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Write in a clean editor, then format for Colloids and Surfaces 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 Colloids and Surfaces format

Colloids and Surfaces is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Surfactants and Colloidal Systems, Electrostatics and Colloid Interactions, Minerals Flotation and Separation Techniques.

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

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Publishes research inSurfactants and Colloidal Systems Electrostatics and Colloid Interactions Minerals Flotation and Separation Techniques Pickering emulsions and particle stabilization Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior
ISSN0166-6622
h-index106
i10-index1,429
Total citations75,197
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Colloids and Surfaces per year

319
1989
304
1990
325
1991
286
1992
13
1993
192
2011
35
2012
5
2015
191
2016
340
2017
102
2018
13
2019

Citation impact of Colloids and Surfaces by publication year

8.3K
1989
9.8K
1990
9.5K
1991
8.6K
1992
231
1993
11
2011
9
2012
0
2015
1
2016
10
2017
4
2018
0
2019

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Colloids and Surfaces template — frequently asked questions

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