cupric oxide

Cupric oxide (CuO) is an inorganic chemical compound that is widely investigated for its diverse applications, often in nanoparticle or thin film forms. It exhibits properties useful in photoelectrochemical water splitting, enhancing the formation of disinfection byproducts in water, and virucidal activity. As nanoparticles, it is explored for thermal therapy in lung tumors, antibacterial effects, and insecticidal activity. It also plays a role in material science for applications such as UV detection, solar-driven desalination, photocatalytic degradation, and glucose sensing. Furthermore, cupric oxide is recognized as a key nutrient involved in the pathophysiology of Age-related Macular Degeneration.