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F. Xavier Malcata

Researcher at University of Porto

Publications -  337
Citations -  18263

F. Xavier Malcata is an academic researcher from University of Porto. The author has contributed to research in topics: Whey protein & Cheesemaking. The author has an hindex of 65, co-authored 323 publications receiving 16139 citations. Previous affiliations of F. Xavier Malcata include ISMAI & University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Microalgal Reactors: A Review of Enclosed System Designs and Performances

TL;DR: Several types of closed bioreactors described in the technical literature as able to support production of microalgae are comprehensively presented and duly discussed, using transport phenomenon and process engineering methodological approaches.
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Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus acidophilus: biological, biochemical, technological and therapeutical properties relevant for use as probiotics

TL;DR: This review focuses on the biological properties and consequent technological roles of intestinal bacteria with potential health-promoting capacities, and provides selected examples available in the literature that are pertinent to the aforementioned concepts.
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Enhanced CO2 fixation and biofuel production via microalgae: recent developments and future directions

TL;DR: This review briefly examines the current technologies available for enhanced microalgal CO(2) fixation, and specifically explores the possibility of coupling wastewater treatment with micro algal growth for eventual production of biofuels and/or added-value products, with an emphasis on productivity.
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Advances and perspectives in using microalgae to produce biodiesel

TL;DR: The state of the art regarding microalgae toward production of biofuels is covered, both from the point of view of the microalgal cell itself and of the supporting bioreactor; and current limitations and promising perspectives in this field are discussed.
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Bovine whey proteins – Overview on their main biological properties

TL;DR: The most important advances reported to date pertaining to biological properties of whey proteins are reviewed in this communication.