Jamilur R. Ansari

Synthesis and characterization of OD-2D, MOF nanocomposites for applications in the fields of sensing, photocatalysis, and food packaging

This study presents the synthesis and characterization of 0D–2D, MOF nanocomposites for multifunctional applications in sensing, photocatalysis, and food packaging. The nanocomposites were prepared via a controlled synthesis approach, enabling effective integration of 0D nanoparticles with 2D MOF nanosheets, resulting in enhanced surface area and improved interfacial interactions. Detailed structural and physicochemical characterization confirmed the successful formation of stable hybrid architectures. The developed nanocomposites exhibited excellent sensing performance with high sensitivity and selectivity, attributed to efficient charge transfer and abundant active sites. In photocatalytic applications, they demonstrated enhanced degradation of organic pollutants under light irradiation due to reduced electron–hole recombination. Additionally, their incorporation into food packaging materials showed promising antimicrobial activity and improved barrier properties.