The present work offers insights into the use of ultrasonic and microwave irradiations for the intensification of chemical processing applications. A critical opinion on the governing mechanisms, reactor designs and effects of the operating parameters on the degree of intensification has been presented. Discussion on the possible combined application of ultrasound and microwave to yield synergistic effects have also been presented. Overall, it appears that significant process intensification benefits in terms of reduced reaction times, higher yields, use of ambient conditions and reduced chemical requirement can be harnessed based on the use of irradiations, possibly leading to considerable economic savings.

本工作提供了深入了解超声和微波辐照在化学处理应用中的应用。提出了对控制机制，反应堆设计以及操作参数对强化程度的影响的批评性意见。还讨论了超声和微波可能联合应用产生协同效应的问题。总体而言，似乎可以根据辐照的使用，在减少反应时间，提高产量，使用环境条件和减少化学药品要求方面获得显着的工艺强化效益，从而可能节省大量的经济费用。