Interfacial photo-vapor conversion technology (IPVCT), as a promising technology to solve the shortage of drinking water, has attracted increasing attention. Metal sulfide-based semiconductor materials (MSSMs) possessing unique internal structures, high optical absorption, water delivery channels, and desired thermal transportation capability. MSSMs have showed an excellent photo-vapor conversion performance. The current review summarizes the basic mechanisms of IPVCT based on various MSSMs. We firstly discuss the current development in enhancing photothermal conversion efficiency such as the thermal management and optimization of the internal water channels of photothermal materials. Importantly, we present the current state of art in the applications of IPVCT based on MSSMs, as well as wide of other implementation beyond a steam generation. Finally, we highlight the research gaps in the field of MSSMs in IPVCT, and suggest the future research directions. This is to evoke joint fundamental and industrial research efforts toward cost-effective, practical and useful solar evaporation systems based on MSSMs.

界面光蒸汽转化技术（IPVCT）作为解决饮用水短缺问题的一种很有前景的技术，越来越受到人们的关注。金属硫化物基半导体材料 (MSSM) 具有独特的内部结构、高光吸收、输水通道和所需的热传输能力。MSSMs 表现出优异的光-汽转换性能。目前的综述总结了基于各种 MSSM 的 IPVCT 的基本机制。我们首先讨论了提高光热转换效率的当前发展，例如光热材料内部水通道的热管理和优化。重要的是，我们展示了基于 MSSM 的 IPVCT 应用的最新技术，以及除蒸汽产生之外的其他广泛应用。最后，我们强调了 IPVCT 中 MSSMs 领域的研究空白，并提出了未来的研究方向。这是为了唤起对基于 MSSM 的具有成本效益、实用和有用的太阳能蒸发系统的联合基础和工业研究工作。