| abstract |
A catalyst composition suitable for use in aromatization of non-aromatic hydrocarbons comprises a shape-selective crystalline silicate such as ZSM-5 and a titanometallate-type layered metal oxide comprising a layered metal oxide and pillars of an oxide of at least one element selected from Groups IB, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, IVA, IVB, VA, VB, VIA, VIIA and VIIIA of the Periodic Table of the Elements separating the layers of the metal oxide where each layer of the metal oxide has the general formula n n [M.sub.x â–¡.sub.y Z.sub.2-(x+y) O.sub.4 ].sup.q- n n wherein M is at least one metal of valence n wherein n is an integer between 0 and 7, â–¡represents a vacancy site, Z is a tetravalent metal, and wherein n n q=4y-x(n-4) n n n O<x+y<2. |