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Title: An Investigation of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Sonochemistry for Destruction of Hazardous Waste

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/827232· OSTI ID:827232

The primary objective of this research project is to acquire a deeper fundamental knowledge of acoustic cavitation and cavitation chemistry, and in doing so, to ascertain how ultrasonic irradiation can be more effectively applied to environmental problems. The primary objective will be accomplished by examining numerous aspects of sonochemical systems and acoustic cavitation. During the course of the project, the research group will investigate sonochemical kinetics and reactive intermediates, the behavior of heterogeneous (solid/liquid) systems, and the significance of physical variables during sonolysis. An additional component of the project includes utilizing various techniques to image cavitation bubble cloud development.

Research Organization:
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
FG07-96ER14740
OSTI ID:
827232
Report Number(s):
EMSP-54834-1999; R&D Project: EMSP 54834; TRN: US200425%%518
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1 Jun 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English