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Short Introduction to Sonoelectrochemistry

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Introduction to Ultrasound, Sonochemistry and Sonoelectrochemistry

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By definition, sonication or more accurately ultrasonication is the application of vibrational energy in the ultrasonic frequency range of (20 kHz–1 MHz) to efficiently mix aqueous solutions and suspensions [1].

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    Bruno G. Pollet

  2. School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia

    Muthupandian Ashokkumar

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Pollet, B.G., Ashokkumar, M. (2019). Short Introduction to Sonoelectrochemistry. In: Introduction to Ultrasound, Sonochemistry and Sonoelectrochemistry. SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-25862-7_2

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