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Surfaces Template

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About the Surfaces format

Surfaces is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity, Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion. Over its lifetime it has published 425 papers, which have received 4,002 citations.

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

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Publishes research inAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Metal and Thin Film Mechanics Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition
ISSN2571-9637
Citation impact (2-yr)2.89
h-index30
i10-index105
Article processing charge$1,515
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Surfaces per year

14
2018
40
2019
48
2020
27
2021
33
2022
37
2023
71
2024
98
2025

Citation impact of Surfaces by publication year

484
2018
825
2019
856
2020
413
2021
406
2022
325
2023
387
2024
202
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Surfaces

The Work Function of TiO2

Shun Kashiwaya, Jan Morasch, Verena Streibel et al. · 7 Sep 2018

Polycrystalline anatase thin films, (001)- and (101)-oriented anatase TiO 2 single crystals and (001)- and (110)-oriented rutile TiO 2 single crystals with various surface treatments were studied by photoelectron spectroscopy to obtain their surface potentials. Regardless of orientations and polymorph, a huge variation of the Fermi level and work function was achieved by varying the…

A Critical Review of the Physicochemical Properties of Lignosulfonates: Chemical Structure and Behavior in Aqueous Solution, at Surfaces and Interfaces

Jost Ruwoldt · 16 Nov 2020

Lignosulfonates are bio-based surfactants and specialty chemicals, which are generated by breaking the near-infinite lignin network during sulfite pulping of wood. Due to their amphiphilic nature, lignosulfonates are used in manifold applications such as plasticizer, dispersant, and stabilizer formulations. Function and performance are determined by their behavior in aqueous solution and at surfaces and interfaces,…

Controlled Surface Wettability by Plasma Polymer Surface Modification

Muzammil Iqbal, Duy Khoe Dinh, Qasim Abbas et al. · 9 May 2019

Inspired by nature, tunable wettability has attracted a lot of attention in both academia and industry. Various methods of polymer surface tailoring have been studied to control the changes in wetting behavior. Polymers with a precisely controlled wetting behavior in a specific environment are blessed with a wealth of opportunities and potential applications exploitable in…

Fluorinated Surfactant Adsorption on Mineral Surfaces: Implications for PFAS Fate and Transport in the Environment

Anthony V. Alves, Marina Tsianou, Paschalis Alexandridis · 28 Sep 2020

Fluorinated surfactants, which fall under the class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are amphiphilic molecules that comprise hydrophobic fluorocarbon chains and hydrophilic head-groups. Fluorinated surfactants have been utilized in many applications, e.g., fire-fighting foams, paints, household/kitchenware items, product packaging, and fabrics. These compounds then made their way into the environment, and have been detected…

MXene: Evolutions in Chemical Synthesis and Recent Advances in Applications

Sayani Biswas, Prashant S. Alegaonkar · 22 Dec 2021

Two-dimensional materials have secured a novel area of research in material science after the emergence of graphene. Now, a new family of 2D material-MXene is gradually growing and making itsmark in this field of study. MXenes since 2011 have been synthesized and experimented on in several ways.The HF treatment although successful poses some serious problems…

Surfaces template — frequently asked questions

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