Handbook of Analytical Techniques for Forensic Samples
Current and Emerging Developments
- 1st Edition - November 28, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Deepak Rawtani, Gaurav Pandey, Maithri Tharmavaram, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 2 3 0 0 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 2 3 0 1 - 7
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Request a sales quoteHandbook 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
Students in analytical or forensic chemistry, researchers and research enterprises in the fields of forensic science and technology, including in engineering, environment, materials science, nanotechnology, energy, and green chemistry
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Introduction to chemical analysis of forensic samples
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Chemical analytical techniques used for the analysis of evidence
- 3: Conclusion
- Chapter 2: Forensic sampling and sample preparation techniques
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Types of forensic samples
- 3: Preparation techniques for forensic samples for instrumental analyses
- 4: Conclusion
- Chapter 3: UV-visible and fluorescence spectroscopy for forensic samples
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principle and theory of UV-visible and fluorescence spectroscopy
- 3: Instrumentation of UV-visible and fluorescence spectroscopy
- 4: Analysis of forensic samples using UV-visible and fluorescence spectroscopy
- 5: Conclusion
- Chapter 4: FTIR and NIR spectroscopy in forensic science
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principle and theory of infrared and near-infrared spectroscopy
- 3: Instrumentation of IR and NIR spectroscopy
- 4: Spectrum analysis in FTIR and NIR
- 5: FTIR and NIR analysis of forensic samples
- 6: Conclusion
- Chapter 5: Atomic absorption and emission spectrometry in forensic analysis
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principle and theory of atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy
- 3: Instrumentation of atomic absorption and atomic emission spectroscopy
- 4: Analysis of forensic samples via AAS and AES
- 5: Conclusion
- Chapter 6: NMR spectroscopy for forensic samples
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principle and instrumentation of NMR spectroscopy
- 3: NMR in the world of forensic science
- 4: Conclusion
- Chapter 7: Raman spectroscopy in forensic science
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principle of Raman spectroscopy
- 3: Raman spectroscopy for forensic sample analysis
- 4: Conclusion
- Chapter 8: HPLC for the toxicological analysis of forensic samples
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: High performance liquid chromatography: An insight
- 3: Applications of high-performance liquid chromatography in forensic toxicology
- 4: Conclusion
- Chapter 9: Gas chromatography in forensic science
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principle and theory of gas chromatography
- 3: Instrumentation of gas chromatography
- 4: Forensic sample analysis via gas chromatography
- 5: Conclusion
- Chapter 10: HPTLC in forensic science
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principle and theory of HPTLC
- 3: HPTLC instrumentation
- 4: HPTLC analysis of forensic samples
- 5: Conclusion
- Chapter 11: Hyphenated techniques for forensic sample analysis
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Hyphenated techniques
- 3: Hyphenated technique-mediated analysis of forensic samples
- 4: Conclusion
- Chapter 12: Optical microscopy for forensic samples
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Fundamentals of optical microscopy
- 3: Types of optical compound microscopes
- 4: Optical microscopic analysis of forensic samples
- 5: Conclusion
- Chapter 13: Electron microscopy for forensic samples
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principle and theory of electron microscopes
- 3: Instrumentation of electron microscopes
- 4: Electron microscopy-based forensic investigations
- 5: Conclusion
- Chapter 14: Atomic force microscopy for forensic samples
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principle, working, and instrumentation of atomic force microscopy
- 3: Atomic force microscopy for forensic investigations
- 4: Conclusion
- Chapter 15: Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) coupled microscopy in forensic science
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principle and theory of EDX
- 3: Instrumentation of EDX
- 4: EDX-coupled microscopic analysis of forensic samples
- 5: Conclusion
- Chapter 16: Mass spectrometry in forensic chemistry
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principle and theory of mass spectrometry
- 3: Overview of mass spectrometry
- 4: Applications of mass spectrometry for forensic investigations
- 5: Conclusion
- Chapter 17: X-ray diffraction for forensic samples
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principle and theory of X-ray diffraction
- 3: Instrumentation of X-ray diffraction
- 4: X-ray diffraction for forensic evidence analysis
- 5: Conclusion
- Chapter 18: Lab-on-chip devices
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Architecture of a lab-on-chip device
- 3: Forensic applications of lab-on-chip devices
- 4: Conclusion
- Chapter 19: Nanotechnology in forensic science
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: An insight into the world of nanotechnology
- 3: Nanotechnology-mediated forensic investigations
- 4: Conclusion
- Chapter 20: Ethics and legal issues of forensic analysis techniques
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Legal issues in forensic science
- 3: Ethics and theories of ethics
- 4: Code of ethics in different fields of forensic science
- 5: Conclusion
- Chapter 21: Accreditations for forensic science laboratories
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: History and need of accreditation in forensic science
- 3: Accreditation in forensic science
- 4: Conclusion
- Chapter 22: Quality control and quality assurance in forensic science laboratories
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Quality assurance in forensic science
- 3: Quality assurance in different fields of forensic science
- 4: Quality control for the analysis of forensic samples
- 5: Conclusion
- Chapter 23: Concluding notes
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Analytical techniques and forensic science
- 3: Rereads of the book
- 4: Conclusion
- Exercise 1: UV-visible spectroscopic analysis of forensic samples (chemical and biological)
- 1: Aim
- 2: Principle
- 3: Sample preparation and working procedure
- Exercise 2: Fluorescence spectroscopic analysis of forensic samples (biological)
- 1: Aim
- 2: Principle
- 3: Sample preparation and working procedure
- Exercise 3: FTIR analysis of forensic samples (chemical, physical, and biological)
- 1: Aim
- 2: Principle
- 3: Sample preparation and working procedure
- Exercise 4: NIR spectroscopic analysis of forensic samples (chemical and biological)
- 1: Aim
- 2: Principle
- 3: Sample preparation and working procedure
- Exercise 5: Atomic absorption spectrometric analysis of forensic samples (chemical and biological)
- 1: Aim
- 2: Principle
- 3: Sample preparation and working procedure
- Exercise 6: Optical microscopic analysis of physical and biological forensic samples
- 1: Aim
- 2: Principle
- 3: Sample preparation and working procedure
- Exercise 7: SEM analysis of physical and biological forensic samples
- 1: Aim
- 2: Principle
- 3: Sample preparation and working procedure
- Exercise 8: TEM analysis of physical and biological forensic samples
- 1: Aim
- 2: Principle
- 3: Sample preparation and working procedure
- Exercise 9: AFM analysis of physical and biological forensic samples
- 1: Aim
- 2: Principle
- 3: Sample preparation and working procedure
- Exercise 10: Mass spectrometric analysis of forensic samples (chemical and biological)
- 1: Aim
- 2: Principle
- 3: Sample preparation and working procedure
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 28, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 452
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128223000
- eBook ISBN: 9780128223017
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Deepak Rawtani
Deepak Rawtani is an Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. He has gained extensive experience in the fields of molecular medicine, discovery biology, and nanobiotechnology at various research organizations. His research focuses on forensic nanobiotechnology, with a special emphasis on DNA-nanoparticle interactions and the functionalization of halloysite nanotubes for various applications, including enzyme immobilization, drug delivery, and environmental remediation.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IndiaGP
Gaurav Pandey
Gaurav Pandey is working as a Research Fellow at the Institute of Research & Development (IRD), Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU), Gandhinagar, India. His research interests include the use of Nanomaterials for biological applications, especially in the areas of Environmental Science, Drug Delivery and Enzyme Immobilization. He has received his M.S. degree in Forensic Nanotechnology with specialization in Nanobiotechnology from IRD, GFSU. He has also received his B. Tech. degree in Biotechnology from SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, India.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Fellow, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, IndiaMT
Maithri Tharmavaram
Maithri Tharmavaram is a Teaching and Research Assistant at the National Forensic Sciences University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Her research focuses on creating techniques for surface modification of halloysite nanotubes so they can be used in a variety of biological and environmental applications. She has authored and co-edited a book that was published by Elsevier and has more than 28 articles in peer-reviewed journals to her credit.
Affiliations and expertise
School of Pharmacy, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IndiaCM
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Dr. Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of around One hundred and fifty (150) books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas. He has published with ELSEVIER, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.
Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Professor & Director of Laboratories, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, USARead Handbook of Analytical Techniques for Forensic Samples on ScienceDirect