Green synthesized CeO2 NPs for photocatalytic degradation of congo red dye and efficient induction of Mung bean (Vigna radiata) seed germination

Key Points

• Photocatalytic treatment effectively degrades congo red dye, improving mung bean germination rates significantly.
• Key evidence shows that mung bean seeds germinated 40% more than untreated ones after exposure to CeO2 nanoparticles.
• Analysis of green synthesized CeO2 nanoparticles demonstrates their effectiveness in decolorizing dye solutions.
• This approach highlights the potential of environmentally friendly methods in agriculture and wastewater treatment.