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Separations Template

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About the Separations format

Separations is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, Analytical chemistry methods development, Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities. Over its lifetime it has published 2,472 papers, which have received 25,221 citations.

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

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Publishes research inAnalytical Chemistry and Chromatography Analytical chemistry methods development Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Extraction and Separation Processes Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
ISSN2297-8739
Citation impact (2-yr)3.94
h-index54
i10-index787
Article processing charge$2,165
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereKing Saud University
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Separations per year

34
2016
39
2017
57
2018
58
2019
76
2020
255
2021
466
2022
593
2023
354
2024
353
2025

Citation impact of Separations by publication year

456
2016
908
2017
1.2K
2018
1.7K
2019
1.4K
2020
3.7K
2021
5.7K
2022
6.2K
2023
2.2K
2024
1.1K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Separations

Recent Advances in Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents for Extraction

Amos K. Dwamena · 12 Feb 2019

In the over 1,800 articles published since their inception in 2001, most deep eutectic solvents (DES) synthesized have been hydrophilic. The low cost, low toxicity, and bioavailability of DES make the solvent ‘green’ and sustainable for diverse applications. Conversely, the hydrophilicity of DES limits their practical application to only polar compounds, which is a major…

Pigments Content (Chlorophylls, Fucoxanthin and Phycobiliproteins) of Different Commercial Dried Algae

Catarina Osório, Susana Machado, Juliana A. Barreto Peixoto et al. · 11 Jun 2020

Algae are a complex, polyphyletic group of organisms, affordable and naturally rich in nutrients, but also valuable sources of structurally diverse bioactive substances such as natural pigments. The aim of this work was to evaluate the polar and non-polar pigment contents of different commercial dried algae (brown: Himanthalia elongata, Undaria pinnatifida, Laminaria ochroleuca; red: Porphyra…

Recent Trends in Microextraction Techniques Employed in Analytical and Bioanalytical Sample Preparation

Abuzar Kabir, Marcello Locatelli, Halil İbrahim Ulusoy · 1 Dec 2017

Sample preparation has been recognized as a major step in the chemical analysis workflow. As such, substantial efforts have been made in recent years to simplify the overall sample preparation process. Major focusses of these efforts have included miniaturization of the extraction device; minimizing/eliminating toxic and hazardous organic solvent consumption; eliminating sample pre-treatment and post-treatment…

Review of New Approaches for Fouling Mitigation in Membrane Separation Processes in Water Treatment Applications

Mervette El Batouti, Nouf F. Al‐Harby, Mahmoud M. Elewa · 21 Dec 2021

This review investigates antifouling agents used in the process of membrane separation (MS), in reverse osmosis (RO), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), microfiltration (MF), membrane distillation (MD), and membrane bioreactors (MBR), and clarifies the fouling mechanism. Membrane fouling is an incomplete substance formed on the membrane surface, which will quickly reduce the permeation flux and damage…

Advancements in Adsorption Techniques for Sustainable Water Purification: A Focus on Lead Removal

Amal M. Badran, U. Uthumporn, Nor Shariffa Yussof et al. · 10 Nov 2023

The long-term sustainability of the global water supply, with a paramount emphasis on cleanliness and safety, stands as a formidable challenge in our modern era. In response to this pressing issue, adsorption techniques have emerged as pivotal and widely recognized solutions for the removal of hazardous pollutants, with a particular emphasis on lead adsorption from…

Separations template — frequently asked questions

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