Rapid synthesis of beta zeolites

A method of synthesizing molecular sieves, said method comprising the steps of:

• a) preparing a seed solution comprising aluminosilicate zeolite beta nanocrystals,
• b1) dealuminating said nanocrystals,
• b2) preparing a suspension of the dealuminated nanocrystals without drying,
• c) preparing a solution comprising a structure directing agent and a heteroatom source,
• d) adding the suspension of dealuminated nanocrystals to the solution of step c),
• e) allowing a gel to form,
• f) heating said gel at a temperature and a time sufficient to form a solid,
• g) filtering, washing and drying said solid, and
• h) calcining said solid.