What is it about?
The sonochemistry or application of ultrasound waves is found to be effective for intensification of physical, chemical and biological processes through the cavitation phenomenon which induces chemical (radical generation) and physical (mictroturbulence, shockwaves etc.) effects in the medium. During the application of ultrasound waves, “hot-spot” is generated leading to extreme conditions in the system such as ~5000 K of temperature and ~1000 atm of pressure within the cavitation bubble. These extreme conditions during the chemical reaction result in augmentation of the kinetics and overall process yield by several orders of magnitude. Using this technique, the synthesis of biofuels, pretreatment of biomass for biofuel production and enhanced oil recovery or upgradation of oil is reported to be useful. In this book, the various aspects of ultrasound applications for fuel processing have been described which would be an excellent reference guide for researchers, faculty, and professionals in the field of fuel processing technology including bio-refinery and enhanced oil recovery.
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Why is it important?
Ultrasound has been known for medical applications but this book will provide different flavors with fuel processing
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Had a great experience with collaborator and Bentham while editing this book. The book not only provides the basics of ultrasound and sonochemistry but also gives information about the different applications of ultrasound for producing or enhancing fuels.
Sankar Chakma
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal
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This page is a summary of: Basic Concepts of Ultrasound and its Effects on Fuel Processing, August 2023, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/9789815049848123010006.
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