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Polymer Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Polymer 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 Polymer format
Polymer is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Polymer crystallization and properties, Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties, biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Polymer 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Polymer crystallization and properties Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Synthesis and properties of polymers |
| ISSN | 0032-3861 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 4.31 |
| h-index | 339 |
| i10-index | 28,375 |
| Total citations | 1,613,678 |
| Article processing charge | $3,750 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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There has been considerable progress in recent years in addressing the clinical and pharmacological limitations of hydrogels for drug delivery applications but substantial challenges remain. Here we discuss recent progress in overcoming these challenges, particularly with regards to effectively delivering hydrogels inside the body without implantation, prolonging the release kinetics of drugs from hydrogels, and…
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In the large field of nanotechnology, polymer matrix based nanocomposites have become a prominent area of current research and development. Exfoliated clay-based nanocomposites have dominated the polymer literature but there are a large number of other significant areas of current and emerging interest. This review will detail the technology involved with exfoliated clay-based nanocomposites and…
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Polymer template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Polymer format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Polymer 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 Polymer use?
Polymer 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, Polymer 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Polymer?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Polymer 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 Polymer template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Polymer format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Polymer?
Polymer is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Polymer template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Polymer PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Polymer template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Polymer template cost?
You can start writing in the Polymer template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Polymer PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.