Ultrasound Technology in Green Chemistry

As a new and rapidly growing science, the applications of ultrasound methods in environmental technology hold a promising future. Compared to conventional methods, ultrasonication can bring several benefits such as being environmentally friendly (no toxic chemical are used or produced), low cost, and compact, allowing on-site treatment.
Besides an overview featuring the background behind ultrasonic technology, this brief summarizes the main studies and innovations reported in recent research that has utilized ultrasound methods in environmental analysis, water, and sludge treatment, soil and sediment remediation to air purification.

List of contents

Introduction.- Ultrasound - Background Overview.- Water Treatment.- Sludge Stabilization.- Sediment and Soil Remediation.- Air Pollution Control.- Environmental Analysis.- Conclusion.

About the author

Mika Sillanpää
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Faculty of Technology, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Patteristonkatu 1, 50100 Mikkeli, Finland

Thuy-Duong Pham, Laboratory of Green Chemistry, LUT Faculty of Technology, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Patteristonkatu 1, FI-50100 Mikkeli, Finland
Reena Amatya Shrestha, Laboratory of Green Chemistry, LUT Faculty of Technology, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Patteristonkatu 1, FI-50100 Mikkeli, Finland and Lehigh University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 13 E. Packer Ave, Bethlehem, 18015, USA

Summary

As a new and rapidly growing science, the applications of ultrasound methods in environmental technology hold a promising future. Compared to conventional methods, ultrasonication can bring several benefits such as being environmentally friendly (no toxic chemical are used or produced), low cost, and compact, allowing on-site treatment.


Besides an overview featuring the background behind ultrasonic technology, this brief summarizes the main studies and innovations reported in recent research that has utilized ultrasound methods in environmental analysis, water, and sludge treatment, soil and sediment remediation to air purification.

Product details

• Authors: Thuy-Duon Pham, Thuy-Duong Pham, Reena A Shrestha, Reena Amatya Shrestha, Mik Sillanpää, Mika Sillanpää
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.07.2011
• EAN: 9789400724082
• ISBN: 978-94-0-072408-2
• No. of pages: 21
• Illustrations: V, 21 p. 3 illus.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science; SpringerBriefs in Green Chemistry for Sustainability; SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science / SpringerBriefs in Green Chemistry for Sustainability; SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science; SpringerBriefs in Green Chemistry for Sustainability
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; C, chemistry, Pollution & threats to the environment, Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry/Food Science, general, Environmental Chemistry, Air pollution;Environmental Analysis