Chapter 3: Ultrasonic Parameters Estimation

Many parameters can change the effects of ultrasound on a chemical reaction, a material preparation or another process. It is also sometimes difficult to replicate a specific experiment described in the literature because the equipment is very different from one research group to another. In addition, some publications do not specifically describe the characteristics of the studied sonochemical system. For these reasons, this chapter is essential for you in order to adopt good practices when you use ultrasound. It presents how to improve the reproducibility of an experiment even if it is performed with another type of sonochemical equipment.

For example in organic chemistry, all the experimental data needed to reproduce a reaction are usually clearly indicated (solvent, reaction temperature, agitation mode, reaction time, etc.). It must be the same when ultrasound is used: experimental conditions and sonochemical parameters have to be reported.