02484nas a2200241   4500008004100000022001400041245014800055210006900203260007700272300001400349490000600363520154400369653002901913653002801942653001501970653001201985653002201997100002402019700002402043700002802067700002302095856012402118       2013                        eng d  a1867-388000aIsolation, characterization, and identification of catalytically active species in the MoO3/SiO2 catalyst during solid acid catalyzed reactions0 aIsolation characterization and identification of catalytically a  aBOSCHSTRASSE 12, D-69469 WEINHEIM, GERMANYbWILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBHcJUN  a1531-15370 v53 a<p>We report the isolation, characterization, and identification of the catalytically active species formed during various acid-catalyzed reactions if silica-supported MoO3 was used as a catalyst. We have reported previously the synthesis and extensive characterization of the silica-supported MoO3 catalyst prepared by the sol-gel process with ammonium heptamolybdate and ethyl silicate-40 as molybdenum and silica precursors, respectively. The TEM images showed uniformly distributed MoO3 nanoparticles on the high-surface area mesoporous silica support and high acidity (0.9mmolg-1) by using temperature-programmed desorption of ammonia (NH3-TPD) analysis. This catalyst has already shown high activity for various acid-catalyzed reactions. To understand the nature of catalytically active species formed during the reaction, the liquid-phase esterification of acetic acid and ethanol was studied as a probe reaction with very high acid conversion (83%) in 8h. During esterification, the reaction mixture turned blue, which indicated a change in the nature of the catalyst under reaction conditions. These catalytically active species formed in the reaction mixture were isolated and extensively characterized by using FTIR, Raman, powder XRD, BET surface area, NH3-TPD, energy dispersive X-ray, and TEM analysis. The characterization results revealed the insitu formation of silicomolybdic acid on the silica surface in the presence of water, which acts as catalytically active species responsible for the acid-catalyzed reactions.</p>10aesterification reactions10aheterogeneous catalysis10aMolybdenum10asilicon10asol-gel processes1 aKotbagi, Trupti, V.1 aBiradar, Ankush, V.1 aUmbarkar, Shubhangi, B.1 aDongare, Mohan, K.  uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/isolation-characterization-and-identification-catalytically-active-species-moo3sio2-002393nas a2200265   4500008004100000022001400041245004900055210004800104260000800152300000900160490000800169520166200177653001101839653000901850653002301859653003201882653001201914653001801926100001901944700002101963700002101984700001902005700002602024856007702050       2021                        eng d  a0032-079X00aLsi2: A black box in plant silicon transport0 aLsi2 A black box in plant silicon transport  cSEP  a1-200 v4663 aBackground Silicon (Si) is widely considered a non-essential but beneficial element for higher plants, providing broad protection against various environmental stresses (both biotic and abiotic), particularly in species that can readily absorb the element. Two plasma-membrane proteins are known to coordinate the radial transport of Si (in the form of Si(OH)(4)) from soil to xylem within roots: the influx channel Lsi1 and the efflux transporter Lsi2. From a structural and mechanistic perspective, much more is known about Lsi1 (a member of the NIP-III subgroup of the Major Intrinsic Proteins) compared to Lsi2 (a putative Si(OH)(4)/H+ antiporter, with some homology to bacterial anion transporters). Scope Here, we critically review the current state of understanding regarding the physiological role and molecular characteristics of Lsi2. We demonstrate that the structure-function relationship of Lsi2 is largely uncharted and that the standing transport model requires much better supportive evidence. We also provide (to our knowledge) the most current and extensive phylogenetic analysis of Lsi2 from all fully sequenced higher-plant genomes. We end by suggesting research directions and hypotheses to elucidate the properties of Lsi2. Conclusions Given that Lsi2 is proposed to mediate xylem Si loading and thus root-to-shoot translocation and biosilicification, it is imperative that the field of Si transport focus its efforts on a better understanding of this important topic. With this review, we aim to stimulate and advance research in the field of Si transport and thus better exploit Si to improve crop resilience and agricultural output.10aEfflux10aLsi210aMembrane transport10aRoot-to-shoot translocation10asilicon10aXylem loading1 aCoskun, Devrim1 aDeshmukh, Rupesh1 aShivaraj, S., M.1 aIsenring, Paul1 aBelanger, Richard, R.  uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/lsi2-black-box-plant-silicon-transport