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Synthetic Metals Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Synthetic Metals 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 Synthetic Metals format

Synthetic Metals is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Conducting polymers and applications, Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics, Organic and Molecular Conductors Research.

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

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Publishes research inConducting polymers and applications Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics Organic and Molecular Conductors Research Analytical Chemistry and Sensors Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research
ISSN0379-6779
Citation impact (2-yr)3.94
h-index187
i10-index10,667
Total citations454,122
Article processing charge$2,850
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Synthetic Metals per year

387
2014
397
2015
609
2016
292
2017
219
2018
272
2019
334
2020
243
2021
207
2022
216
2023
219
2024
205
2025

Citation impact of Synthetic Metals by publication year

9.1K
2014
9.7K
2015
8.4K
2016
5.5K
2017
4.4K
2018
5.5K
2019
7.4K
2020
4.5K
2021
3.3K
2022
3K
2023
1.5K
2024
525
2025

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

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Synthetic Metals template — frequently asked questions

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