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Carbon Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Carbon 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.
About the Carbon format
Carbon is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Graphene research and applications, Carbon Nanotubes in Composites, Fiber-reinforced polymer composites.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Carbon 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Graphene research and applications Carbon Nanotubes in Composites Fiber-reinforced polymer composites Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication Advancements in Battery Materials |
| ISSN | 0008-6223 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 11.11 |
| h-index | 386 |
| i10-index | 19,629 |
| Total citations | 1,516,762 |
| Article processing charge | $4,180 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| Journal website | www.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Carbon template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Carbon format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Carbon 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 Carbon use?
Carbon 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, Carbon 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Carbon?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Carbon 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 Carbon template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Carbon format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Carbon?
Carbon is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Carbon template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Carbon PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Carbon template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Carbon template cost?
You can start writing in the Carbon template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Carbon PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.