Monique Lacroix

20.5k total citations · 3 hit papers
340 papers, 15.7k citations indexed

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Monique Lacroix is a scholar working on Food Science, Biomaterials and Biotechnology. According to data from OpenAlex, Monique Lacroix has authored 340 papers receiving a total of 15.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 208 papers in Food Science, 101 papers in Biomaterials and 68 papers in Biotechnology. Recurrent topics in Monique Lacroix's work include Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging (96 papers), Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity (84 papers) and Radiation Effects and Dosimetry (64 papers). Monique Lacroix is often cited by papers focused on Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging (96 papers), Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity (84 papers) and Radiation Effects and Dosimetry (64 papers). Monique Lacroix collaborates with scholars based in Canada, France and United States. Monique Lacroix's co-authors include Stéphane Salmieri, S. Caillet, Khanh Dang Vu, Linda Saucier, Jaejoon Han, Mathieu Millette, Canh Le Tien, Ruhul A. Khan, Bernard Riedl and B. Ouattara and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Biological Chemistry and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Monique Lacroix

334 papers receiving 15.0k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

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

2006 646 citations S. Caillet, Monique Lacroix et al. profile →
Mechanical and barrier properties of nanocrystalline cellulose reinforced chitosan based nanocomposite films

2012 544 citations Stéphane Salmieri, Monique Lacroix et al. Carbohydrate Polymers profile →
Intelligent pH indicator film composed of agar/potato starch and anthocyanin extracts from purple sweet potato

2016 508 citations Monique Lacroix et al. profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Monique Lacroix Canada	67	7.7k	5.5k	3.5k	2.5k	1.8k	340	15.7k
António A. Vicente Portugal	84	10.7k 1.4×	7.5k 1.4×	4.4k 1.2×	3.6k 1.5×	1.9k 1.1×	489	25.1k
Hongshun Yang China	68	5.5k 0.7×	2.3k 0.4×	3.2k 0.9×	3.1k 1.2×	2.4k 1.4×	234	12.3k
Jochen Weiß Germany	72	11.9k 1.5×	2.5k 0.5×	1.8k 0.5×	3.1k 1.2×	2.7k 1.5×	408	19.3k
Matteo Alessandro Del Nobile Italy	57	5.1k 0.7×	3.3k 0.6×	2.6k 0.7×	1.1k 0.4×	1.4k 0.8×	367	11.4k
Tara H. McHugh United States	55	4.5k 0.6×	6.4k 1.2×	3.0k 0.8×	746 0.3×	939 0.5×	172	11.4k
Costas G. Βiliaderis Greece	80	12.0k 1.5×	3.7k 0.7×	5.2k 1.5×	1.5k 0.6×	1.1k 0.6×	276	19.5k
Monçef Nasri Tunisia	71	3.7k 0.5×	4.8k 0.9×	3.9k 1.1×	9.5k 3.8×	2.4k 1.4×	413	18.9k
Johan Debevere Belgium	58	4.8k 0.6×	1.8k 0.3×	2.7k 0.8×	1.7k 0.7×	2.0k 1.2×	213	10.7k
Gustavo V. Barbosa‐Cánovas United States	70	8.1k 1.0×	1.4k 0.2×	3.2k 0.9×	1.3k 0.5×	2.0k 1.1×	303	15.7k
F. Xavier Malcata Portugal	74	8.1k 1.0×	1.6k 0.3×	2.2k 0.6×	8.4k 3.4×	2.0k 1.1×	440	21.0k

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Castonguay, Annie, et al.. (2025). Development of antifungal formulations using silver nanoparticles and natural antimicrobials for food preservation. Microbial Pathogenesis. 208. 108011–108011. 1 indexed citations

Shankar, Shiv, et al.. (2024). Nanoemulsion-based spray-dried formulation of essential oils, whey protein isolate, and maltodextrin: An approach for antifungal preservation of grated mozzarella cheese. International Dairy Journal. 154. 105919–105919. 6 indexed citations

Muranyi, Peter, et al.. (2024). UV-C-Activated Riboflavin Crosslinked Gelatin Film with Bioactive Nanoemulsion for Enhanced Preservation of Fresh Beef in Modified Atmosphere Packaging. Foods. 13(21). 3504–3504. 2 indexed citations

Millette, Mathieu, Stéphane Salmieri, Blanca Rosa Aguilar‐Uscanga, et al.. (2024). Effect of a Probiotic Beverage Enriched with Cricket Proteins on the Gut Microbiota: Composition of Gut and Correlation with Nutritional Parameters. Foods. 13(2). 204–204. 1 indexed citations

Follett, Peter A., et al.. (2023). Release kinetics and biological properties of active films based on cellulose nanocrystal-chitosan in combination with γ-irradiation to mitigate microbial load in rice. Food Hydrocolloids. 150. 109697–109697. 5 indexed citations

Muranyi, Peter, et al.. (2023). Optimization of a natural antimicrobial formulation against potential meat spoilage bacteria and food-borne pathogens: Mixture design methodology and predictive modeling. Microbial Pathogenesis. 176. 106000–106000. 15 indexed citations

Sarmast, Elham, et al.. (2023). Cross-linked gelatin–riboflavin-based film incorporated with essential oils and silver nanoparticle by gamma-irradiation: A novel approach for extending the shelf life of meat. Food Hydrocolloids. 147. 109330–109330. 23 indexed citations

Millette, Mathieu, et al.. (2023). Evaluation of the Nutritional Quality and In Vivo Digestibility of Probiotic Beverages Enriched with Cricket Proteins. Food and Bioprocess Technology. 16(9). 1992–2000. 7 indexed citations

Sarmast, Elham, et al.. (2022). Advantages of nanotechnology developments in active food packaging. Food Research International. 154. 111023–111023. 65 indexed citations

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Shankar, Shiv, Sabato D’Auria, Carole Fraschini, et al.. (2019). Development of support based on chitosan and cellulose nanocrystals for the immobilization of anti-Shiga toxin 2B antibody. Carbohydrate Polymers. 232. 115785–115785. 15 indexed citations

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Turgis, Mélanie, et al.. (2016). Synergistic antimicrobial effect of combined bacteriocins against food pathogens and spoilage bacteria. 4(1). 1–5. 10 indexed citations

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Criado, Paula, et al.. (2015). Evaluation of Antioxidant Cellulose Nanocrystals and Applications in Gellan Gum Films. Industrial Biotechnology. 11(1). 59–68. 15 indexed citations

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Solís-Pacheco, Josué Raymundo, Peter Knauth, Zaira López, et al.. (2013). Differences in the amount of β-glucan and mannan in strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Meyerozyma guilliermondii isolated from agave must used in tequila production. 2(1). 1–8. 1 indexed citations

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Aguilar‐Uscanga, Blanca Rosa, et al.. (2013). EFFECT OF CULTURE MEDIUM ON BACTERIOCIN PRODUCTION BY LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS HN001 AND LACTOBACILLUS REUTERI ATCC 53608. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 8 indexed citations

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Vu, Khanh Dang, et al.. (2013). Profile of expressed proteins of γ-irradiated foodborne pathogen Escherichia coli O157:H7 analysed by capillary electrophoresis. 1(3). 40–47.

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Vu, Khanh Dang, et al.. (2012). Capillary Electrophoresis Separation of Protein Composition of γ-Irradiated Food Pathogens Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. PLoS ONE. 7(3). e32488–e32488. 13 indexed citations

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Côté, J., S. Caillet, G. Doyon, Sylvain Jeandroz, & Monique Lacroix. (2010). Bioactive Compounds in Cranberries and their Biological Properties. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 50(7). 666–679. 197 indexed citations

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Lacroix, Monique. (2010). Irradiation in Combined Treatments and Food Safety. EspaceINRS (National Institute for Scientific Research (Canada)).

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Caillet, S., et al.. (2006). 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. Journal of Food Protection. 69(5). 1046–1055. 329 indexed citations

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Borsa, J., et al.. (2004). Radiosensitization of Escherichia coli and Salmonella Typhi in Ground Beef. Journal of Food Protection. 67(6). 1157–1162. 39 indexed citations

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