Eco-friendly Cu/NiO nanoparticle synthesis: Catalytic potential in isatin-based chalcone synthesis for anticancer activity.

Isatin (1H-indole-2,3‑dione) is a natural heterocyclic compound extracted from various plants and has biological activity as an anticancer agent. Chalcones with the addition of several functional groups (hydroxyl, carboxyl, phenyl, etc.) may become useful templates for the development of new anticancer agents.