Sonochemistry in waste minimisation

Unlike other new technologies which require some special attribute of the system being activated such as the use of microwaves (dipolar species), electrochemistry (conducting medium) and photochemistry (the presence of a chromophore), for chemical applications ultrasound requires only the presence of a liquid to transmit its power. 

Sonochemistry has a very broad spread of applications throughout academia and industry with many of significance in environmental issues some of which will be considered in this chapter (Table 10.1). 

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The progress of sonochemistry in waste minimisation is dependent upon the possibility of scaling up the excellent laboratory results for industrial use. There are currently several systems available commercially with configurations to suit most applications [63, 64]. 

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