Metal-containing nanoparticles and nano-structured particles in fingermark detection

Abstract This article reviews the application of metal-containing nanoparticles and nano-structured particles to fingermark detection. This area of research is attracting significant interest as advances in nanoscience are being incorporated into the field of forensic fingermark detection. Although...

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Published in:Forensic science international 2008-08, Vol.179 (2), p.87-97
Main Authors: Choi, Mi Jung, McDonagh, Andrew M, Maynard, Philip, Roux, Claude
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aqueous solutions
Atoms & subatomic particles
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatoglyphics
Environmental conditions
Fingermarks
Fingerprints
Forensic medicine
Forensic sciences
General aspects
Gold
Humans
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Luminescence
Medical sciences
Metal Nanoparticles
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Nanocrystals
Nanoparticles
Nanotechnology
Pathology
Powders
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Silicon wafers
Silver
Sweat - chemistry
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Summary:Abstract This article reviews the application of metal-containing nanoparticles and nano-structured particles to fingermark detection. This area of research is attracting significant interest as advances in nanoscience are being incorporated into the field of forensic fingermark detection. Although more research is needed before some of the techniques presented can be implemented in routine casework, nanotechnology is likely to play a major role in the future to deliver more selective and more sensitive ways to detect and enhance fingermarks.
ISSN:0379-0738
1872-6283
DOI:10.1016/j.forsciint.2008.04.027