Аннотация:Various heterogeneous bimetallic Ru, Rh, Pd and/or Cu-containing catalysts, based on dendrimer-silica mesoporous hybrid supports, are successfully synthesized, using co-complexation method, and characterized by transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The catalysts obtained are examined in the aqueous hydrogenation of levulinic acid and its esters to γ-valerolactone. The catalyst activity and selectivity on γ-valerolactone are strongly dependent on the nature and ratio of metal used, and PdRu bimetallic catalysts are found to be the most effective. Quantitative or near to quantitative yields of γ-valerolactone can be achieved for all PdRu catalysts and substrates tested within 2 hours, with maximum TOF value of 4500 h−1. Such high efficiency is provided by especial nanoparticle structure, consisted of Pd core and RuPd shell, and synergistic effect between Ru and Pd in alloy.