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Composites Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Composites 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 Composites format

Composites is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Material Properties and Applications, Mechanical Behavior of Composites, Fiber-reinforced polymer composites.

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

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Publishes research inMaterial Properties and Applications Mechanical Behavior of Composites Fiber-reinforced polymer composites Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials Structural Analysis of Composite Materials
ISSN0010-4361
Citation impact (2-yr)0.39
h-index104
i10-index943
Total citations56,615
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Surrey
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
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Papers published in Composites per year

137
2001
1
2007
1
2011
1
2013
66
2014
95
2015
67
2016
89
2017
35
2018
2
2019
11
2024
5
2025

Citation impact of Composites by publication year

876
2001
0
2007
0
2011
2
2013
5
2014
6
2015
18
2016
1
2017
2
2018
0
2019
18
2024
0
2025

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Composites template — frequently asked questions

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