This book discusses the ultrasonic synthesis characterization and application of various
nanoparticles as well as the ultrasonic synthesis of metal and inorganic nanoparticles such as
noble metals transition metals semiconductors nanocomposites alloys and catalysts. In
addition it describes the engineering of micro- and nanosystems using ultrasound-responsive
biomolecules. In acoustic cavitation unique phenomena based on bubbles dynamics extreme
high-temperature and pressure conditions radical reactions extreme heating and cooling rates
strong shockwaves and microstreaming are generated and under certain conditions mist
generation (atomization of a liquid) is effectively induced by ultrasonic irradiation. These
unique phenomena can be used to produce various high-performance functional metal and inorganic
nanoparticles. Nanoparticles and nanomaterials are key materials in advancing nanotechnology
and as such ultrasound and sonochemical techniques for producing nanoparticles and
nanomaterials have been actively studied for the last two decades. Although a few professional
books related to ultrasound and nanomaterials have been published these mainly target
professional researchers. This book covers this topic in a way that appeals to graduate
students researchers and engineers.
