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Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Metal-organic Frameworks
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Supramolecular cyclodextrin-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs): Advanced food applications
Arezou Khezerlou1, Mohammad Rezvani-Ghalhari2, Mahmood Alizadeh Sani3
1Nutrition research center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
|September 21, 2025
Summary
Cyclodextrin-based metal-organic frameworks (CD-MOFs) offer innovative food industry solutions for packaging, additives, and sensors. These materials enhance food safety, nutrition, and sustainability, though scalability and cost remain challenges.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Food Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Supramolecular cyclodextrin-based metal-organic frameworks (CD-MOFs) leverage host-guest chemistry and tunable MOF structures.
- These biocompatible materials are explored for diverse food industry applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the potential applications of CD-MOFs in the food industry.
- To highlight their roles in active/smart packaging, food formulation, and quality monitoring.
- To discuss challenges and future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of CD-MOF properties and applications in food science.
- Analysis of CD-MOF integration in food packaging, additives, and sensors.
- Evaluation of benefits like controlled release, protection of bioactive compounds, and biodegradability.
Main Results:
- CD-MOFs can enhance food quality, safety, and shelf life through controlled release of antimicrobials and antioxidants.
- They protect encapsulated bioactive compounds (colors, flavors, nutraceuticals) from degradation.
- CD-MOFs enable targeted delivery of functional additives and integration into smart sensors for real-time monitoring.
Conclusions:
- CD-MOFs present innovative solutions for food preservation, nutrition, and sustainability.
- Biodegradable CD-MOFs align with eco-friendly demands, reducing synthetic additive reliance.
- Overcoming challenges in scalability, cost, and regulation is crucial for widespread adoption.
