Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles: Multifunctional Dielectric, Antibacterial, and Photocatalytic Studies

Key Points

• Nickel oxide nanoparticles exhibit notable antibacterial activity against various pathogens, enhancing their practical use in health applications.
• The synthesized nanoparticles showed significant photocatalytic efficiency under UV light, with up to 85% degradation of pollutants within 120 minutes.
• Assessment using a green synthesis approach highlights the environmentally friendly production method and confirms the multifunctionality of nickel oxide nanoparticles.
• This work emphasizes the promise of nickel oxide nanoparticles in diverse applications, while further studies may explore commercial viability.