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Circular Economy Template

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About the Circular Economy format

Circular Economy is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Recycling and Waste Management Techniques, Municipal Solid Waste Management, Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

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

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Publishes research inRecycling and Waste Management Techniques Municipal Solid Waste Management Sustainable Supply Chain Management Extraction and Separation Processes Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
ISSN2773-1677
Citation impact (2-yr)6.3
h-index23
i10-index49
Total citations2,230
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereTsinghua University
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Papers published in Circular Economy per year

15
2022
23
2023
26
2024
27
2025

Citation impact of Circular Economy by publication year

749
2022
987
2023
305
2024
130
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Circular Economy

A global perspective on e-waste recycling

Kang Liu, Quanyin Tan, Jiadong Yu et al. · 24 Feb 2023

Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the relatively fast-growing solid waste streams, with an annual growth rate of 3%–5%. Although international policies have been formulated to better limit the global transboundary movement of hazardous waste, the existence of illegal trade and “informal” recycling has exacerbated the global recycling of e-waste. At present, residents in many…

Accelerating circular economy solutions to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals

Anupam Khajuria, Vella A. Atienza, Suchana Chavanich et al. · 17 Jun 2022

Circular economy seems a vital enabler for sustainable use of natural resources which is also important for achieving the 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals. Therefore, a special session addressing issues of “sustainable solutions and remarkable practices in circular economy focusing materials downstream” was held at the 16th International Conference on Waste Management and Technology,…

State-of-the-art lithium-ion battery recycling technologies

Muammer Kaya · 15 Oct 2022

Lithium (Li) is primarily found in mineral resources, brines, and seawater. Extraction of Li from mineral ore deposits is expensive and energy-intensive. Li-ion batteries (LIBs) are certainly one of the important alternatives to lessen the dependence on fossil fuel resources. The global demand for LIBs for portable electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and EVs have…

Shaping the future of sustainable energy through AI-enabled circular economy policies

Mir Sayed Shah Danish, Tomonobu Senjyu · 9 May 2023

The energy sector is enduring a momentous transformation with new technological advancements and increasing demand leading to innovative pathways. Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical driver of the change, offering new ways to optimize energy systems operations, control, automation, etc. Developing a competitive policy framework aligned with circular economy practices to adapt to…

Reshaping global policies for circular economy

Xianlai Zeng, Oladele A. Ogunseitan, Shinichiro Nakamura et al. · 19 May 2022

Circular economy is recognized as a powerful integrative framework envisioned to solve societal problems linked to environmental pollution and resource depletion. Its adoption is rapidly reforming manufacturing, production, consumption, and recycling across various segments of the economy. However, circular economy may not always be effective or even desirable owing to the spatiotemporal dimensions of environmental…

Circular Economy template — frequently asked questions

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