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。     

广西洛东水电厂增机扩容可行性设计

通过对洛东水电厂的来水量、地质和经济指标等技术资料的分析,认为采用灯泡贯流式机组扩大其装机的容量是可行的。并介绍了洛东水电厂增机扩容的可行性设计情况。     

英台地区天然水驱油藏的开发特点及稳产技术

掌握边底水运动规律，控制并利用活跃的边底水能量，是成功开发天然水驱油藏的关键。英台地区的英台、四方坨子和一棵树等三个油田均为天然水驱油藏，天然能量充足。油藏投入开发后初期含水较高，含水上升极快，造成产油量大幅度递减。针对其开发特点，适时采用大泵、电潜泵提液强采，通过大量补孔层间接替以及加密调整和扩边等稳产技术措施，确保了油藏以3％-5％的采油速度长期稳产，水驱采收率高达50％以上。     

卤水净化中储存加药方法的改进

制盐行业卤水净化都是采用库存药品和人工加药，这种做法劳动强度大，环境恶劣，影响人们健康，又不经济。为此介绍一种新的药品储存和投加工艺及设备。     

连铸稀土加入工艺试验

对多流大方坯连铸机生产稀土钢的稀土加入工艺进行了试验,分析了钢包、中间包、结晶器喂稀土丝的优缺点,并进行了对比。根据包钢大方坯连铸工艺的特点和实际情况,选出了大方坯连铸稀土钢的稀土加入工艺。     

蜂胶乙醇浸提液在牛乳制品保鲜中的效果研究

研究了不同浓度的蜂胶对鲜奶的保鲜作用，以及蜂胶对酸奶中酵母菌的抑制作用；同时选择常用化学防腐剂苯甲酸钠作为对照。研究表明，蜂胶能延长鲜奶的保存期。灭菌前加入质量分数为0．1％蜂胶可将鲜奶保存期延长一倍多。0．1％蜂胶可以显著抑制酸奶中酵母的增殖，既可明显延长保存期，又不影响乳制品的自身品质。蜂胶可以代替苯甲酸钠，具有天然保鲜防腐效果。     

粉煤灰和木钙双掺用于胶结充填的正交组合试验

通过粉煤灰和木钙双掺用于尾砂胶结充填的交组合试验，提示了双掺的作用机理，建立了试验指标的二次回归程，得出了双掺时粉煤灰和木钙的最佳掺量。