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Desalination Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Desalination 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 Desalination format
Desalination is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Membrane Separation Technologies, Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques, Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Desalination 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Membrane Separation Technologies Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods Fuel Cells and Related Materials Membrane Separation and Gas Transport |
| ISSN | 0011-9164 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 9.97 |
| h-index | 280 |
| i10-index | 13,736 |
| Total citations | 889,035 |
| Article processing charge | $4,580 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Desalination template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Desalination format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Desalination 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 Desalination use?
Desalination 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, Desalination 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Desalination?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Desalination 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 Desalination template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Desalination format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Desalination?
Desalination is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Desalination template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Desalination PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Desalination template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Desalination template cost?
You can start writing in the Desalination template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Desalination PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.