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Biofilm Template

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About the Biofilm format

Biofilm is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing, Oral microbiology and periodontitis research, Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Biofilm 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inBacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
ISSN2590-2075
Citation impact (2-yr)6.76
h-index39
i10-index166
Total citations6,326
Article processing charge$2,410
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Copenhagen
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Biofilm per year

1
2003
16
2019
23
2020
24
2021
35
2022
71
2023
76
2024
92
2025

Citation impact of Biofilm by publication year

0
2003
953
2019
910
2020
898
2021
816
2022
1.3K
2023
989
2024
336
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Biofilm

Biofilm mechanics: Implications in infection and survival

Erin S. Gloag, Stefania Fabbri, Daniel J. Wozniak et al. · 19 Dec 2019

It has long been recognized that biofilms are viscoelastic materials, however the importance of this attribute to the survival and persistence of these microbial communities is yet to be fully realized. Here we review work, which focuses on understanding biofilm mechanics and put this knowledge in the context of biofilm survival, particularly for biofilm-associated infections.…

Into the well—A close look at the complex structures of a microtiter biofilm and the crystal violet assay

Kasper Nørskov Kragh, Maria Alhede, Lasse Kvich et al. · 12 Sep 2019

PAO1, and live/dead stains were used to assess the structure, state, and position of biomass build-up. Microscopic observations were compared with colony-forming unit (CFU) and CV measurements. The development and the structured architecture of biomass was observed in real-time in the wells. Three-dimensional images of biomass were obtained from all of the microtiter wells; these…

Biofilm dispersion: The key to biofilm eradication or opening Pandora’s box?

Jasper Wille, Tom Coenye · 1 Jun 2020

Biofilms are extremely difficult to eradicate due to their decreased antibiotic susceptibility. Inducing biofilm dispersion could be a potential strategy to help combat biofilm-related infections. Mechanisms of biofilm dispersion can basically be divided into two groups, i.e. active and passive dispersion. Active dispersion depends on a decrease in the intracellular c-di-GMP levels, leading to the…

Microbial fuel cells and their electrified biofilms

John Greenman, Iwona Gajda, Jiseon You et al. · 20 Sep 2021

Bioelectrochemical systems (BES) represent a wide range of different biofilm-based bioreactors that includes microbial fuel cells (MFCs), microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) and microbial desalination cells (MDCs). The first described bioelectrical bioreactor is the Microbial Fuel Cell and with the exception of MDCs, it is the only type of BES that actually produces harvestable amounts of…

Biofilm template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Biofilm format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Biofilm 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 Biofilm use?
Biofilm 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, Biofilm 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Biofilm?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Biofilm 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 Biofilm template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Biofilm format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Biofilm?
Biofilm is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Biofilm template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Biofilm PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Biofilm template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Biofilm template cost?
You can start writing in the Biofilm template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Biofilm PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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