Date of Award

1-1-2023

Language

English

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

College/School/Department

Department of Chemistry

Content Description

1 online resource (iii, 40 pages)

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Igor Lednev

Committee Members

Paul Toscano

Keywords

Infrared spectroscopy, Vibrational spectra, Forensic serology, Body fluids, Fingerprints

Subject Categories

Chemistry

Abstract

This thesis examines the recent literature that has explored the applications of vibrational spectroscopy in forensic science. Specifically, this thesis focuses on how vibrational spectroscopy has improved the detection, identification, and differentiation of body fluid and fingermark evidence in forensic investigations. It is here shown that novel, vibrational spectroscopic techniques have the potential to provide new insights to forensic investigators, and thus revolutionize the field of forensic science. This thesis has been adapted with permission from {Innovative Vibrational Spectroscopy Research for Forensic Application. Alexis Weber, Bailey Hoplight, Rhilynn Ogilvie, Claire Muro, Shelby R. Khandasammy, Luis Pérez-Almodóvar, Samuel Sears, and Igor K. Lednev. Analytical Chemistry 2023 95 (1), 167-205. DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c05094}. Copyright (2023) American Chemical Society.

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