Hollow zeolites catalysts for the production of alkl aromatic compounds from aromatic hydocarbons and olefins

Abstract

Supported catalysts, methods of making and using are described herein. A supported catalyst can include a metal nanostructure, an oxide, or an alloy thereof, having a Lewis acid active site capable of catalyzing the formation of an alkyl aromatic compound from an aromatic hydrocarbon and an olefin, and an inert hollow zeolite support. The inert hollow zeolite support has a peripheral shell with an exterior surface and an interior surface that defines and encloses a hollow space within the interior of the shell, where the metal nanostructure, or an oxide or an alloy thereof is comprised in the hollow space.

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