Sonochemistry: Source of Clean Energy

This book explores the most pertinent aspects and advancements in sonochemistry, dedicating nine chapters to fundamentals, synthesis methods, and applications. Covering ultrasound as the primary energy source, the initial chapters cover the interaction of ultrasound waves with matter and its diverse applications across various fields. The text further delves into the synthesis of nanomaterials and nanocomposites under varying reaction conditions. Finally, the book examines specific topics, including the application of sonochemistry in wastewater treatment, catalysts, sensors, meat processing, and food packaging. These insights indicate that sonochemistry is an emerging science with promising applications extending beyond the confines of the laboratory.

Felipe López-Saucedo (México) has a PhD from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) at the Institute of Nuclear Sciences in the field of biopolymers and biomedical devices (2018). He earned his MSc in chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry UNAM with a thesis in homogeneous catalysis (2014) and his BSc in chemistry from the Faculty of Chemistry UNAM with a thesis in organic synthesis (2011). He has been the co-author of 25 research articles and 12 book chapters through 2023 and has also edited 2 books on nanomaterials.

Amira Jalil Fragoso-Medina (México) has a PhD from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) at the Faculty of Higher Studies Cuautitlán UNAM (2020). She earned her MSc in chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry UNAM in 2014 and her BSc in chemistry from the Faculty of Chemistry UNAM in 2011. She has been the co-author of research articles, editor of book chapters, contributor to the human resources training and member of the National Registry of Researchers in Materials Science and Engineering of the SMMATER.

Emilio Bucio (México) is a Doctor of Sciences of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and a researcher at the Institute of Nuclear Sciences. He graduated in chemical physics at the Faculty of Chemistry UNAM in 1999. Since that time, he has been working at the Institute of Nuclear Sciences UNAM. His fields of expertise are radiation chemistry, drug delivery, and the synthesis of smart polymers. Currently his research team is working on the sensitivity of copolymers for drug delivery. His contribution includes 177 international articles, chapters in 62 books, and providing thesis direction to 69 students.