Layered supramolecular network of cyclodextrin triplets with azobenzene-grafting polyoxometalate for dye degradation and partner-enhancement

Abstract

A tri-β-cyclodextrin-armed host compound is synthesized to construct layered supramolecular network co-assembly with a doubly azobenzene-decorated polyoxometalate cluster through host–guest interaction. The porous hybrid assembly displays automatic degradation of selective dyes and the acceleration of the partner dye in both water and dichloromethane in the air.