Phytochemically mediated fabrication of nickel oxide nanoparticle/carbon dot composites: structural characterization and enhanced antimicrobial efficacy

Key Points

• The research aims to develop eco-friendly antibacterial agents through the synthesis of nickel oxide nanoparticles and their hybridization with carbon dots.
• Utilized Croton macrostachyus leaf extract for green synthesis of nickel oxide nanoparticles.
• Hybridized the synthesized nickel oxide nanoparticles with carbon dots to create composite materials.
• Conducted structural characterization of the composites to assess their properties.
• Nickel oxide nanoparticles exhibited enhanced antimicrobial properties when hybridized with carbon dots.
• The composites showed effectiveness against a range of bacteria and fungi, suggesting potential for medical applications.