Construction of 2D hybrid nanosheets was realized through a self-assembly strategy using a pillar[6]arene (P6) and polyoxometalate (POM) in water. More fascinatingly, the macrocyclic cavity of P6 could impose a restriction effect on the lamellar arrangement and significantly enhance the catalytic ability of nanosheets for dye degradation.
![Graphical abstract: 2D organic–inorganic nanosheets via self-assembly of a pillar[6]arene and polyoxometalate for enhanced degradation efficiency](http://hg.y866.cn/compound/lib/scimg/usr/1/C8CC03306D.jpg)