Supplementary Cover Image Guidelines

1 Supplementary Cover ImagesLast Updated: December 15, 2022 Images should be saved with resolution at least 300dpi ( pixels per centimeter).RGB & CMYK images are acceptable, however, images will be processed as CMYK. If submitted as RGB, colors may change slightly. Please preview images in CMYK before save the layered native design fi le: PSD, AI, EPS. We may request the native design fi les should your design be selected. If you do not have Photoshop or do not send a layered fi le, revisions may need to be applied in your native software and exporting Image from Word, Powerpoint or ChemDraw, resolution can be changed in the Save As dialog avoid sending concepts or partially completed artwork. Only fi nal artwork will be considered for FormattingPlease follow Guidelines to expedite processing. Questions: recommend original, unpublished artwork created by one of the authors. The Image should not include a photograph, drawing, or caricature of any person, living or deceased.

2 Do not add the journal title. Cartoon images are discouraged. Trademarked items, logos, currency, or postage stamps are placing important pieces of the Image within a half inch ( cm) of the written permission for previously reproduced or adapted material will be needed for fi gures, illustrations, photographs, and tables upon submission through the Paragon Plus staff may inquire about additional copyright issues after submission. Please repond to any correspondence from ACS staff in a timely manner to ensure fastest publication time for your GUIDELINESThe ideal Cover Image should make a big fi rst impression on the reader , and engage them with your research. Give the reader a striking and colorful Image to grab their attention and just enough scientifi c information so they want to know more about your article. Avoid using too much text. Color choices should provide good contrast between all the parts of the Image and the background.

3 The most eff ective covers are simple but NotesTIFF, JPEG, PNG, PDFCOVER Image SIZING: next pageAccepted File FormatsJournalNameWidth(in)Height(in)W(c m)H(cm)NotesAccounts of Chemical covers top 2" of imageAccounts of Materials covers top 2" of Image , color bar covers left "ACS Agricultural Science & covers top 2" of imageACS Applied Bio Applied Electronic Applied Energy Applied Engineering Applied Materials & Applied Nano Applied Optical Applied Polymer Bio & Med Chem covers top 3" of imageACS Biomaterials Science & covers top " of imageACS covers top 2" of imageACS Central covers " " top leftACS Chemical covers top 3" of imageACS Chemical Health & Chemical covers top 2" of imageACS Earth and Space covers 4"x4" top left cornerACS Energy covers top " of imageACS Engineering covers top " of imageACS Environmental covers top " of imageACS ES&T covers top 3" of imageACS ES&T covers top 3" of imageACS Food Science & covers top 2" of imageACS Infectious Macro covers top " of imageACS Materials covers top " of imageACS Materials covers top " of imageACS Measurement Science covers top 3" of imageACS Medicinal Chemistry covers top " of imageACS

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