Data from: Antifungal activity of water-stable copper-containing metal–organic frameworks

Although metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or porous coordination polymers (PCPs) have been widely studied, their antimicrobial activities have not yet been fully investigated. In this work, antifungal activity of copper-based metal-organic framework (Cu-BTC MOF), which is water stable and industrially interesting, are investigated against Candida albicans (C. albicans), Aspergillus niger (A. niger), Aspergillus oryzae (A. oryzae), and Fusarium oxysporum (F. oxysporum). The Cu-BTC MOF can effectively inhibit the growth rate of C. albicans and remarkably inhibit the spore growth of A. niger, A. oryzae, and F. oxysporum. This finding shows the potential of using Cu-BTC MOF as a strong biocidal material against representative yeasts and molds which are commonly found in the food and agricultural industries.