The use of microwave irradiation for the promotion and enhancement of chemical reactions: an overview

• Published in: Proceedings of Oleo & Specialty Chemicals Conference: PIPOC 2007: International Palm Oil Congress: Palm Oil: Empowering Change pp. 3 - 15
• Main Author: Iannelli, Mauro
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Malaysian Palm oil Board 2007
• Subjects: Chemical reactions; Chemistry; Dielectric properties; Heating; Microwave radiation; Polymers

The use of microwave irradiation has become, in the last 20 years, a well-established technique to promote and enhance chemical reactions. A proof of it is the increasing number of publication concerning the application of microwave (MW) in all fields ofthe chemical sciences. The coupling of MW with...