A new synthesis strategy for chiral CdS nanotubes based on a homochiral MOF template

Abstract

We describe for the first time a convenient technique to prepare helical CdS nanotubes, with a MOF as the template. The prepared helical CdS nanotubes were remarkably sensitive to D/L-aspartic acid (Asp) and can be used as a potential sensor for enantioselective recognition of D/L-Asp.