Forensic science : a multidisciplinary approach / / edited by Evgeny Kat and Jan Halámek

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910136458803321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Weinheim, Germany : , : Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Company KGaA, , [2016]; ©2016
• ISBN: 3-527-69354-8; 3-527-69353-X; 3-527-69352-1
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (449 p.)
• Soggetti: Forensic sciences
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1 Forensic Science-Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Engineering-Introduction; References; Chapter 2 Forensic Applications of Vibrational Spectroscopy; 2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 Chemometrics; 2.2 Trace Evidence; 2.2.1 Hair Analysis; 2.2.2 Fibers; 2.2.3 Paint Analysis; 2.3 Ink Analysis; 2.4 Forensic Biology and Anthropology; 2.4.1 Body Fluids; 2.4.2 Forensic Anthropology; 2.5 Gunshot Residue; 2.6 Controlled Substances; 2.6.1 Illicit Drugs; 2.6.2 Pharmaceuticals; 2.7 Counterterrorism and Homeland Security; 2.7.1 Explosives2.7.2 Chemical Agents; 2.7.3 Bioagents; 2.8 Emerging Technologies; 2.9 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 Applications of Internal Reflection Spectroscopy in Forensic Analysis; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Principles and Theory; 3.3 Accessories for ATR; 3.4 Forensic Applications of ATR; 3.4.1 Packing Materials and Adhesive Tapes; 3.4.2 Paint Samples; 3.4.3 Drugs; 3.4.4 Explosives; 3.4.5 Soil and Minerals; 3.4.6 Other Developments; 3.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Applications of Mass Spectrometry in Forensic Science: A Brief Introduction; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Mass Spectrometry; 4.2.1 Instrumentation4.2.1.1 Ionization Source; 4.2.1.2 Mass Analyzer; 4.2.1.3 Detector; 4.2.2 Tandem MS (MS/MS); 4.2.3 Combination of MS ; with Other Separation Techniques; 4.2.4 Applications of MS; 4.3 Applications of MS in Forensic Science; 4.3.1 Drugs and Toxicology; 4.3.2 Chemical Warfare Agents and Explosives; 4.3.3 Hair; 4.3.4 Residues of Gunshots; 4.3.5 Fingermarks; 4.3.6 Dyes; 4.3.7 Glass; 4.3.8 Drug Packages; 4.3.9 Paint Analysis; 4.4 Conclusions; References; Chapter 5 An Introduction to Forensic Electrochemistry; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Electrochemical Methods; 5.3 Voltammetric Methods; 5.4 Electrochemical Methods in Forensic Science5.4.1 Poisons; 5.4.2 Gunshot Residues; 5.4.3 Drugs; 5.4.4 Fingerprinting; 5.4.5 DNA; 5.5 Outlook for Forensic Electrochemistry; References; Chapter 6 Electrochemical Detection of Gunshot Residue for Forensic Analysis; 6.1 Overview of Gunshot Residue Detection; 6.2 Electrochemical Detection of Inorganic GSR; 6.3 Electrochemical Detection of Organic GSR; 6.4 Next Steps in GSR Analysis: Chemometric Data Treatment and Complementary Orthogonal Methods; 6.5 Future Prospects for Electroanalytical Detection of GSR; References; Chapter 7 From Optical to Hyperspectral Imaging Techniques in Forensic Sciences7.1 Added Value of Imaging Techniques in Forensic Sciences; 7.2 Optical Examination in Forensic Sciences: A Step Before Hyperspectral Imaging; 7.3 Hyperspectral Imaging: A Flourishing Technique in Forensic Sciences; 7.3.1 Fundamentals; 7.3.2 Hyperspectral Imaging Applied in Forensic Sciences; 7.4 Conclusions and Future Prospects of Hyperspectral Imaging in Forensic Sciences; References; Chapter 8 Biochemical Analysis of Biomarkers for Forensic Applications; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Biocatalytic Analysis of Biomarkers for Forensic Identification of Ethnicity Between Caucasian and African American