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About the Surface and Coatings Technology format

Surface and Coatings Technology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Metal and Thin Film Mechanics, Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research, High-Temperature Coating Behaviors.

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

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Publishes research inMetal and Thin Film Mechanics Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research High-Temperature Coating Behaviors Advanced materials and composites Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition
ISSN0257-8972
Citation impact (2-yr)6.86
h-index224
i10-index22,608
Total citations1,015,381
Article processing charge$3,620
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Surface and Coatings Technology per year

943
2014
868
2015
1.2K
2016
1.4K
2017
1.2K
2018
1.1K
2019
1.3K
2020
1.1K
2021
977
2022
986
2023
1.2K
2024
1.2K
2025

Citation impact of Surface and Coatings Technology by publication year

36.1K
2014
31.5K
2015
36.7K
2016
35.5K
2017
39.7K
2018
34.9K
2019
37.8K
2020
28.5K
2021
22.1K
2022
18.3K
2023
14K
2024
5K
2025

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

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Surface and Coatings Technology template — frequently asked questions

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