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Write in a clean editor, then format for Applied Surface Science in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Applied Surface Science format

Applied Surface Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Semiconductor materials and devices, ZnO doping and properties. Over its lifetime it has published 69,101 papers, which have received 2,047,960 citations.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (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.

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Publishes research inAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques Semiconductor materials and devices ZnO doping and properties Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
ISSN0169-4332
Citation impact (2-yr)5.98
h-index275
i10-index45,033
Article processing charge$3,670
Top institutions publishing hereChinese Academy of Sciences
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Applied Surface Science per year

2.5K
2014
2.9K
2015
2.7K
2016
4.5K
2017
3.4K
2018
3.8K
2019
3.4K
2020
3.2K
2021
3.6K
2022
2.7K
2023
2.7K
2024
3.2K
2025

Citation impact of Applied Surface Science by publication year

98.1K
2014
121.4K
2015
122.6K
2016
150.2K
2017
153.5K
2018
155.4K
2019
122.4K
2020
94.2K
2021
86K
2022
50.8K
2023
30.3K
2024
13.5K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Applied Surface Science

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 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.
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) 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.
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