Synergistic antioxidant and antibacterial effects of a Zn-ascorbate metal–organic framework loaded with marjoram essential oil
Rana R. Haikal, Noha El Salakawy, Alaa Ibrahim, Shaimaa L. Ali, Wael Mamdouh
Abstract
Marjoram essential oil was successfully loaded onto Zn-ascorbate MOF. The antioxidant activity of the composite originated from the l -ascorbic acid ligand, while the antibacterial activity bacteria demonstrated the synergistic activity of Zn 2+ ions and encapsulated oil.
Topics & Concepts
Ascorbic acidChemistryAntioxidantAntibacterial activityEssential oilFood scienceMetal ions in aqueous solutionBacteriaMetalNuclear chemistryOrganic chemistryBiologyGeneticsMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsThermal and Kinetic Analysis