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Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, is a highly alkaline inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaOH, widely used in industrial processes, chemical synthesis, and laboratory applications. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry addresses sodium hydroxide across multiple practical contexts…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 159× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549

Overview

Sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, is a highly alkaline inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaOH, widely used in industrial processes, chemical synthesis, and laboratory applications. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry addresses sodium hydroxide across multiple practical contexts, reflecting its versatility as a reagent and processing agent. Studies have examined its role as an electrolyte in hydrogen production through alkaline electrolysis, where optimization of operating parameters can enhance efficiency. The compound appears in biodiesel production research as a base catalyst for transesterification of residual oils, demonstrating applications in renewable energy. Investigations into emulsion liquid membrane systems have explored sodium hydroxide in pH adjustment for metal ion separation processes. Additional work has documented its use in food processing, specifically in alkalizing cocoa powder, where treatment affects the chemical composition of the final product. The compound's presence in biogas production studies and water quality assessments further illustrates its environmental significance. These diverse applications underscore sodium hydroxide's importance as a fundamental chemical tool in energy production, materials processing, environmental management, and food technology, warranting continued investigation into optimizing its use across industrial and research settings.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 159 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Journal of New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Zhe-Sheng Chen · United States Abel Jose de Sousa Costa Vieira · Portugal Amirhassan Amiri · Iran, Islamic Republic of

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