Elsevier
Applied Surface Science Template
Write your Applied Surface Science paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official Elsevier format — with numbered references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the Applied Surface Science format
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Applied Surface Science 12 (2023) 45–58. |
| Layout | Single column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
Applied Surface Science template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Applied Surface Science format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Applied Surface Science template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier single-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Applied Surface Science use?
Applied Surface Science uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Applied Surface Science 12 (2023) 45–58.
Is the Applied Surface Science template one column or two?
Applied Surface Science uses a single-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what Elsevier expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Applied Surface Science?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Applied Surface Science document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Applied Surface Science template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Applied Surface Science format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Applied Surface Science?
Elsevier journal (elsarticle). It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by Elsevier.
Can I export a submission-ready Applied Surface Science PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Applied Surface Science template (the elsarticle class, single-column) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Applied Surface Science template cost?
You can start writing in the Applied Surface Science template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Applied Surface Science PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.