The present invention relates to a preparation method and application of an in-situ grown dual-MOF Janus fractal network material. The specific steps include: removing the mesophyll of a leaf using an alkaline solution to obtain a
vein structure; sensitizing and activating the veins before
electroplating them with
copper; and sequentially growing two MOFs, CuTCNQ (TCNQ = 7,7,8,8-
tetracyanoquinodimethane) and CuBTC (BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid), in situ on the front and back of the
copper-plated veins, forming a Janus fractal
metal network with an asymmetric
microstructure and differential wettability. The front of the veins is covered with hydrophobic CuTCNQ nanoneedles, while the back is covered with hydrophilic rod-shaped CuBTC. Compared to traditional bare
vein structures for
fog water collection, the dual-MOF Janus fractal network material prepared by the present invention can significantly improve
fog water collection efficiency. The preparation process has a
short cycle and can prepare a super-hydrophobic structure in one step without the need for additional low-surface-
energy materials for modification. More importantly, the entire process is
fluorine-free, achieving true green
environmental protection.