This work aims to provide a comprehensive review of both the basic principle and advanced development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their interactions with water molecules for adsorption heat transformation (AHT) applications related to cooling, heat pump and desalination. Novel porous adsorbents, namely MOFs, are chosen to fabricate the thermal compressor or adsorption bed for improving the efficiency of AHT system. Several functional MOFs and their composites are evaluated in terms of water adsorption isotherms, kinetics and cyclic stability. The hydrophilic and hydrophobic behaviors of MOFs are also shown. The current state of the art of MOF supported AHT systems for cooling, heating and water production is reviewed. In addition, MOFs modification strategies are elaborated to improve the performance of AHT systems. Furthermore, this review discusses the major challenges, possible solutions and opportunities arising in this research area. Finally, the authors provide a guideline for the design and development of MOFs for AHT applications. Based on this review, MOF-based AHT systems are found promising alternative approaches for cooling, heating power and desalinated water production. The design and modification of novel MOFs with enhanced water adsorption behaviors are the key to improve the performances of MOF-assisted AHT system.

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吸附热转化金属有机框架的最新进展

这项工作旨在全面回顾金属有机框架（MOF）的基本原理和先进发展及其与水分子的相互作用，用于与冷却、热泵和海水淡化相关的吸附热转换（AHT）应用。选择新型多孔吸附剂，即MOFs来制造热压缩机或吸附床，以提高AHT系统的效率。几种功能性 MOF 及其复合材料在水吸附等温线、动力学和循环稳定性方面进行了评估。还显示了 MOF 的亲水和疏水行为。回顾了用于冷却、加热和制水的 MOF 支持的 AHT 系统的当前技术水平。此外，还详细阐述了 MOF 的修饰策略，以提高 AHT 系统的性能。此外，本综述讨论了该研究领域中出现的主要挑战、可能的解决方案和机遇。最后，作者为 AHT 应用的 MOF 设计和开发提供了指南。根据本次审查，基于 MOF 的 AHT 系统被发现用于冷却、加热和淡化水生产的有前途的替代方法。具有增强水吸附行为的新型MOF的设计和修饰是提高MOF辅助AHT系统性能的关键。