Novel sol-gel synthesis of NiO/MgO nanocomposite for electrochemical studies and photocatalytic dye degradation under UV light

Key Points

• Electrochemical studies show significantly improved performance with the NiO/MgO nanocomposite than traditional materials.
• The nanocomposite demonstrates 85% dye degradation efficiency under UV light exposure over 120 minutes.
• Sol-gel synthesis offers a novel approach for creating the NiO/MgO nanocomposite with distinct properties.
• Potential applications in wastewater treatment highlight the eco-friendly solutions provided by advanced nanocomposites.