Preparation and application of 0D-2D nanomaterial hybrid heterostructures for energy applications

As research efforts into the two-dimensional (2D) materials continue to mature, finding applications in which they can be productively used has become of greater interest. Applications energy sector are particular importance, with pressing need decarbonize our economy and live more sustainably. For a material optimal for an application we typically tailor their specific properties characteristics best fit desired parameters. In past, this included forging metal alloys or doping semiconductors, allowing us controllably adjust properties. materials, one routes such controlled manipulation is via forming heterostructure, hybrid, another nanomaterial. review, will explore emergence 0D-2D hybrid where 2D layered combined zero-dimensional (0D) nanoparticle fullerene enhance overall performance. We cover basics structure modes interaction, different synthetic methods assembly preparation review several promising results have already been achieved.