Antibacterial Films of Composite Materials Based on the Biocompatible Metal-Organic Framework MOF-5 and Hydrocolloids

The preparation of a new type of packing for food products using biocompatible functional materials is based on the quality control and safety of food products. Composite films of the hydrocolloid matrix including kappa carrageenan and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose with particles of the biocompatible metal-organic framework MOF-5 bearing the antibacterial agent (sodium benzoate) immobilized in the pores are prepared. The manifested resistance of the prepared films to potentially pathogenic microorganisms provides wide prospects for manufacturing antimicrobial composite materials of food packing.

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This study focuses on the preparation of a new type of food packaging using biocompatible functional materials. The composite films are made of a hydrocolloid matrix containing kappa carrageenan and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, with particles of the antibacterial metal-organic framework MOF-5 immobilized in the pores. The prepared films show resistance to potentially pathogenic microorganisms, indicating the potential for manufacturing antimicrobial composite materials for food packaging.