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To smooth energy fluctuations and achieve all-weather, continuous freshwater output, integrating solid\u2013liquid phase change materials (SLPCMs) into SDIE has evolved into a system-level paradigm shift driven by advanced spatiotemporal thermal-mass management. This review systematically summarizes recent breakthroughs in micro-to-macro structural engineering for phase-change-coupled SDIE systems. Spatially, advanced microscopic encapsulation strategies such as 3D matrices, core\u2013shell architectures, and solid\u2013solid transitions eradicate molten PCM leakage and reconstruct heat transfer networks, while macroscopic configurations involving sandwich structures and 3D directional channels realize functional zoning to maximize thermal localization. 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