a b s t r a c t Nano-sized manganese oxide (Mn2O3) was incorporated homogeneously in templated mesoporous carbon to prepare Mn2O3–carbon nanocomposites, which were used as supercapacitor electrodes. Cyclic voltammetry was employed to investigate the electrochemical properties of the composite materials in an aqueous electrolyte under different scan rates. Results showed that templated mes…
Background and Aims: Although ammonium (NH4+) is the preferred form of nitrogen over nitrate (NO3-) for rice (Oryza sativa), lateral root (LR) growth in roots is enhanced by partial NO3- nutrition (PNN). The roles of auxin distribution and polar transport in LR formation in response to localized NO3- availability are not known. Methods: Time-course studies in a split-root experimental system…
Abstract. Nickel-based catalysts supported on Al2O3 . SiO2 were prepared with modification of the second metal involving La, Co, Cu, Zr or Y, of which the catalytic behaviors were assessed in the ethanol steam reforming reaction. Activity test indicated that addition of La resulted in higher selectivity of hydrogen and lower selectivity of carbon monoxide, compared with Co-doped nickel cat…
Auxin-like 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), a high-efficiency anti-stalling agent for the post-harvest fresh fruit industry, has had its use restricted due to environmental concerns. However, no other substitutes for 2,4-D are available to the post-harvest industry. Insights into the molecular mechanism underlying the effects of 2,4-D on fruit quality preservation will provide a theoreti…