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Review: Analysis of Writing Inks on Paper Using Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords pen, ink, gel, ballpoint, fluid, direct analysis in real time, DART, mass spectrometry, MS, DART-MS, questioned, documents, writing Article Reviewed Jones, R. W.; McClelland, J. F. Analysis of writing inks on paper using direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry. Forensic Science International. 2013, 231, 73-81. Disclaimer The […]
Review: Characterization of Multilayered Glitter Particles Using Synchrotron FT-IR Microscopy
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords trace, evidence, glitter, particle, Fourier transform, infrared, spectroscopy, FT-IR, IR, synchrotron Article to be reviewed Vernoud, L.; Betchel, H. A.; Matrin, M. C.; Reffner, J. A.; Blackledge, R. D. Characterization of multilayered glitter particles using synchrotron FT-IR microscopy. Forensic Science International. 2011, 210, 47-51. Disclaimer The opinions expressed […]
Review: Biodegradation of Representative Ignitable Liquid Components on Soil
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords ignitable liquid, gas chromatography – mass spectrometry, GC-MS, biodegradation, microbial degradation Article Reviewed Kindell, J. H.; Williams, M. R.; Sigman, M. E. Biodegradation of representative ignitable liquid components on soil. Forensic Chemistry. 2017, 6, 19-27. Additional References ASTM Standard E 1618, 2014, “Test Method for Ignitable Liquid Residues […]
Review: Stability of Smokeless Powder Compounds on Collection Devices
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category chemistry Keywords smokeless powder, gun powder, gunshot residue, organic, GSR, OGSR, swab, stub Article Reviewed Taudte, R.V.; Roux, C.; Beavis, A. Stability of smokeless powder compounds on collection devices. Forensic Science International. 2017, 270, 55-60. Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this review are an interpretation of the research presented in […]
Review: Synchrotron FTIR Characterization of Automotive Primer Surfacer Paint Coatings for Forensic Purposes
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords paint, primer, automotive primer, FTIR, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, chemometrics, synchrotron FTIR Article Reviewed Maric, M.; van Bronswijk, W.; Lewis, S. W.; Pitts, K. Synchrotron FTIR characterization of automotive primer surfacer paint coatings for forensic purposes. Talanta. 2014, 118, 156-161. Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this review are […]
Review: Forensic Comparison of Soil Samples Using Nondestructive Elemental Analysis
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords soil, non-destructive, elemental, x-ray fluorescence, XRF, spatial resolution, Canberra distance, CNB Article Reviewed Uitdehaag, S.; Wiarda, W.; Donders, T.; Kuiper, I. Forensic comparison of soil samples using nondestructive elemental analysis. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2017, 62(4), 861-868. Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this review are an interpretation of […]
Review: STR Analysis Following Latent Blood Detection by Luminol, Fluorescein, and BlueStar
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords DNA, short tandem repeat, STR, profile, luminol, chemiluminescence, fluorescein, fluorescence, BlueStar, latent, blood, bloodstain Article Reviewed Jakovich, C. A. STR analysis following latent blood detection by luminol, fluorescein, and BlueStar. Journal of Forensic Identification. 2015, 65(4), 693-698. Additional References STR Analysis. http://nij.gov/journals/267/pages/extending-str.aspx (accessed August 29, 2016). Disclaimer The […]
Review: Direct Identification of Forensic Bodily Fluids Using Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords bodily fluid, blood, semen, saliva, urine, serology, matrix-assisted laser desorption, MALDI, time of flight, TOF, mass spectrometry, MS Article Reviewed Kamanna, S.; Henry, J.; Voelcker, N. H.; Linacre, A.; Kirkbride, K. P. Direct identification of forensic bodily fluids using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. International Journal of Mass […]
Review: Rapid Detection of Fentanyl, Fentanyl Analogues, and Opioids for On-Site or Laboratory Based Drug Seizure Screening Using Thermal Desorption DART-MS and Ion Mobility Spectrometry
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords opioid, heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, analogues, drug, thermal desorption, direct analysis in real time, mass spectrometry, DART-MS, TD-DART-MS, ion mobility spectrometry, IMS Article Reviewed Sisco, E.; Verkouteren, J.; Staymates, J.; Lawrence, J. Rapid detection of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and opioids for on-site or laboratory based drug seizure screening using thermal […]
Review: An Optimized GC-MS Method for Identification of Cocaine and its Major Metabolites
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords drugs, cocaine, benzoylecgonine, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, GC-MS, solid phase extraction Article Reviewed Bonchev, G. An optimized GC-MS method for identification of cocaine and its major metabolites. Journal of IMAB. 2017, 23(2), 1523-1526. Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this review are an interpretation of the research presented in […]
Review: The Detection of Gunshot Residues in the Nasal Mucus of Suspected Shooters
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords gunshot residue, GSR, suspected shooter, sampling, nasal, mucus, antimony, Sb, barium, Ba, instrumental neutron activation analysis, INAA Article Reviewed Merli, D.; Brandone, A.; Amadasi, A.; Cattaneo, C.; Profumo, A. The detection of gunshot residues in the nasal mucus of suspected shooters. International Journal of Legal Medicine. 2016, 130, […]
Review: Forensic Value of Pollen from Ornamental Indoor Plants
/in Biology Reviews, Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry, Biology Keywords pollen, trace, indoor, ornamental, plant, botany, palynology Article Reviewed Nguyen, P.; Weber, M. Forensic value of pollen from ornamental indoor plants. Grana. 2015, 54, 236-246. Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this review are an interpretation of the research presented in the article. These opinions are those of […]
Review: Forensic Analysis of Laser Printed Ink by X-Ray Fluorescence and Laser-Excited Plume Fluorescence
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords laser, print, ink, questioned, document, forgery, x-ray fluorescence, XRF, fluorescence, plume laser-excited atomic fluorescence, PLEAF, LEAF Article Reviewed Chu, P.C.; Cai, B. Y.; Tsoi, Y. K.; Yuen, R.; Leung, K. S.Y.; Cheung, N.H. Forensic analysis of laser printed ink by X-ray fluorescence and laser-excited plume fluorescence. Analytical Chemistry. […]
Review: Determining the Effect of Cartridge Case Coatings on GSR Using Post-Fire Priming Cup Residue
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords gunshot residue, GSR, priming cup, cartridge, case, scanning electron microscopy, SEM, energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry, EDX, EDS, SEM-EDX, SEM-EDS, lead, Pb, barium, Ba, antimony, Sb, copper, Cu, zinc, Zn, nickel, Ni, aluminum, Al, titanium, Ti, sulfur, S Article Reviewed Terry, M.; Fookes, B.; Bridge, C. M. Determining the […]
Review: Identification and Quantification of 35 Psychotropic Drugs and Metabolites in Hair by LC-MS/MS: Application in Forensic Toxicology
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category: Chemistry Keywords: psychotropic, drug, drug facilitated crime, DFC, drug facilitated sexual assault, DFSA, benzodiazepines, anesthetics, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, tandem mass spectrometry, triple quadrupole, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, hair Article to be reviewed: Maublanc, J.; Dulaurent, S.; Morichon, J.; Lachâtre, G.; Gaulier,J. Identification and quantification of 35 psychotropic drugs and metabolites in […]
Review: Forensic Identification of Gender from Fingerprints
/in Biology Reviews, Chemistry Reviews, Patterned Evidence Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Biology, Chemistry, Patterned Evidence Keywords fingerprint, male, female, identification, gender, biological, sex, amino acid, protein, extraction, enzyme, assay Article Reviewed Huynh, C.; Brunelle, E.; Halámková, L.; Agudelo, J.; Halámek, J. Forensic identification of gender from fingerprints. Analytical Chemistry. 2015, 87, 11531-11536. Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this review are an […]
Review: The Role of Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Time of Flight Detection for the Identification of Synthetic Cannabinoids in Seized Drugs
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords synthetic, cannabinoid, spice, controlled, isomers, non-controlled, ultra high performance liquid chromatography, UHPLC, time of flight, TOF, mass spectrometry, MS Article Reviewed Marginean, I.; Rowe, W. F.; Lurie, I. S. The role of ultra high performance liquid chromatography with time of flight detection for the identification of synthetic cannabinoids in […]
Review: Rapid Analysis of Trace Drugs and Metabolites Using a Thermal Desorption DART-MS Configuration
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords trace, drug, metabolite, cutting agent, thermal, desorption, direct analysis in real time, DART, mass spectrometry, MS, stimulants, opioids, cannabinoids, synthetic cathinones, hallucinogens, benzodiazepines Article Reviewed Sisco, E.; Forbs, T. E.; Staymates, M. E.; Gillen, G. Rapid analysis of trace drugs and metabolites using a thermal desorption DART-MS configuration. […]
Review: Forensic Analysis of Cigarette Ash – Brand Determination Through Trace-Metal Analysis
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category Chemistry Keywords cigarette, ash, trace, metal, inductively coupled laser, ICP, mass spectrometry, MS, principle component analysis, PCA, partial least squares, PLS, discriminant analysis, DA Article Reviewed Groth, A. C.; Barnes, J. H.; Lewis, C.; Murray, C. K.; Albahadily, F.; Jourdan, T. H. Forensic analysis of cigarette ash – brand determination through trace-metal […]
Review: Identification of Detergents for Forensic Fiber Analysis
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category: Chemistry Keywords: fibers, trace evidence, detergent, contaminant, fluorescence, microscopy Article to be reviewed: Heider, E.; Mujumdar, N.; Campiglia, A. Identification of detergents for forensic fiber analysis. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 2016, 408, 7935-7943. Additional Reference(s): Spring, K.; Davidson, M. Introduction to Fluorescence Microscopy https://www.microscopyu.com/techniques/fluorescence/introduction-to-fluorescence-microscopy (accessed Mar 30, 2017). Disclaimer: The […]