Sonochemistry (Latin sonus ‘sound’) is an emerging branch of chemistry which uses ultrasonic waves (ultrasound) as the activation mode instead of conventional thermal energy, often using a piezoelectric material to perform (ultra)sonication.1
Sonochemistry uses ultrasound to activate chemical reactions by acoustic cavitation, enabling access to enhanced kinetics and unique reactivity. This poster provides a brief overview of the basic operating principle of sonochemistry, the historical background, advantages and drawbacks, a selection of applications, and connections to the twelve Green Chemistry Principles.