Self-assembly and supramolecular liquid crystals based on organic cation encapsulated polyoxometalate hybrid reverse micelles and pyridine derivatives

► Fabrication of multi-component hybrid materials using supramolecular interactions. ► Study of combined response of reverse micelles to added hydrogen-bonding acceptors. ► Diverse liquid crystal structures of reverse micelles have been achieved. ► The liquid crystal structures of hybrid assemblies can be conveniently adjusted.