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A series of structurally related binuclear metallacycles [Cd (NO3)(sub 2) L](sub 2), where L is an angular exobidentate ligand, is synthesized. Stereoselective homochiral association of [Cd (NO3)(sub 2) L](sub 2) leads to the formation of helical coordination polymer, whereas meso type association results in nonhelical chain structures.

Hybrid nanomaterials (HNs), the combination of organic semiconductor ligands attached to nanocrystal semiconductor quantum dots, have applications that span a range of practical fields, including biology, chemistry, medical imaging, and optoelectronics. Specifically, HNs operate as discrete, tunable systems that can perform prompt fluorescence, energy transfer, singlet fission, upconversion, and/or thermally activated delayed fluorescence. Interest in HNs has naturally grown over the years due to their tunability and broad spectrum of applications. This Review presents a brief introduction to the components of HNs, before expanding on the characterization and applications of HNs. Finally, the future of HN applications is discussed., Competing Interests: The authors declare no competing financial interest., (© 2022 The Authors. Published by American Chemical Society.)