Get your Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry paper right the first time: a ready-made structure with the right abstract and citations, so editors see your science, not formatting slips.
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Authored by Sumalatha Gangadhar | Published on 10 August, 2026
Submitting to Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry goes smoothly when your draft already matches the journal's own rules. Editors screen new manuscripts against the Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry guide for authors before peer review, so formatting, structure, and required statements should be right on the first draft rather than repaired during upload. This template sets that structure up for you.
It is a manuscript shell aligned to Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. It covers front matter, the abstract the journal expects, a body organized to the journal's article types, and a reference list in the journal's required style. Confirm current scope and article types on the Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry journal page before you draft.
Prepare the title, authors, affiliations, and ORCID iDs. Write the abstract to the journal's rule and word limit, organize the body to the article type, and apply the required reference style from the first citation. Complete every declaration (ethics, competing interests, funding, data availability) the Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry guide for authors lists, and cite figures and tables in order.
The common failure modes are formatting or reference style that does not match the guide for authors, missing required statements, and an incomplete portal checklist. Clear all three against the Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry guide for authors before you submit.
The shell mirrors what editorial staff check first: article-type fit, the abstract rules, required declarations, and the journal's reference style. For more detail see the author resources. When your draft is ready, upload it through the journal's submission system.
| Element | Current Res Green Sustainable Chem requirement |
|---|---|
| Abstract | Unstructured abstract required, maximum 250 words. Must briefly state the purpose of research, principal results and major conclusions. Abstracts must be able to stand alone as they are often presented separately from the article. Avoid references unless essential; avoid non-standard or uncommon abbreviations unless essential. No structured headings required - single paragraph format for all article types |
| Main text | Research Articles: usually up to 8,000 words, though articles up to 10,000 words may be accepted if the type of analysis justifies this. Letters to the Editor: no specific word limit stated in guide. Graphical Reviews: body text up to 2,000 words (exclusive of figure legends), 3-5 color schemes/figures, abstract up to 250 words, references no more than 25 key articles. Standard article structure with numbered sections recommended |
| Declarations | Ethics approval/consent as applicable; competing interests; funding; data availability |
| Figures/tables | Publication-ready; cited in order |
| Supplemental | Upload separately when used |
| Keywords | 1 to 7 keywords required for indexing purposes. Keywords should be written in English. Avoid keywords consisting of multiple words (using 'and' or 'of'). Abbreviations should only be used in keywords if firmly established in the field |
| References | Numbered citation style (Vancouver-like). References cited in-text using square brackets [1], [2], etc., and numbered sequentially in the reference list. Format: Author(s), Title, Journal Volume (Year) Pages, DOI. Guide instructs authors to 'follow the format given in examples in the reference style section' and recommends using reference management software with Citation Style Language (CSL) support such as Mendeley |
| Peer review | Single anonymized review process (also called single-blind review). Submission initially assessed by editors for suitability for the journal. If deemed suitable, manuscript is typically sent to a minimum of two reviewers for independent expert assessment of scientific quality. The decision to accept or reject is made by the editors |
| Submission | submit.elsevier.com/CRGSC |
Read the Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry guide for authors once before drafting and once before upload. Draft the abstract after results are stable. Set the reference style before adding citations. Keep a cover letter that states your contribution and fit to Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry in under a page.
Skim two or three recent Current Res Green Sustainable Chem papers to calibrate depth and figure style. Make the novelty clear in the first two pages. Deposit data and code when the policy on the Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry journal page requires it. Disclose any preprint or conference version with identifiers in the cover letter.
Do one focused pass against the Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry guide for authors: scope, length, reference style, required declarations, and figure quality. Then submit through the journal's submission system.