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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.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (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 inAdvanced Chemical Physics Studies Surface and Thin Film Phenomena Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques Catalytic Processes in Materials Science nanoparticles nucleation surface interactions
ISSN0039-6028
Citation impact (2-yr)2.25
h-index268
i10-index24,289
Total citations1,143,505
Article processing charge$3,120
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Surface Science per year

298
2014
379
2015
227
2016
214
2017
239
2018
140
2019
150
2020
146
2021
146
2022
123
2023
157
2024
153
2025

Citation impact of Surface Science by publication year

5.4K
2014
7.4K
2015
3.9K
2016
2.5K
2017
3.5K
2018
1.4K
2019
1.3K
2020
2.3K
2021
975
2022
655
2023
596
2024
228
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Surface Science

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.
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