Role of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in the Pathogenesis of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered the most common liver disorder, affecting around 25% of the population worldwide. It is a complex disease spectrum, closely linked with other conditions such as obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and metabolic syndrome, which may increase liver-related mortality. In light of this, numerous efforts have been carried out in recent years in order to clarify its pathogenesis and create new prevention strategies. Currently, the essential role of environmental pollutants in NAFLD development is recognized. Particularly, endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have a notable influence. EDCs can be classified as natural (phytoestrogens, genistein, and coumestrol) or synthetic, and the latter ones can be further subdivided into industrial (dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls, and alkylphenols), agricultural (pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides), residential (phthalates, polybrominated biphenyls, and bisphenol A), and pharmaceutical (parabens). Several experimental models have proposed a mechanism involving this group of substances with the disruption of hepatic metabolism, which promotes NAFLD. These include an imbalance between lipid influx/efflux in the liver, mitochondrial dysfunction, liver inflammation, and epigenetic reprogramming. It can be concluded that exposure to EDCs might play a crucial role in NAFLD initiation and evolution. However, further investigations supporting these effects in humans are required.     

Capture of Organic Vapors Using Adsorption and Electrothermal Regeneration

Activated-carbon-fiber cloth (ACFC) is an alternative adsorbent to granular activated carbon (GAC) for removing and recovering organic vapors from gas streams. Electrothermal desorption (ED) of ACFC provides rapid regeneration while requiring less energy compared to traditional regeneration techniques used with GAC. This paper provides proof-of-concept results from a bench-scale ACFC adsorption system. The automated system captured 1,000 ppmv of hazardous air pollutants/volatile organic compounds (HAPs/VOCs) from air streams and demonstrated the use of ED, using ac voltage, to recover the HAP/VOC as a pure liquid. The desorbed HAP/VOC condensed onto the inner walls of the adsorber and was collected at the bottom of the vessel, without the use of ancillary cooling. Seventy percent of the HAP/VOC was collected per cycle as condensate, with the balance being retained in the regenerated adsorber or recycled to the second adsorber. ED with in-vessel condensation results in minimal N2 consumption and short regeneration cycle times allowing the process to be cost competitive with conventional GAC-based adsorption processes. This technology extends the application of carbon adsorption systems to situations that were previously economically and physically impractical.     

金刚烷最新研究

金刚烷是近 30年来发展起来的一种新型精细化工原料。简要介绍了金刚烷的分子结构、性质及其主要用途 ,重点对近年来国内外报道过的金刚烷合成方法进行了评述 ,在此基础上指出了金刚烷化工的未来发展趋势。     

关于解决黄牛鞋面革松面问题的探讨

本文讨论了在黄牛鞋面革生产过程中产生松面的原因，并经过多年的生产实践，摸索出解决松面问题行之有效的技术措施。     

皮革服装生产中胶粘剂对人体的危害及防护措施

本文主要讨论皮革服装生产用胶粘剂中溶剂对人体的危害及建议采取的安全防护措施     

制革用水乳型聚氨酯涂饰剂行业标准的制定

本文概述了制定该标准的背景，对标准的主要内容加以科学的阐述。     

关于建立纺织用染化料生态安全性评价体系的设想

从可持续发展战略和“绿色”、环保、生态等方面的需要提出关于建立纺织用染化料生态安全性评价体系的意义，并建议了列入安全性评价体系的项目及实施办法，同时也提出了需要解决的问题。     

针刺合成革基布质量的探讨

分析了针刺合成革基布质量的控制要素 ,以及预针刺机的牵伸比和针刺机的步进图对基布质量的影响     

羊皮服装革的压缩性能及其与丰满性的关系的研究

本文研究了羊皮服装革的压缩性能。对压缩系数（Ｋｃ）与羊皮服装革手感丰满性的关系进行了讨论。结果表明：压缩系数Ｋｃ反映出革的手感丰满程度。     

皮革真空鞣制新技术与设备的研究

本文对皮革在真空状态下鞣制进行了试验研究，使鞣制过程的物理—化学氛围得到改善，大大缩短了鞣制时间，废液排放量减少一半以上。