Heat treatment-induced microstructure regulation of Fe-Si-B amorphous alloys: Enhanced electrocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and its mechanism

Key Points

• Electrocatalytic degradation efficiency increased with optimized microstructure, improving methylene blue degradation.
• Key evidence shows a significant rise in degradation rates, achieving over 85% efficiency in certain treatments.
• Analysis reveals the impact of heat treatment on the microstructure of Fe-Si-B amorphous alloys, enhancing their catalytic properties.
• The findings suggest that tailored thermal processes may enable advanced applications in environmental remediation.