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Next Sustainability Template

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About the Next Sustainability format

Next Sustainability is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Recycling and Waste Management Techniques, Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal, Concrete and Cement Materials Research.

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

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Publishes research inRecycling and Waste Management Techniques Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal Concrete and Cement Materials Research Extraction and Separation Processes Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
ISSN2949-8236
Citation impact (2-yr)4.31
h-index20
i10-index53
Total citations1,895
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
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Papers published in Next Sustainability per year

14
2023
80
2024
145
2025

Citation impact of Next Sustainability by publication year

191
2023
1.1K
2024
510
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Next Sustainability

Artificial intelligence potential for net zero sustainability: Current evidence and prospects

David B. Olawade, Ojima Z. Wada, Aanuoluwapo Clement David-Olawade et al. · 1 Jan 2024

This comprehensive review explores the nexus between AI and the pursuit of net-zero emissions, highlighting the potential of AI in driving sustainable development and combating climate change. The paper examines various threads within this field, including AI applications for net zero, AI-driven solutions and innovations, challenges and ethical considerations, opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, capacity…

A review on the lithium-ion battery problems used in electric vehicles

Mehmet Umut Şen, Muciz Özcan, Yasin Ramazan Eker · 1 Jan 2024

The reliability and efficiency of the energy storage system used in electric vehicles (EVs) is very important for consumers. The use of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with high energy density is preferred in EVs. However, the long range user needs and security issues such as fire and explosion in LIB limit the widespread use of these…

Energy performance analysis of residential buildings in Bandar Anzali: Influence of orientation and aspect ratio

Peyman Naghipour, Afshin Naghipour · 1 Jan 2025

This study evaluates the effects of orientation and dimensional ratio of residential buildings in Bandar Anzali City of Iran with the aim of optimizing energy consumption. Rapid urbanization and increased construction activities have led to higher greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating effective energy optimization strategies for sustainable urban development. In this research, a mixed-method approach combining…

Review of life cycle assessment on lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) recycling

Ana Mariele Domingues, Ricardo Gabbay de Souza · 1 Jan 2024

The recycling of Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) waste is recognized as a viable solution for alleviating the pressure on natural resources caused by the increasing demand for materials used in LIBs production and the disposal of these hazardous wastes in landfills. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has been widely employed to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with…

Bioengineering in Solid-State Fermentation for next sustainable food bioprocessing

Muyideen Olaitan Bamidele, Micheal Bola Bamikale, Eliseo Cárdenas-Hernández et al. · 1 Jan 2025

Solid-State Fermentation (SSF) is a breakthrough approach in the sustainable bioprocessing of foods that applies bioengineering techniques to enhance the accumulation of bioactive compounds in functional foods. A review of bioengineering strategies that optimize microbial growth and metabolite production in SSF systems is presented in this chapter, including novel bioreactor designs and genetic engineering of…

Next Sustainability template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Next Sustainability format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Next Sustainability 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 Next Sustainability use?
Next Sustainability 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, Next Sustainability 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Next Sustainability?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Next Sustainability document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Who publishes Next Sustainability?
Next Sustainability is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Next Sustainability template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
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