Ge‐Substituted Hierarchical Ferrierite for n ‐Pentane Cracking to Light Olefins: Mechanistic Investigations via In‐situ DRIFTS Studies and DFT Calculations

The Cover Feature shows the Ge-substituted hierarchical ferrierite used as a catalyst for catalytic cracking of n-pentane to light olefins. In their Full Paper, C. Rodaum et al. demonstrated that a tailored Ge-substituted hierarchical ferrierite, obtained in a one-pot synthesis, selectively produces light olefins because of its appropriate acid properties, eventually eliminating side reactions such as dimerization and aromatization. This discovery opens up the perspective of controlling the metal substitution in an interconnected 8- and 10-pore framework with hierarchical structures to improve the catalytic activity for light olefin production. More information can be found in the Full Paper by C. Rodaum et al..