Catalyst geometry was controlled by tuning sol-gel mixing parameters in silica synthesis.
Specific surface area and pore volume imposed significant effects on the production of lower olefins.
Wide pore size distribution, large specific surface area and pore volume maximized the production of light olefins.
Optimum geometries were achieved by setting the silica synthesis parameters to Re = 250,000, Fr = 0.213, Ө = 30 min and N = 6.