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

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Katz, Evgeny, editor.

Halámek, Jan, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forensic sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (449 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Weinheim, Germany : Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Company KGaA, [2016]

Summary:

Concentrating on the natural science aspects of forensics, top international authors from renowned universities, institutes, and laboratories impart the latest information from the field. In doing so they provide the background needed to understand the state of the art in forensic science with a focus on biological, chemical, biochemical, and physical methods. The broad subject coverage includes spectroscopic analysis techniques in various wavelength regimes, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, electrochemical detection approaches, and imaging techniques, as well as advanced biochemical, DNA-based identification methods. The result is a unique collection of hard-to-get data that is otherwise only found scattered throughout the literature.

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed March 24, 2016).

ISBN:

9783527693542

3527693548

9783527693535

352769353X

9783527693528

3527693521

OCLC:

945137969