Fig. 4: MOFs-thin films based on Cu-CAT-1.
From: Metal-organic frameworks for solar-driven desalination
a Structural formula of HHTP. b Schematic illustration of preparation of MHS. c Time-dependent mass change of water using the device fabricated by MHS strip in clean water, oil layer-covered water, and oil-in-water emulsion under 1 sun illumination. d Comparison of the concentrations of ions and organics in real seawater and the evaporated water. Reprinted with permission from ref. 78. (Copyright 2019 John Wiley and Sons). e Cu–Cu(OH)2-MOF foam with pine needle-like hierarchical structures was fabricated using a simple two-step solvent method. f Evaporation rates of single-face and biface-75° evaporators when coupled with air flows of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 5.8 m s–1. Reprinted with permission from ref. 79. (Copyright 2022 American Chemical Society).
