Graphene and Other 2D Layered Nanomaterials and Hybrid Structures: Past, Present, and Future Directions | Synapse
May 16, 2026Open Access
Graphene and Other 2D Layered Nanomaterials and Hybrid Structures: Past, Present, and Future Directions
Key Points
The aim is to explore the historical development and future applications of graphene and other 2D nanomaterials.
Review of experiments prior to the isolation of graphene that demonstrated the existence of monomolecular layers.
Discussion of transferable molecular monolayers on different solid substrates.
Confirms foundational research on monolayers laid the groundwork for the current understanding of 2D materials.
Highlights the ongoing advancements in hybrid structures and their potential applications.
Abstract
Even before graphene was isolated (2004), many experiments established the existence of monomolecular layers at interfaces and the formation of transferable molecular monolayers on solids ...