Adsorption and Release of 1-Methylcyclopropene by Metal–Organic Frameworks for Fruit Preservation

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are potentially useful in addressing challenges in food chemistry in light of their tunable pore dimensions and functionalities. Here we demonstrate the adsorption and release of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) by easily attainable microporous MOFs. The effectiveness of the encapsulation and release system has been validated by a fruit preservation test.