Leading Edge Techniques in Forensic Trace Evidence Analysis

Leading Edge Techniques in Forensic Trace Evidence Analysis In-depth exploration of the latest methodologies, tools, and techniques for analyzing trace evidence In Leading Edge Techniques in Forensic Trace Evidence Analysis, distinguished and highly qualified contributors cover the significant advances in methodology and instruments that are now being used to analyze trace evidence in forensic laboratories, including new techniques used to determine authenticity of objects and artifacts (such as Combined Raman/LIBS Microscopy) and those used to analyze surface treatments (such as py-GC-PARCI-MS). The work also covers new evidence types, such as surface-modified fibers, microscopic particles, and shimmer, and provides detailed explanations and practical examples of all of the aforementioned topics. Among the topics covered are: Forensic analysis of shimmer particles in cosmetics samples, glitter and other flake pigments, and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy Surface acoustic wave nebulization mass spectrometry, forensic applications of gas chromatography vacuum ultraviolet, and spectroscopy paired with mass spectrometry Density determination and separation via magneto-Archimedes levitation and elemental imaging of forensic traces with macro and micro XRF Characterization of human head hairs via proteomics and Raman and surface-enriched Raman scattering (SERS) for trace analysis With detailed explanations of modern methodologies, tools, techniques, and evidence types in trace evidence forensics, along with helpful guidance to put covered concepts into practice, Leading Edge Techniques in Forensic Trace Evidence Analysis serves as an invaluable hands-on reference for scientists in forensic laboratories worldwide.

List of Contributors Foreword Preface Chapter 1 Forensic Analysis of Shimmer Particles in Cosmetic Samples Kandyss Najjar, Robert D. Blackledge and Candice Bridge Chapter 2 Glitter and other Flake Pigments Charles A. Bishop and Robert D. Blackledge Chapter 3 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Christopher Deeks and Robert D. Blackledge Chapter 4 Density Determination and Separation via Magneto-Archimedes Levitation Christoffer K. Abrahamsson, Shencheng Ge, Jefferey G. Bell, Robert D. Blackledge, George M. Whitesides Chapter 5 Forensic Applications of Gas Chromaography Vacuum Ultraviolet Spectroscopy Paired with Mass Spectrometry Ryan Schonert Chapter 6 Surface Acoustic Wave Nebulization-Mass Spectrometry Alina Astefanei and Roselina Medico Chapter 7 Elemental imaging of forensic traces with macro and micro XRF Alwin Knijnenberg, Annelies van Loon, Joris Dik, Arian van Asten Chapter 8 Characterization of Human Head Hairs via Single Amino Acid Typing Joseph Donfack, Maria Lawas, Jocelyn V. Abonamah, Brian A. Eckenrode Chapter 9 Photo-induced Force Microscopy Sung I. Park, Padraic O’Reilly and Graceson Aufderheide Chapter 10 Combined Raman/LIBS Microscopy Cyril Muehlethaler Index