Thermal tuning of structural and photocatalytic properties in NiO nanoparticles: Correlating annealing temperature with visible-light dye degradation efficiency

Key Points

• Dye degradation efficiency is significantly influenced by the thermal tuning of NiO nanoparticles.
• The optimal annealing temperature for maximum degradation efficiency is identified as 600°C.
• Analysis examines how varying annealing temperatures impact photocatalytic properties in NiO nanoparticles.
• Findings suggest enhanced dye degradation efficiency with properly tuned thermal conditions in NiO nanoparticles.