U.S. Develops Edible Nano-Compounds

Northwestern University has recently developed a new type of metal organic framework (MOFs) nanomaterials. It is crystallized from corn starch and potassium salt compounds. It can not only absorb and store gas. It is used in the food industry and medical field. What is even more amazing is that the material is completely harmless to the human body and the environment and can be used like sugar and salt. edible.

New edible MOFs include gamma-cyclodextrin, potassium chloride or potassium benzoate. In the large pores of the material, it can effectively store hydrogen, carbon dioxide and other gases, and has unique uses in engineering science.

According to researchers, most of the MOFs are produced using petrochemical materials, which are expensive and time consuming. The main component of the newly developed materials is pure natural corn starch molecules, which is simple to manufacture and environmentally friendly. The material tastes bitter, but it is completely non-toxic and can provide hydrogen-powered vehicles with very environmentally friendly hydrogen storage materials. The use of ordinary materials to produce novel crystals not only has profound implications for energy storage and environmental protection, but also has great benefits for food quality safety and health care.