Power ultrasound in organic synthesis: moving cavitational chemistry from academia to innovative and large-scale applications

Ultrasound, an efficient and virtually innocuous means of activation in synthetic chemistry, has been employed for decades with varied success. Not only can this high-energy input enhance mechanical effects in heterogeneous processes, but it is also known to induce new reactivities leading to the fo...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inChemical Society reviews Vol. 35; no. 2; p. 180
Main Authors Cravotto, Giancarlo, Cintas, Pedro
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.02.2006
Subjects
Chemical Phenomena
Chemistry
Free Radicals - chemical synthesis
Free Radicals - chemistry
Free Radicals - radiation effects
Microwaves
Models, Chemical
Molecular Structure
Organic Chemicals - chemical synthesis
Organic Chemicals - chemistry
Organic Chemicals - radiation effects
Stereoisomerism
Ultrasonics
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:Ultrasound, an efficient and virtually innocuous means of activation in synthetic chemistry, has been employed for decades with varied success. Not only can this high-energy input enhance mechanical effects in heterogeneous processes, but it is also known to induce new reactivities leading to the formation of unexpected chemical species. What makes sonochemistry unique is the remarkable phenomenon of cavitation, currently the subject of intense research which has already yielded thought-provoking results. This critical review is aimed at discussing the present status of cavitational chemistry and some of the underlying phenomena, and to highlight some recent applications and trends in organic sonochemistry, especially in combination with other sustainable technologies. (151 references.).
ISSN:0306-0012
1460-4744
DOI:10.1039/b503848k