Transition metal decorated soft nanomaterials through modular self-assembly of an asymmetric hybrid polyoxometalate.

An asymmetrically functionalised Wells-Dawson organic-inorganic hybrid polyoxometalate has been post-functionalised by Pt2+ coordination, and demonstrates self-assembly into surface-decorated micellar nanostructures. This multifunctional hybrid material is found to be a redox-active soft nanomaterial and demonstrates a new molecular design strategy with potential for applications in photo- or electro-catalysis.