ABSTRACT
The synthesis of metal nanoparticles with unique properties has been intensively investigated through the process of acoustic cavitation. Acoustic cavitation induced “sonochemistry” provides a unique interaction between energy and matter. Extraordinary conditions, namely, hot spots of 5000 K, pressures of nearly 1000 bar, and heating and cooling rates of more than 1010 K/s, generated during acoustic cavitation provide access to a range of chemical reaction conditions. In this review, we summarize the sonochemical synthesis of monometallic and bimetallic nanostructured materials and their applications.
