Laura Torrente Murciano

Professor Laura Torrente Murciano leads the Process Integration and Catalysis Group at the University of Cambridge's Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. Her research focuses on sustainable chemical processes, particularly integrating reaction and separation steps for green technologies.

• Reaction engineering with 3D-printed microdevices
• Nanoparticle synthesis for catalytic applications
• Ammonia production as a hydrogen vector
• Low-temperature activation of methane and CO2

Her work spans multiphasic systems, metallic membranes, and nanostructured materials like ceria and titanate. Recent publications highlight techno-economic analyses of green ammonia, dynamic energy integration, and catalytic process innovations.

Key themes across her research include:

• Process optimization for renewable energy storage
• Development of sustainable hydrogen production methods
• Design of tuneable nanoparticle catalysts
• Structure-property relationships in catalytic supports
• Life cycle analysis of green technologies
• Photocatalytic and electrochemical material applications