MnSAPO-34 molecular sieves were synthesized by vapor-phase transport （VPT） method using triethylamine （Et3N） as a structure directing agent （SDA）, and were characterized by XRD, BET, SEM, UV-Vis, FT-IR, and TG a...MnSAPO-34 molecular sieves were synthesized by vapor-phase transport （VPT） method using triethylamine （Et3N） as a structure directing agent （SDA）, and were characterized by XRD, BET, SEM, UV-Vis, FT-IR, and TG analy- ses. The influence of the zeolite crystallization conditions and the dry-gel composition were investigated. The results showed that the synthesis conditions had an effect on the crystalline phase. Pure MnSAPO-34 had been obtained when it was crystallized at 140 C for 18 hours. The ratio of MnO/A1203 in the starting gel ranging from 0.1 to 0.2 resulted in pure MnSAPO-34 with a CHA topology. Beyond this scope, MnSAPO-5 with an AFI topology structure was obtained as an impurity substance. UV-Vis spectroscopy and FT-IR spectroscopy study indicated that manganese was incorporated into the framework of the molecular sieve. The catalytic performance of MnSAPO-34 molecular sieve was tested by ketalization reaction of l, 2-propanediol with cyclohexanone. High yield of cyclohexanone-1, 2-propanediol ketal was obtained.展开更多
Excess phosphate(Pi)is stored into the vacuole through Pi transporters so that cytoplasmic Pi levels remain stable in plant cells.We hypothesized that the vacuolar Pi transporters may harbor a Pi-sensing mechanism so ...Excess phosphate(Pi)is stored into the vacuole through Pi transporters so that cytoplasmic Pi levels remain stable in plant cells.We hypothesized that the vacuolar Pi transporters may harbor a Pi-sensing mechanism so that they are activated to deliver Pi into the vacuole only when cytosolic Pi reaches a threshold high level.We tested this hypothesis using Vacuolar Phosphate Transporter 1(VPT1),a SPX domain-containing vacuolar Pi transporter,as a model.Recent studies have defined SPX as a Pi-sensing module that binds inositol polyphosphate signaling molecules(InsPs)produced at high cellular Pi status.We showed here that Pi-deficient conditions or mutation of the SPX domain severely impaired the transport activity of VPT1.We further identified an auto-inhibitory domain in VPT1 that suppresses its transport activity.Taking together the results from detailed structure-function analyses,our study suggests that VPT1 is in the auto-inhibitory state when Pi status is low,whereas at high cellular Pi status InsPs are produced and bind SPX domain to switch on VPT1 activity to deliver Pi into the vacuole.This thus provides an auto-regulatory mechanism for VPT1-mediated Pi sensing and homeostasis in plant cells.展开更多
Pencil-like zinc oxide（ZnO） nanowire was synthesized on Si（111） substrate through a simple vapor phase method using a mixture of zinc oxide and graphite as the source material. The source inside a quartz tube crea...Pencil-like zinc oxide（ZnO） nanowire was synthesized on Si（111） substrate through a simple vapor phase method using a mixture of zinc oxide and graphite as the source material. The source inside a quartz tube created a Zn-rich vapor that facilitated the formation and growth of ZnO nanowires. Field emission scanning electron microscopic studies indicated that pencil-like ZnO nanowires had a size of the range from 50 to 150 nm in diameter and several microns in length. X-ray diffraction was used to investigate the crystal structure of ZnO nanowires. Raman scattering and photoluminescence were applied to characterize the optical properties of the pencils. The growth mechanism of the nanopencils was discussed based on the growth conditions.展开更多
基金supported by the Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals,Jiangsu Provincefinancially supported by the Jiangsu Province Science and Technology Support Program (BE2011651)the Key University Science Research Project of Jiangsu Province (11KJA610002)
文摘MnSAPO-34 molecular sieves were synthesized by vapor-phase transport （VPT） method using triethylamine （Et3N） as a structure directing agent （SDA）, and were characterized by XRD, BET, SEM, UV-Vis, FT-IR, and TG analy- ses. The influence of the zeolite crystallization conditions and the dry-gel composition were investigated. The results showed that the synthesis conditions had an effect on the crystalline phase. Pure MnSAPO-34 had been obtained when it was crystallized at 140 C for 18 hours. The ratio of MnO/A1203 in the starting gel ranging from 0.1 to 0.2 resulted in pure MnSAPO-34 with a CHA topology. Beyond this scope, MnSAPO-5 with an AFI topology structure was obtained as an impurity substance. UV-Vis spectroscopy and FT-IR spectroscopy study indicated that manganese was incorporated into the framework of the molecular sieve. The catalytic performance of MnSAPO-34 molecular sieve was tested by ketalization reaction of l, 2-propanediol with cyclohexanone. High yield of cyclohexanone-1, 2-propanediol ketal was obtained.
基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2020M683537(to M.L)National Natural Science Foundation of China 32200216(to M.L)the National Science Foundation MCB 2041585(to S.L).
文摘Excess phosphate(Pi)is stored into the vacuole through Pi transporters so that cytoplasmic Pi levels remain stable in plant cells.We hypothesized that the vacuolar Pi transporters may harbor a Pi-sensing mechanism so that they are activated to deliver Pi into the vacuole only when cytosolic Pi reaches a threshold high level.We tested this hypothesis using Vacuolar Phosphate Transporter 1(VPT1),a SPX domain-containing vacuolar Pi transporter,as a model.Recent studies have defined SPX as a Pi-sensing module that binds inositol polyphosphate signaling molecules(InsPs)produced at high cellular Pi status.We showed here that Pi-deficient conditions or mutation of the SPX domain severely impaired the transport activity of VPT1.We further identified an auto-inhibitory domain in VPT1 that suppresses its transport activity.Taking together the results from detailed structure-function analyses,our study suggests that VPT1 is in the auto-inhibitory state when Pi status is low,whereas at high cellular Pi status InsPs are produced and bind SPX domain to switch on VPT1 activity to deliver Pi into the vacuole.This thus provides an auto-regulatory mechanism for VPT1-mediated Pi sensing and homeostasis in plant cells.
基金supported by the Universiti Putra Malaysia through Grant Nos
文摘Pencil-like zinc oxide（ZnO） nanowire was synthesized on Si（111） substrate through a simple vapor phase method using a mixture of zinc oxide and graphite as the source material. The source inside a quartz tube created a Zn-rich vapor that facilitated the formation and growth of ZnO nanowires. Field emission scanning electron microscopic studies indicated that pencil-like ZnO nanowires had a size of the range from 50 to 150 nm in diameter and several microns in length. X-ray diffraction was used to investigate the crystal structure of ZnO nanowires. Raman scattering and photoluminescence were applied to characterize the optical properties of the pencils. The growth mechanism of the nanopencils was discussed based on the growth conditions.
