Abstract

Abstract

Food safety is a major worldwide problem because of the prevalent threats caused by environmental pollutants. These problems have been significantly improved by metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), whose vast functional surfaces, high porosity, and variable compositions offer tremendous potential. In terms of food safety and packaging, this review addresses the production and use of MOF and magnetic MOF-based materials. This review mainly focuses on the various MOF and magnetic MOF-based sensors developed over the last five years, focusing on their design, functioning mechanisms, and practical uses. The use of MOFs in food packaging materials enhances quality, shelf life, and effectiveness in removing hazardous compounds. Despite these tremendous advances, there are still issues with biocompatibility, non-reactivity, and effective pollutant detection. A comprehensive discussion is held regarding the materials synthesis techniques and fabrication methods, which outline potential directions for future research and development in utilizing novel metal-organic frameworks and magnetic MOF-based solutions for food safety applications.