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Biodegradation Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Biodegradation in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Biodegradation format

Biodegradation is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants, Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal, Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Biodegradation 12:45–58

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Publishes research inMicrobial bioremediation and biosurfactants Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies Enzyme-mediated dye degradation Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
ISSN0923-9820
Citation impact (2-yr)3.03
h-index113
i10-index1,512
Total citations79,530
Article processing charge$3,280
Top institutions publishing hereWageningen University & Research
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Biodegradation per year

37
2014
37
2015
30
2016
40
2017
46
2018
26
2019
30
2020
46
2021
39
2022
55
2023
45
2024
132
2025

Citation impact of Biodegradation by publication year

1.1K
2014
1.2K
2015
804
2016
1K
2017
1.8K
2018
735
2019
668
2020
1K
2021
518
2022
751
2023
309
2024
447
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Biodegradation

Biodegradation template — frequently asked questions

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