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An Fe-based amorphous alloy was found to significantly enhance the reductive degradation of an azo dye in aqueous solution. The surface-area normalized rate constant was up to 2.0 L m−2 min−1 at room temperature, an order of magnitude larger than any previously reported value. The activation energy of the degradation process was calculated according to the Arrhenius equation, and a much lower value than those previously reported was obtained. Valence band measurement indicated that a depressed valence band maximum and a widened empty band were established in the amorphous ribbon. The unique structure of the amorphous alloy is important — it may reduce the activation energy of the degradation process and enhance the activity of the electrons, thus accelerating the degradation process.
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Zhang, C., Zhu, Z., Zhang, H. et al. Rapid reductive degradation of azo dyes by a unique structure of amorphous alloys. Chin. Sci. Bull. 56, 3988–3992 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11434-011-4781-8
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