Temperature-regulated defective MIL-100(Fe) for clove essential oil loading as an effective natural preservative for peaches (opens in new tab)

The perishability of fruits and vegetables poses significant challenges for their transportation and storage. Clove essential oil (CEO) is a natural preservative, but its high volatility and instability limit its practical application. In this study, a series of novel defective MIL-100(Fe)-x (D-MIL-100(Fe)-x, where x represents the molar ratio relative to iron: 1, 5, 10, or 15) were synthesized using trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as a modulator and subsequently loaded with CEO to enhance stabili...