Air-to-water technology is an emerging method for water collection. MOFs as dehumidification materials is gaining increasing attention. Compared to other water collection technologies, MOFs require less energy input for water adsorption-desorption cycles and are effective across a wider range of temperatures and humidity levels, offering new possibilities for addressing water supply challenges in hot and arid regions.

Applying MOFs to air conditioning can significantly reduce latent heat consumption during cooling, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of air conditioners. Tests have shown that after applying MOFs to air conditioners, cooling power consumption can be reduced by more than 50%.

Coating MOFs onto lithium battery separators can improve their electrolyte wettability, resulting in enhanced cycling stability for the battery. Additionally, the microporous structure of MOFs can trap transition metal ions released from the cathode and trace water in the electrolyte, preventing the degradation of the SEI (Solid Electrolyte Interphase) layer and reducing side reactions, ultimately prolonging the battery's cycle life.

The microporous structure and distinctive chemical environment of MOF materials make them outstanding CO2 adsorbents. They can selectively capture CO2 from flue gas or air with high efficiency and require less energy to desorb the CO2 compared to traditional sorbents. MOFs have already been successfully implemented in several CO2 capture projects globally.

The pore structure of MOFs can be engineered to selectively adsorb specific gas molecules, making them highly versatile for use in the gas industry. MOFs can facilitate the separation of mixed gas components and the adsorption and storage of specific gases. They can be applied in various fields, including the separation of low-carbon hydrocarbon gases in the petrochemical industry, the purification of specialty gases in the semiconductor industry, air separation for nitrogen or oxygen production, and solid-state hydrogen storage.