Self-assembly of polyoxometalates, transition metal salts, and
2,6-bis(2′-pyridyl)-4-hydroxypyridine (LOH) obtained four organic–inorganic
hybrids [Co2.5(LOH)(LO)2(H2O)2(PW12O39)]·3CH3CN·2OH
(1), [Zn1.5(LOH)3]·(PMo12O40)·CH3OH·2H2O (2), [Cd1.5(LOH)3]·(PW12O40)·2CH3OH·1.5H2O (3), and [Mn(LOH)2]·(PW12O40)·2CH3CN·H3O (4). Hybrid 1 exhibits an extended chain, which
could be further connected into a 3D supramolecular architecture by
H-bonds. Hybrids 2–4 feature monomolecular
structures, which are further bridged via H-bonds to yield charming
3D supramolecular structures. Noteworthy, 1 and 2 can be employed as recyclable and highly efficient heterogeneous
catalysts. The activated 1 displays a high catalytic
activity for the cycloaddition reaction of CO2 and epoxides.
Hybrid 2 exhibits an excellent catalytic performance
for the oxidative desulfurization reaction.