Date of Award
5-1-2019
Language
English
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College/School/Department
Department of Chemistry
Content Description
1 online resource (vi, 92 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Igor K Lednev
Committee Members
Jan Halámek
Keywords
Bloodstains, Chemometrics, Forensics, Human race differentiation, Raman spectroscopy, Bloodstain pattern analysis, Forensic hematology, Spectrum Analysis, Raman, Blood Stains
Subject Categories
Analytical Chemistry | Chemistry
Abstract
Chapter 1 of this thesis critically overviews recent developments in forensic trace evidence analysis since 2016. It covers improvements to existing techniques as well as new methods for the analysis of fibers, hair, paint, glass, gunshot residue (GSR), and explosives.
Recommended Citation
Mistek, Ewelina M., "Raman spectroscopic examination of bloodstains for forensic purposes : background and race determination" (2019). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 2341.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/2341