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Colorants Template

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About the Colorants format

Colorants is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis, Dye analysis and toxicity, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques. Over its lifetime it has published 167 papers, which have received 644 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Colorants 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inCultural Heritage Materials Analysis Dye analysis and toxicity Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers Pigment Synthesis and Properties
ISSN2079-6447
Citation impact (2-yr)2.4
h-index12
i10-index20
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste
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Papers published in Colorants per year

21
1999
4
2021
24
2022
36
2023
23
2024
38
2025

Citation impact of Colorants by publication year

8
1999
11
2021
172
2022
256
2023
93
2024
100
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Colorants

Evaluation of Solar Conversion Efficiency in Dye-sensitized Solar Cells Using Natural Dyes Extracted from Alpinia purpurata and Alstroemeria Flower Petals as Novel Photosensitizers

Leonardo Ricardo Bernardes da Conceição, Higor Oliveira da Cunha, Arcano Matheus Bragança Leite et al. · 10 Oct 2023

Herein, we evaluate the conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) photosensitized using two different natural dyes extracted from Alpinia purpurata and Alstroemeria flower petals. The appreciable absorption capacity of the extracts in the visible light region was examined through absorption spectroscopy. The functional groups of the corresponding pigments were identified through Fourier transform spectroscopy…

Plant-Mediated Synthesis of NiO Nanoparticles for Textile Dye Degradation in Water: A Review

Itumeleng Seete, Dineo A. Bopape, Louisah M. Mahlaule-Glory et al. · 18 Feb 2025

Water contamination caused by dyes from increased human activities, in particular usage in the textile sector, has led to high rates of disposal of both natural and synthetic dyes in the water stream, affecting the color and the ability of the light to penetrate through the water system. Several methods have been used for the…

N-Annulated Perylene Diimide Non-Fullerene Acceptors for Organic Photovoltaics

Mahmoud E. Farahat, Gregory C. Welch · 21 Mar 2023

This work covers the development of non-fullerene acceptors for use in organic photovoltaics built using the N-annulated perylene diimide dye. The classic perylene diimide dye has been extensively used to construct non-fullerene acceptors, leading to device power conversion efficiencies of over 10%. Strong visible light absorption and deep frontier molecular energy levels have made such…

Effective Removal of Methyl Orange Dyes Using an Adsorbent Prepared from Porous Starch Aerogel and Organoclay

Rihem Jemai, Mohamed Amine Djebbi, Saber Boubakri et al. · 1 May 2023

Intending to provide efficient and compact wastewater remediation, the present work is exploiting and introducing a novel composite prepared from porous starch aerogel (PSA) and organically modified Ca-montmorillonite (OMMT) for the removal of dyes from aqueous samples. First, potato starch components were used as a hydrolysis precursor to obtain PSA. The organoclay samples were prepared…

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus): A Green Colorant for Cotton Fabric

Md. Himel Mahmud, Md. Tanvir Raihan, Md. Tarik Zaman Shakhik et al. · 11 May 2023

The textile industry has been exploring sustainable chemicals and natural alternatives to replace harmful and carcinogenic substances used in different stages of textile production for dyeing textiles. Natural dyes are gaining popularity, as they are environmentally friendly and less harmful. Betacyanin, a type of pigment obtained from red pitahaya, commonly known as red dragon fruit…

Colorants template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Colorants format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Colorants template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Colorants use?
Colorants uses Numbered (MDPI) 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. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Colorants 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Colorants?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Colorants 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 Colorants template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Colorants format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Colorants?
Colorants - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Colorants PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Colorants template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Colorants template cost?
You can start writing in the Colorants template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Colorants PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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