira platensis (spirulina) addition. Scientific Reports. 9(1). 19433–19433. 86 indexed citations
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Salvi, Linda, Cecilia Brunetti, Eleonora Cataldo, et al.. (2019). Effects of Ascophyllum nodosum extract on Vitis vinifera: Consequences on plant physiology, grape quality and secondary metabolism. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 139. 21–32. 68 indexed citations
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Bigagli, Elisabetta, Lorenzo Cinci, Alberto Niccolai, et al.. (2018). Preliminary data on the dietary safety, tolerability and effects on lipid metabolism of the marine microalga Tisochrysis lutea. Algal Research. 34. 244–249. 20 indexed citations
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Bigagli, Elisabetta, Lorenzo Cinci, Alberto Niccolai, et al.. (2017). Safety evaluations and lipid-lowering activity of an Arthrospira platensis enriched diet: A 1-month study in rats. Food Research International. 102. 380–386. 29 indexed citations
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Niccolai, Alberto, Elisabetta Bigagli, Natascia Biondi, et al.. (2016). In vitro toxicity of microalgal and cyanobacterial strains of interest as food source. Journal of Applied Phycology. 29(1). 199–209. 28 indexed citations
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Niccolai, Alberto. (2003). Lavoro temporaneo e autonomia privata. CINECA IRIS Institutial research information system (University of Pisa). 1 indexed citations
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Niccolai, Alberto, et al.. (1991). Monolayers and bilayers of lipids. Colloids and Surfaces. 53(1). 135–145. 3 indexed citations

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