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FlatChem Template

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

FlatChem is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Graphene research and applications, 2D Materials and Applications, MXene and MAX Phase Materials.

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

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Publishes research inGraphene research and applications 2D Materials and Applications MXene and MAX Phase Materials Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Advancements in Battery Materials
ISSN2452-2627
Citation impact (2-yr)5.66
h-index56
i10-index416
Total citations15,870
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in FlatChem per year

11
2016
49
2017
37
2018
42
2019
51
2020
93
2021
115
2022
113
2023
152
2024
145
2025

Citation impact of FlatChem by publication year

390
2016
1.7K
2017
1.4K
2018
1.4K
2019
1.4K
2020
3K
2021
2.5K
2022
1.9K
2023
1.5K
2024
587
2025

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

Most-cited papers in FlatChem

Synthesis of emerging two-dimensional (2D) materials – Advances, challenges and prospects

Shahinoor Alam, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury, Abdus Shahid et al. · 25 Oct 2021

Adoption of future industrial innovations, from two-dimensional material (2D) on wafer size to large-scale integrated circuit fabrication is the biggest issue in present era. Optoelectronic technologies for the 4th generation require nanocrystals with large surface areas and excellent quality. Enormous efforts have been made to develop materials that can be automatically thinned into two-dimensional sheets…

FlatChem template — frequently asked questions

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