
Sonochemistry and the Acoustic Bubble
Description
Key Features
- Experimental methods on acoustic cavitation and sonochemistry
- Helps users understand how to readily begin experiments in the field
- Provides an understanding of the physics behind the phenomenon
- Contains examples of (possible) industrial applications in chemical engineering and environmental technologies
- Presents the possibilities for adopting the action of acoustic cavitation with respect to industrial applications
Readership
Primarly readers are Students in Science and Engineering, Researchers, Chemical Engineers, Engineers in Ultrasonic Cleaning, Ultrasonic Atomization, Food Processing, Chemists, Physicists, Libraries
The book will also have value to Engineers in Medical and Environmental Technology, Medical Doctors, High School Teachers, Journalists in Science and Engineering
Table of Contents
- List of Contributors
- Preface (English Edition)
- Preface (From Japanese Edition)
- Chapter 1. What Is Sonochemistry?
- 1.1. Sonochemistry
- 1.2. History of Sonochemistry
- Chapter 2. Ultrasound Field and Bubbles
- 2.1. Fundamentals of a Sound Wave
- 2.2. Sound Propagation in a Bubbly Liquid
- Chapter 3. Dynamics of Acoustic Bubbles
- 3.1. What is Acoustic Cavitation?
- 3.2. Bubble Dynamics
- 3.3. Growth or Dissolution of a Bubble
- 3.4. Interaction with the Surroundings
- Chapter 4. Sonoluminescence
- 4.1. What is Sonoluminescence?
- 4.2. Single-Bubble Sonoluminescence
- 4.3. Multibubble Sonoluminescence
- Chapter 5. Experimental Methods in Sonochemistry
- 5.1. Ultrasonic Generators and Sonochemical Reactors
- 5.2. Sound Field and Ultrasonic Power Measurements
- 5.3. Chemical Determination Method
- 5.4. Caution With Regard to Reproducibility of Experiments
- Chapter 6. Sonochemical Engineering Processes
- 6.1. What Is a Sonochemical Engineering Process?
- 6.2. Solid-Liquid Processes
- 6.3. Liquid–Liquid Process: Emulsification
- 6.4. Gas–Liquid Process: Atomization
- 6.5. Reaction Processes: Polymerization and others
- 6.6. Development of Sonochemical Reactors: Scale-up and Optimization
- Chapter 7. Application of Ultrasound to Organic Synthesis
- 7.1. Application of Ultrasound to Organic Synthesis
- 7.2. Sonochemistry in Homogeneous Systems
- 7.3. Solid–Liquid Phase Reactions
- 7.4. Liquid–Liquid Heterogeneous Reactions
- 7.5. Solid–Solid Heterogeneous Reactions
- 7.6. Synergic Effects with Multiple Forms of Applied Energy
- Chapter 8. Application of Ultrasound in Inorganic Synthesis
- 8.1. Sonochemical Synthesis of Inorganic Materials
- 8.2. “Chemical” Synthesis by Acoustic Bubbles
- 8.3. Physicochemical Synthesis by Acoustic Bubbles
- 8.4. Film Processing
- 8.5. Other Sonoprocesses of Inorganic Materials
- Chapter 9. Application of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biotechnology
- 9.1. Implications of Bioeffects of Ultrasound and Applications in Biotechnology
- 9.2. Application of Ultrasound in Medical Diagnosis
- 9.3. Therapeutic Applications of Ultrasound
- 9.4. Industrial Applications
- Chapter 10. Application of Ultrasound in Environmental Technologies
- 10.1. Degradation of Hazardous Organic Chemicals
- 10.2. Synergy Between Ultrasound Treatment and other Environmental Protection Techniques
- 10.3. Improving the Environment and Energy Production
- Chapter 11. Ultrasound in Heterogeneous Systems and Applications in Food Processing
- 11.1. Introduction
- 11.2. Formation of Emulsions
- 11.3. Dispersions
- 11.4. Ultrasonic Cleaning
- 11.5. Surface Modifications
- 11.6. Ultrasound in Food Modifications/Processing
- Index
Product details
- No. of pages: 298
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Elsevier 2015
- Published: April 16, 2015
- Imprint: Elsevier
- eBook ISBN: 9780128017265
- Hardcover ISBN: 9780128015308
About the Editors
Franz Grieser
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Pak-Kon Choi
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Naoya Enomoto
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Hisashi Harada
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Kenji Okitsu
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Kyuichi Yasui
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