Supersonic waves have been found to effect the promotion of chemical reactions, as well as oxidation of chemical substances and destruction of macro-molecules. By acidic saccharification of starch under the radiation of supersonic waves, production of maltose was recognized even at a temperature below 60°.
Further, in the reaction producing acetone-glucose from acetone and glucose with sulfuric acid as the condensation agent, the yield is increased in a shorter time by radiation of supersonic waves than only by shaking.