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Compounds Template

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About the Compounds format

Compounds is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity, Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities, Phytochemistry and Biological Activities. Over its lifetime it has published 228 papers, which have received 1,345 citations.

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

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Publishes research inEssential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Phytochemistry and Biological Activities Synthesis and biological activity biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
ISSN2673-6918
Citation impact (2-yr)3.58
h-index16
i10-index40
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversidade de Vigo
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Papers published in Compounds per year

1
2020
14
2021
35
2022
40
2023
43
2024
62
2025

Citation impact of Compounds by publication year

7
2020
149
2021
276
2022
419
2023
289
2024
192
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Compounds

Polyphenols in Health and Disease: Gut Microbiota, Bioaccessibility, and Bioavailability

Joaquim Bié, Bruno Sepodes, Pedro Fernandes et al. · 5 Jan 2023

Polyphenolic compounds (PC) are among the most abundant secondary metabolites in nature. They are widely distributed in the world and can be found in fruits, cereals, tea, coffee, and beverages. Due to their structural diversity, polyphenols have many different properties and biological effects. They are resistant to the acid of the gastric tract, and very…

Chemical Compositions and Essential Fatty Acid Analysis of Selected Vegetable Oils and Fats

Pawan Kumar Ojha, Darbin Kumar Poudel, Anil Rokaya et al. · 17 Jan 2024

The fatty acid (FA) compositions of thirty-nine vegetable oils and fats, including nangai nut, pili nut, shea butter, tamanu oil, baobab, sea buckthorn berry, Brazil nut, grape seed, black seed, evening primrose, passion fruit, milk thistle, sunflower, pumpkin seed, sesame, soybean, flax seed, kukui, red raspberry seed, walnut, chia seed, hemp seed, rosehip, almond, avocado,…

The Nitrogen Bond, or the Nitrogen-Centered Pnictogen Bond: The Covalently Bound Nitrogen Atom in Molecular Entities and Crystals as a Pnictogen Bond Donor

Pradeep R. Varadwaj, Arpita Varadwaj, Helder M. Marques et al. · 15 Mar 2022

The nitrogen bond in chemical systems occurs when there is evidence of a net attractive interaction between the electrophilic region associated with a covalently or coordinately bound nitrogen atom in a molecular entity and a nucleophile in another, or the same molecular entity. It is the first member of the family of pnictogen bonds formed…

Natural Antioxidants: Advancing Stability and Performance in Sustainable Biobased and Biodegradable Plastics

Norma Mallegni, Francesca Cicogna, Elisa Passaglia et al. · 3 Feb 2025

The depletion of fossil fuels and environmental concerns have driven the development of sustainable materials, including bio-based and biodegradable plastics, as alternatives to conventional plastics. Although these plastics aid in waste management and climate change mitigation, their vulnerability to oxidative degradation impacts their longevity, durability, and performance. Natural antioxidants such as tocopherols, flavonoids, and tannins,…

3D Printing in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications: A State-of-the-Art Review

Muhammad Arif Mahmood · 24 Sep 2021

Personalized medicines are gaining popularity day by day as they empower patient genomics and assist in improved drug design with minimum side effects. Various dosages can be combined into one dose that fits the patient’s requirements. For this purpose, 3D printing is a new technology to produce medicine based on patient needs. It utilizes controlled…

Compounds template — frequently asked questions

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