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About the Waste format

Waste is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Municipal Solid Waste Management, Recycling and Waste Management Techniques, Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management. Over its lifetime it has published 339 papers, which have received 2,972 citations.

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

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Publishes research inMunicipal Solid Waste Management Recycling and Waste Management Techniques Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Extraction and Separation Processes
ISSN2813-0391
Citation impact (2-yr)5.34
h-index26
i10-index66
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Thessaly
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Papers published in Waste per year

43
2011
1
2014
30
2018
81
2019
34
2020
11
2022
46
2023
30
2024
42
2025

Citation impact of Waste by publication year

533
2011
27
2014
2
2018
457
2019
0
2020
291
2022
1.1K
2023
294
2024
167
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Waste

Adsorption of Heavy Metals: Mechanisms, Kinetics, and Applications of Various Adsorbents in Wastewater Remediation—A Review

Zarifeh Raji, Ahasanul Karim, Antoine Karam et al. · 6 Sep 2023

Heavy metal contamination in wastewater is a significant concern for human health and the environment, prompting increased efforts to develop efficient and sustainable removal methods. Despite significant efforts in the last few decades, further research initiatives remain vital to comprehensively address the long-term performance and practical scalability of various adsorption methods and adsorbents for heavy…

Waste Gasification Technologies: A Brief Overview

Santa Margarida Santos, Ana Carolina Assis, Leandro Gomes et al. · 17 Dec 2022

This paper aims to briefly overview gasification technologies of biomass and heterogeneous wastes as a means for syngas production. For this purpose, an overview of the existing technologies, their main advantages, limitations, and costs, as well as commercial plants and projects (lower TRL) operating with these technologies and syngas applications is presented. The type of…

Spent Coffee Grounds Characterization and Reuse in Composting and Soil Amendment

Anne Shayene Campos de Bomfim, Daniel Magalhães de Oliveira, Eric Walling et al. · 20 Aug 2022

As an everyday beverage, coffee is consumed worldwide, generating a high amount of waste after brewing, which needs attention for its disposal. These residues are referred to as spent coffee grounds (SCGs), which have been shown to have applications as polymers/composites precursors, biofuels, and biofertilizers. This review focuses on agricultural applications usually based on organic…

Mechanical Recycling of Thermoplastics: A Review of Key Issues

Alae Lamtai, Saïd Elkoun, Mathieu Robert et al. · 4 Oct 2023

During the last decade, the consumption of plastics has increased highly in parallel with plastic waste. The transition towards a circular economy is the only way to prevent the environment from landfilling and incineration. This review details the recycling techniques with a focus on mechanical recycling of polymers, which is the most known and developed…

Physical–Chemical–Biological Pretreatment for Biomass Degradation and Industrial Applications: A Review

Jinmeng Chen, Xiaotian Ma, Meng Liang et al. · 4 Nov 2024

Lignocellulosic biomass, including agricultural, forestry, and energy crop waste, is one of Earth’s most abundant renewable resources, accounting for approximately 50% of global renewable resources. It contains cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, making it crucial for biofuels and bio-based chemicals. Due to its complex structure, single-pretreatment methods are inefficient, leading to the development of combined pretreatment…

Waste template — frequently asked questions

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