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Abstract Plant-mediated nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs) have gained considerable attention for potential applications in diverse fields due to their exciting size-dependent electronic and optical properties. One goal of this thesis is to develop NiONPs coated with biomolecules present in Ficus Nitida (FN) extract following green protocol (use of environment-friendly reagents) for potential use to remove dye from wastewater in addition to antimicrobial (antibacterial) applications. This thesis also highlights the design and development of NiONPs that target cancers to assist with the diagnosis and therapy of cancer. Research developing new synthesis protocols to generate NiONPs with desired properties has received enormous attention due to their massive applications. One of the primary prerequisites for using NiONPs in biomedical applications is that they are nontoxic and biocompatible in both in vitro and in vivo environments. NiONPs should be coated with a protective layer to prevent aggregation. Biomolecules that fulfill these requirements are decided to produce NiONPs. Biomolecules such as peptides, proteins, DNA, polyphenolic, vitamins and carbohydrates may serve the dual purpose of stabilizing the nanoparticles for biomedical applications. In the present work, NiONPs were synthesized via a green synthesis approach using FN plant extract- for the first time under ambient conditions. As observed in NiONPs synthesis, thestoichiometry of the FN plant extract (reducing agen |