Elsevier
Surface Science Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Surface Science 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 Surface Science format
Surface Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Advanced Chemical Physics Studies, Surface and Thin Film Phenomena, Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Surface Science 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Advanced Chemical Physics Studies Surface and Thin Film Phenomena Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques Catalytic Processes in Materials Science nanoparticles nucleation surface interactions |
| ISSN | 0039-6028 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 2.25 |
| h-index | 268 |
| i10-index | 24,289 |
| Total citations | 1,143,505 |
| Article processing charge | $3,120 |
| 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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Surface Science template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Surface Science format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Surface Science 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 Science use?
Surface Science 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 Science 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Surface Science?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Surface Science 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 Science template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Surface Science format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Surface Science?
Surface Science is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Surface Science template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Surface Science PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Surface Science template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Surface Science template cost?
You can start writing in the Surface Science template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Surface Science PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.