Rushana Khairova

Graphical Abstract The Front Cover shows the encapsulation of Ni species inside hollow ZSM-5 zeolite cages, emphasizing their role in ethylene oligomerization. The hollow structure isolates Ni2+ active sites while reducing Brønsted acidity, promoting selective dimerization through the Cossee-Arlman mechanism. This unique catalyst allows us to work in intrinsic conditions and develop a microkinetic model to understand the reaction mechanisms and rates.

Operando Spectroscopy Unravels the Nature of Deactivating Species and their Precursors in Alkene Oligomerization Catalysis Alkene oligomerization represents an attractive methodology to produce environmentally friendly synthetic fuels, free of aromatics. However, the materials that catalyze this reac-tion undergo complex deactivation, the understanding of which remains elusive.