Light in Forensic Science: Issues and Applications
The identification and quantification of material present and collected at a crime scene are critical requirements in investigative analyses. Forensic analysts use a variety of tools and techniques to achieve this, many of which use light. Light is not always the forensic analyst’s friend however, as light can degrade samples and alter results.
This book details the analysis of a range of molecular systems by light-based techniques relevant to forensic science, as well as the negative effects of light in the degradation of forensic evidence, such as the breakage of DNA linkages during DNA profiling. The introductory chapters explain how chemiluminescence and fluorescence can be used to visualise samples and the advantages and limitations of available technologies. They also discuss the limitations of our knowledge about how light could alter the physical nature of materials, for example by breaking DNA linkages during DNA profiling or by modifying molecular structures of polymers and illicit drugs. The book then explains how to detect, analyse and interpret evidence from materials such as illicit drugs, agents of bioterrorism, and textiles, using light-based techniques from microscopy to surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy.
Edited by active photobiological and forensic scientists, this book will be of interest to students and researchers in the fields of photochemistry, photobiology, toxicology and forensic science.
Light in Forensic Science: Issues and Applications, The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018.
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CHAPTER 1: Light for Crime Scene Examinationp1-26ByValerio Causin;Valerio CausinUniversità di Padova, Dipartimento di Scienze ChimicheVia Marzolo 135131 PadovaItaly[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Giuseppe GuzziniGiuseppe GuzziniSezione Investigazioni Scientifiche CarabinieriVia Salvo d’Acquisto 637122 VeronaItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 2: Degradation and Damage due to Exposure to Light in Trace Evidencep27-50ByValerio CausinValerio CausinUniversità di Padova, Dipartimento di Scienze ChimicheVia Marzolo 135131 PadovaItaly[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 3: Use of Light in the Detection of Genetic Variation of Forensic Importancep51-82ByNick DawnayNick DawnayLiverpool John Moores UniversityJames Parsons Building, Byrom StreetLiverpoolL3 3AFUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 4: Use of Light in Fingerprint Detectionp83-110ByGilles ClavierGilles ClavierSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 5: Light as an Ionizing Agent in Mass Spectrometry. Microbial Identification by Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization–Mass Spectrometryp111-142ByDonata Favretto;Donata FavrettoUniversity Hospital of Padova, Legal Medicine and ToxicologyItalySearch for other works by this author on:Pietro TraldiPietro TraldiSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 6: The Use of Light in Forensic Glass Analysisp143-174ByClaire Gwinnett;Claire GwinnettStaffordshire University, Forensic and Crime Science Department, The Science CentreLeek RoadStoke-on-TrentST42DFUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Roger RobsonRoger RobsonChartered Society of Forensic Sciences, Copthall Bridge HouseStation BridgeHarrogateHG1 1SPUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 7: A Review on Analytical Techniques Used for Forensic Fiber Analysisp175-206ByNirvani Mujumdar;Nirvani MujumdarDepartment of Chemistry, University of Central Florida4111 Libra DriveP. O. Box 25000OrlandoFlorida 32816-2366United States[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Andres D. CampigliaAndres D. CampigliaDepartment of Chemistry, University of Central Florida4111 Libra DriveP. O. Box 25000OrlandoFlorida 32816-2366United States[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 8: Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) and Recent Scenarios: Epidemiological, Anthropological and Clinical Pharmacological Issuesp207-256ByJ. M. Corkery;J. M. CorkeryPsychopharmacology, Drug Misuse & Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, University of Hertfordshire, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology & Post-Graduate Medicine, College LaneHatfieldAL10 9ABUnited Kingdom[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:L. Orsolini;L. OrsoliniPsychopharmacology, Drug Misuse & Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, University of Hertfordshire, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology & Post-Graduate Medicine, College LaneHatfieldAL10 9ABUnited Kingdom[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:D. Papanti;D. PapantiPsychopharmacology, Drug Misuse & Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, University of Hertfordshire, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology & Post-Graduate Medicine, College LaneHatfieldAL10 9ABUnited Kingdom[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:F. SchifanoF. SchifanoPsychopharmacology, Drug Misuse & Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, University of Hertfordshire, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology & Post-Graduate Medicine, College LaneHatfieldAL10 9ABUnited Kingdom[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 9: Raman Spectroscopy for the Analysis of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS)p257-278ByJesus Calvo-Castro;Jesus Calvo-CastroUniversity of Hertfordshire, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Postgraduate MedicineCollege LaneHatfieldAL10 9ABUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Amira Guirguis;Amira GuirguisUniversity of Hertfordshire, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Postgraduate MedicineCollege LaneHatfieldAL10 9ABUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Mire Zloh;Mire ZlohUniversity of Hertfordshire, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Postgraduate MedicineCollege LaneHatfieldAL10 9ABUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Jacqueline L. StairJacqueline L. StairUniversity of Hertfordshire, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Postgraduate MedicineCollege LaneHatfieldAL10 9ABUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 10: Light in Forensic Science: Microcrystalline Tests of New Psychoactive Substances Using Light Microscopyp279-300
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CHAPTER 11: Optical Detection of NPS Internet Products via HPLC-DAD Systems: A Selective Reviewp301-332ByM. G. SchmidM. G. SchmidDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 1A-8010 GrazAustria[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 12: Supramolecular Approach in Detecting Drugs of Abuse: Optical Sensorsp333-370ByKarl J. Wallace;Karl J. WallaceThe Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg MS 39406United States[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:J. Hugh BroomeJ. Hugh BroomeThe Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg MS 39406United States[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 13: Photodegradation of Drugs/Illicit Drugs in Waterp371-398ByPaola Calza;Paola CalzaDipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Torinovia P. Giuria 5-10125TorinoItaly[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Davide VioneDavide VioneDipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Torinovia P. Giuria 5-10125TorinoItaly[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 14: Photodegradation of Drugs of Abuse in Hairp399-422ByGiorgia Miolo;Giorgia MioloDepartment of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of PadovaItaly[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Donata FavrettoDonata FavrettoDepartment of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, University of PadovaItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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