Kiara Montiel Centeno

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Ms Dr. Kiara Montiel Centeno

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Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I

Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I

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Chemie/Hydrowissenschaften, room 484 Bergstraße 66

01069 Dresden

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TUD Dresden University of Technology Bereich Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften
Fakultät Chemie und­ Lebensmittelchemie
Professur für Anorganische Chemie I

01062 Dresden

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TUD Dresden University of Technology Bereich Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften
Fakultät Chemie und­ Lebensmittelchemie
Professur für Anorganische Chemie I Helmholtzstraße 10

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RESEARCH TOPIC:

  • Nanoporous materials
  • Carbon-based adsorbents
  • Mesoporous silica
  • Drug delivery systems
  • Adsorption mechanisms
  • Surface functionalization
  • CO2 capture
  • Controlled release

PUBLICATIONS and PROJECTS:

Publications since 2019
  • Kiara Montiel-Centeno, Deicy Barrera, Jhonny Villarroel-Rocha, J.J. Arroyo Gómez, M.S. Moreno, Karim Sapag. "CMK-3 nanostructured carbon: Effect of temperature and time carbonization on textural properties and H2 storage". Chemical Engineering Communications, 206(11) (2019), 1581-1595. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00986445.2019.1615469.
  • Kiara Montiel-Centeno, Deicy Barrera, Jhonny Villarroel-Rocha, M.S. Moreno, Karim Sapag. "Hierarchical nanostructured carbons as CO2 adsorbents". Adsorption, 25(7), 1287-1297 (2019). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10450-019-00089-3.
  • Kiara Montiel-Centeno, Deicy Barrera, Fátima García-Villén, Rita Sánchez-Espejo, Ana Borrego, Enrique Rodríguez-Castellón, Giuseppina Sandri, César Viseras, Karim Sapag. "Cephalexin loading and controlled release studies on mesoporous silica functionalized with amino groups". Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 72, 103348 (2022). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103348.
  • Kiara Montiel-Centeno, Deicy Barrera, Fátima García-Villén, Sebastian Amaya, Rita Sánchez-Espejo, César Viseras, Karim Sapag. "Biocompatible nanoporous carbons as carrier system for controlled release cephalexin". Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 220, 112937 (2022). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112937.   
  • José Luis Prado Arróliga, Danilo López, Kiara Montiel-Centeno. "Synthesis of activated carbon from cocoa pericarp for the clarification of meads". Pädi Boletín Científico de Ciencias Básicas e Ingenierías del ICBI, 11 (5), 169-173 (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.29057/icbi.v11iEspecial5.11755.
  • Kiara Montiel-Centeno, Deicy Barrera, Fátima García-Villén, Sebastian Amaya-Roncancio, César Viseras, Karim Sapag. "Nanoporous Silica and Carbon as controlled release systems for cephalexin: Influence of surface modification and porosity". Surface and Interfaceses, 56, 105576 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2024.105576.
  • Kiara Montiel-Centeno, Deicy Barrera, Fátima García-Villén, César Viseras, Enrique Rodríguez-Castellón, Karim Sapag. "Three-Dimensional CMK-8 and CMK-9 Ordered Mesoporous Carbons as Potential Nanocarriers for Cephalexin Controlled Release". Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 113640 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2025.113640.
  • Eva Carolina Arrua, Giselle Bedogni, Jhonny Villarroel-Rocha, Kiara Montiel-Centeno, Karim Sapag, Victoria Flexer. "Systematic study on synthesis and characterization of lithium manganese oxides for direct lithium extraction from natural brines". Sustainable Materials and Technologies. 44, e01420 (2025) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01420.    
  • Heyssel Ortiz Machado, Maribel Ñurinda Rivas, Devora Valle Bravo, Mauricio Urbina, Kiara Montiel-Centeno. "Exploration of the Therapeutic Potential of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid for the Treatment of Warts". Dermatología Revista Mexicana. Accepted article.
  • Cristian Toncón, Kiara Montiel-Centeno, Cristian  A. Díaz, Deicy Barrera, Jhonny Villarroel-Rocha, Laura Conde, Liliana Trevan, Karim Sapag. "Synthesis of activated carbon from coffee husks and its effect on CO2 capture and CH4, and H2 storage". International Journal of Environment and Pollution. Accepted article.
  • Diana Fiallos, Vanessa Rosales, Kiara Montiel-Centeno, Danilo López-Valerio.  "Optimization of laboratory-scale operating conditions for the modification of cassava starch (Manihot esculenta) via acid hydrolysis and phosphation". Journal of the Mexican Chemical Society. Article under review.   
Experience in Education
  • Academic Monitoring and Introduction to Industrial Chemistry (Degree: Industrial Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. March - July 2013.
  • Kinetics of Industrial Processes (Degree: Industrial Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. March - July 2014.
  • Material and Energy Balance (Degree: Industrial Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. March - July 2014.
  • Kinetics of Industrial Processes (Degree: Industrial Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. March - July 2015
  • Scientific Research Methodology (Degree: Industrial Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. March - July 2015.
  • Introduction to Chemistry (Degree: Bachelor's in Geophysics), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. March - July 2015.
  • Introduction to Chemistry (Degree: Business Administration), Faculty of Economics, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. July - November 2015.
  • Introduction to Environmental Chemistry (Degree: Environmental Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. April –July 2023.
  • Integrative Project III: Synthesis of Biochars for the Removal of Textile Dyes (Degree: Environmental Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. April – July 2023.
  • Environmental Unit Operations (Degree: Environmental Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. April – July 2023.
  • Industrial Unit Operations (Degree: Industrial Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. April – July 2023.
  • Transfer Phenomena (Degree: Industrial Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. August – December 2023.
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (Degree: Environmental Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. August – December 2023.
  • Integrative Project IV: Synthesis of Biochars for Agricultural Soil Improvement (Degree: Environmental Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. August – December 2023.
  • Development of the Curricular Document for the Bachelor of Industrial Chemistry. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua. August - December 2023.
Participation in scientific projects
  • Multi-year Research Project (PIP) 112-201301-00832 CO year 2014 "Development and application of nanoporous materials in environmental and energy processes through adsorption and catalysis" Funding Entity: CONICET (National Council for Scientific and Technical Research). Duration: 2015 - 2018. Workplace: National University of San Luis, Institute of Applied Physics, Porous Solids Laboratory. Role: Doctoral fellow.
  • Scientific and Technological Research Project (PICT) 2013 No. 2245 "Experimental-computational study of nanoporous materials as adsorbents or catalysts in energy or environmental applications" Funding Entity: ANPCYT FONCYT (National Agency for the Promotion of Science and Technology, through the Fund for Scientific and Technological Research). Duration: 2015 - 2018. Workplace: National University of San Luis, Institute of Applied Physics, Porous Solids Laboratory. Role: Doctoral fellow.
  • PROICO Project 2014 No. 3-1-0514 "Development of porous materials for energy and environmental applications" Funding Entity: Secretariat of Science and Technology, National University of San Luis. Duration: 2014 - 2017. Workplace: National University of San Luis, Institute of Applied Physics, Porous Solids Laboratory. Role: Doctoral fellow.
  • Value-Adding Project, Department of Technological Linkage, Government of Argentina. "Development of ceramic membrane filters for water purification using agricultural and natural waste". Duration: 2018-2021. Workplace: National University of San Luis, Institute of Applied Physics, Porous Solids Laboratory. Role: Doctoral fellow.
  • Ibero-American Network of the Ibero-American Science and Technology Program for Development (CYTED) "Sanitation of Water Resources through Innovative and Sustainable Technologies, AMARU Network". Duration: 2021-2024. Role: Nicaragua coordinator.
  • Project "Development of low-cost adsorbent materials for heavy metal removal in water". Granted by the Program to Support Scientific Mobility to Create Projects and Research Networks France-Central America. Cooperation and Cultural Action Service Central America, Campus France. October 2022. Role: General coordinator representing Nicaragua.

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