Handbook on Applications of Ultrasound

Ultrasonic irradiation and the associated sonochemical and sonophysical effects are complementary techniques for driving more efficient chemical reactions and yields. Sonochemistry-the chemical effects and applications of ultrasonic waves-and sustainable (green) chemistry both aim to use less hazardous chemicals and solvents, reduce energy consumption, and increase product selectivity. A comprehensive collection of knowledge, Handbook on Applications of Ultrasound covers the most relevant aspects linked to and linking green chemistry practices to environmental sustainability through the uses and applications of ultrasound-mediated and ultrasound-assisted biological, biochemical, chemical, and physical processes. Chapters are presented in the areas of: - Medical applications - Drug and gene delivery - Nanotechnology - Food technology - Synthetic applications and organic chemistry - Anaerobic digestion - Environmental contaminants degradation - Polymer chemistry - Industrial syntheses and processes - Reactor design - Electrochemical systems - Combined ultrasound-microwave technologies While the concepts of sonochemistry have been known for more than 80 years, in-depth understanding of this phenomenon continues to evolve. Through a review of the current status of chemical and physical science and engineering in developing more environmentally friendly and less toxic synthetic processes, this book highlights many existing applications and the enormous potential of ultrasound technology to upgrade present industrial, agricultural, and environmental processes.

Dr. Dong Chen has been doing fundamental research in sonochemistry, environmental chemistry, and water and wastewater treatment technologies. States. He serves as a principal and coprincipal investigator of several funded scientific research projects. Before this position, he worked as a visiting assistant professor at Lamar University, Texas. Even earlier, Dr. Chen was an instructor and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of New Mexico and worked on a couple of research projects sponsored by national laboratories. He received his PhD in civil (environmental) engineering with a minor in geological science from The Ohio State University, Columbus, in 2005. In addition, he received his master's and bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from Nanyang Technological University and Tongji University, respectively. Besides his research experience, Dr. Chen had been working as a full-time engineering consultant for more than two years. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Ohio. Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay K. Sharma is serving as a professor in the Department of Chemistry in IET and is teaching engineering chemistry and environmental engineering courses to BTech students, and biochemistry and environmental science to postgraduate students. Dr. Sharma has delivered many guest lectures on different topics of applied chemistry in various reputed institutions. researcher. He is also serving as editor in chief for three international research journals, RASAYAN Journal of Chemistry; the International Journal of Chemical, Environmental and Pharmaceutical Research; and the International Journal of Water Treatment and Green Chemistry, and is a reviewer for many other international journals, including the prestigious Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews. He has also recently published an edited book Green Chemistry for Environmental Sustainability on susta

Foreword, Preface, Acknowledgments, Editors, Contributors, Contributors, Chapter 2: Introduction to Sonochemistry: : A Historical and Conceptual Overview, Chapter 3: Aspects of Ultrasound and Materials Science, Chapter 4: Ultrasound-Assisted Particle Engineering, Chapter 5: Applications of Sonochemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chapter 6: Ultrasound-Assisted Synthesis of Nanomaterials, Chapter 7: Ultrasound for Fruit and Vegetable Quality Evaluation, Chapter 8: Ultrasound in Food Technology, Chapter 9: Use of Ultrasound in Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry, Chapter 10: Ultrasound in Synthetic Applications and Organic Chemistry, Chapter 11: Ultrasound in Synthetic Applications and Organic Chemistry, Chapter 12: Ultrasound Applications in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Chapter 13: Ultrasound-Assisted Anaerobic Digestion of Sludge, Chapter 14: Ultrasound Application in Analyses of Organic Pollutants in Environment, Chapter 15: Applications of Ultrasound in Water and Wastewater Treatment, Chapter 16: Ultrasound and Sonochemistry in the Treatment of Contaminated Soils by Persistent Organic Pollutants, Chapter 17: Role of Heterogeneous Catalysis in the Sonocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Wastewater, Chapter 18: Degradation of Organic Pollutants Using Ultrasound, Chapter 19: Applications of Ultrasound to Polymer Synthesis, Chapter 20: Mechanistic Aspects of Ultrasound-Enhanced Physical and Chemical Processes, Chapter 21: Ultrasound-Assisted Industrial Synthesis and Processes, Chapter 22: Development of Sonochemical Reactor, Chapter 23: Ultrasound for Better Reactor Design: : How Chemical Engineering Tools Can Help Sonoreactor Characterization and Scale-Up, Chapter 24: Sonoelectrochemistry: : From Theory to Applications, Chapter 25: Combined Ultrasound-Microwave Technologies, Chapter 26: Integrating Ultrasound with Other Green Technologies: : Toward Sustainable Chemistry