Issue 12, 2005
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Chemical Society Reviews

Advances in chemistry applied to forensic science

David F. Rendlea  

a Scientific Consultant, 9 Wiltshire Drive, Wokingham, Berkshire
E-mail: d.rendle@virgin.net

Abstract

Acts of terrorism, an increase in the use of firearms, drug abuse, the use of so-called date-rape drugs, and driving whilst under the influence of drugs, are just some of the subjects frequently in the news. In the absence of fingermarks and of material leading to the recovery of DNA, the forensic scientist has to rely upon chemical analysis of trace amounts of materials including explosives, drugs, toxicological specimens, firearms discharge residues, fibres, glass, paint, soil etc., in order to establish or eliminate links between suspect and victim and/or scene. This tutorial review describes analytical problems facing the forensic chemist, and the current methods and techniques employed to tackle them.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/B415890N
Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
01 Aug 2005
First published
12 Oct 2005

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2005,34, 1021-1030

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