Zohreh Riahi , Ajahar Khan , Su Jung Hong , Jong-Whan Rhim , Gye Hwa Shin , Jun Tae Kim
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Abstract
A multifunctional packaging material was developed using Zn-based metal-organic frameworks (Zn-MOFs) with dual-ligands of catechol and alizarin ligands (CA/Zn-MOFs). These Zn-MOFs were incorporated into a carrageenan (Car) polymer matrix to create a smart packaging film (Car/CA/Zn-MOFs). The resulting film exhibited a 13 % enhancement in tensile strength and demonstrated effective UV protection with 94.3 % for UV-B and 88.4 % for UV-A. The Car/CA/Zn-MOFs film exhibited substantial antimicrobial activity against E. coli (73.3 %), S. enterica (96.0 %), L. monocytogenes (100 %), and S. aureus (79.4 %), alongside a 95 % scavenging of ABTS radicals. Additionally, the film showed a visual color shift in response to acetic acid vapor and pH changes, enabling its employment as a freshness indicator for orange juice. Furthermore, the film significantly extended the shelf life of fresh-cut oranges kept at 4 °C. These results highlight the effectiveness of Zn-MOFs-based smart packaging for food safety and quality monitoring.
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Food Chemistry publishes original research papers dealing with the advancement of the chemistry and biochemistry of foods or the analytical methods/ approach used. All papers should focus on the novelty of the research carried out.