Sonochemistry : A Sustainable Technology

Springer International Publishing AG

SonochemistryA Sustainable Technology\nAuthor(s): Navnath Hatvate, Hemantkumar N. Akolkar, A. K. Haghi\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer International Publishing AG\nISBN-13: 9783031916557, 978-3031916557\nSynopsis\nThe study of the effects of ultrasound waves on a chemical reaction is known as sonochemistry. Ultrasound radiation (between 20 kHz and 2 MHz) is used to drive chemical and physical processes in solution. When ultrasound waves pass through liquid, they generate tiny bubbles that expand and then collapse quickly. This process releases energy, which can speed up the chemical reactions. Sonochemistry is considered a sustainable technology because it often utilizes less energy, requires fewer toxic chemicals, and generates less waste compared to traditional chemical processes.\n\nUltrasound waves are utilized in various processes including synthesis, crystallization, and purifications and find applications in va.