The detection of latent fingermarks on porous surfaces using amino acid sensitive reagents: a review.
The introduction of ninhydrin treatment as a chemical technique for the visualisation of latent fingermarks on porous surfaces revolutionised approaches to forensic fingermark examination. Since then, a range of amino acid sensitive reagents has been developed and such compounds are in widespread use by law enforcement agencies worldwide. This paper reviews the development and use of these reagents for the detection of latent fingermarks on porous surfaces. A brief overview is provided, including an historical background, forensic significance, and a general approach to the development of latent fingermarks on porous surfaces. This is followed by a discussion of specific amino acid sensitive treatments.
Nanochemistry Research Institute, Department of Applied Chemistry, Curtin University of Technology, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 6845, Australia.
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Jelly
Emma L T
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Patton
Chris
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Lennard
Simon W
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Lewis
Kieran F
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Lim
D000596:Amino Acids / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D001372:Aza Compounds / Q000737:chemistry; D044707:Forensic Sciences / Q000379:methods*; D007189:Indans / Q000737:chemistry; D057889:Iridoid Glycosides; D039823:Iridoids / Q000737:chemistry; D009285:Naphthoquinones / Q000737:chemistry; D009555:Ninhydrin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties
C413384:1,2-indanedione; C406982:1,8-diazafluoren-one; D000596:Amino Acids; D001372:Aza Compounds; D007189:Indans; D057889:Iridoid Glycosides; D039823:Iridoids; D009285:Naphthoquinones; C007834:genipin; D009555:Ninhydrin; C005090:lawsone