Sol-gel-assisted sonication approaches and characterization of engineered Gd–doped CeO₂/CNTs nanocomposites for improved photocatalytic and selective anticancer activities

Key Points

• Improved photocatalytic activity was observed in the Gd-doped CeO₂/CNTs nanocomposites, suggesting their effectiveness.
• The study measures a significant enhancement in cancer cell activity against specific types of cancer, with metrics indicating promising effects.
• Characterization was done using sol-gel-assisted sonication approaches for creating uniform nanocomposites with desired properties.
• These findings imply significant applications in both photocatalysis and cancer treatment, warranting further exploration.