Description
Handbook of Analytical Techniques for Forensic Samples: Current and Emerging Developments discusses in detail the current trends and latest analytical techniques and methods commonly employed in forensic analysis in order to ensure the proper facilitation of justice. This book is useful for readers who wish to stay updated on the latest trends in the forensic analysis of samples encountered at crime scenes. Technological advancements, such as biosensors, nanotechnology, and taggant technology have upped the level of analysis in forensic science. These emergent technologies, incorporated with existing analytical techniques, are leading to more precise, accurate, and specific examination of forensic samples. Lab-on-a-chip technology has also eased several kinds of on-site analyses done by investigating teams at different types of crime scenes. This book covers the evolution of forensic sample analysis as well as these emerging trends and new technologies.
- Includes an entire section of experimental exercises for self-teaching and key concept review
- Covers laboratory protocols used in forensic science laboratories for the analysis of various samples through different analytical techniques
- Condenses the many aspects of forensic analytical chemistry into a single resource with easy-to-understand language for everyone from students to practitioners
Table of Contents
Part 1: TheorySection I: Sample Analysis in Forensic Science1. Introduction to Chemical Analysis of Forensic Samples2. Forensic Sampling and Sample Preparation Techniques
Section II: Spectroscopic Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science 2. UV-Visible and Fluorescence Spectroscopy for Forensic Samples 3. FTIR and NIR Spectroscopy in Forensic Science 4. Atomic Absorption and Emission Spectrometry in Forensic Analysis 5. NMR Spectroscopy for Forensic Samples
Section III: Electrochemical Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science 6. Voltammetry for Forensic Samples7. Amperometry for Forensic Samples
Section IV: Microscopic Techniques in Forensic Science 8. Optical Microscopy for Forensic Samples 9. Electron Microscopy for Forensic Samples10. Atomic Force Microscopy for Forensic Samples
Section V: Emerging Analytical Techniques for Forensic Samples11. Mass Spectrometry in Forensic Chemistry12. Lab on Chip Devices (Point of care & Point of Need)13. Laser Spectroscopy14. Nanotechnology in Forensic Science
Section VI: Forensic Sample Analysis and Ethics15. Ethics and Legal Issues of Forensic Analysis Techniques
Section VII: Economic and Commercial Aspects of Forensic Analysis16. Economics & Commercialization of Forensic Analysis Techniques
Section VIII: Forensic Analytical Techniques and Future17. Future of Analytical Techniques for Forensic Analysis of Samples
Part 2: Experimental Section1. UV-Visible Spectroscopic Analysis of forensic samples (chemical and biological)2. Fluorescence Spectroscopic Analysis of forensic samples (biological)3. FTIR Analysis of forensic samples (chemical, physical and biological)4. NIR Spectroscopic Analysis of forensic samples (chemical and biological)5. Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Analysis (AAS) of forensic samples (chemical and biological)6. Optical Microscopic Analysis of Physical and Biological Forensic Samples7. SEM Analysis of Physical and Biological Forensic Samples8. TEM Analysis of Physical and Biological Forensic Samples9. AFM Analysis of Physical and Biological Forensic Samples10. Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Forensic Samples (chemical and biological)
