Abstract

The rising demand for freshwater and the challenge of energy scarcity have fueled interest in solar interfacial water evaporation technology, which harnesses solar energy to produce clean water. Attaining high performance with this technology necessitates the development of highly efficient photothermal materials, heat management optimization, and the resolution of salt deposition issues to ensure equipment longevity. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) possess large specific surface areas and high porosity, making them ideal for various water treatment applications. In recent years, MOFs have been extensively employed for solar-driven desalination. Here, we review recent developments in the functionalization of MOFs thin films, composites and MOFs-based derivatives and strategies for achieving efficient seawater desalination with MOFs while preventing salt deposition. Furthermore, desalination systems that integrate pollutant degradation and power generation are discussed, which further expand the application scenarios of solar-driven interfacial water evaporation desalination technologies.

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