Advancements in Forensic Chemical Analysis and Related Techniques
A special issue of Forensic Sciences (ISSN 2673-6756).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 382
Special Issue Editors
Interests: forensic chemistry; drug analysis; chemical analysis; chromatography; mass spectrometry, paint and ink analysis; paper and fiber analysis
Interests: medicinal chemistry; drugs; toxicology; enzymes; X-ray crystallography
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Interests: innovative (micro)extraction procedures; hyphenated instrument configurations; bioactive compounds; characterization; fingerprints; method validation; HPLC; mass spectrometry; biological matrices; chromatography; analytical chemistry; sample preparation; green analytical methodologies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forensic chemical analysis plays an important role in the criminal investigation process. However, the chemical analysis of forensic samples is challenging due to the complex nature of the sample matrix. In some situations, sample quantity can be very minimal, making the analysis very difficult. To provide meaningful scientific interpretations of the evidence collected, the analytic technique needs to be accurate and widely accepted in the scientific community. Analytical techniques need to be optimized based on the type of evidence, and they typically use the principles of chemistry, biology, and physics to reach meaningful conclusions about the identity of substances and their quantity.
Chromatographic drug separation and spectroscopic techniques are commonly employed in chemical analysis. New chemicals and modifications to existing drug molecules make the analysis of evidence difficult, especially in terms of identifying dangerous chemicals. Therefore, new chemical analysis methods and techniques are vital for forensic science and the criminal investigation process.
In this Special Issue, we invite scientific articles on the chemical analysis of forensic-related samples and substances or new techniques in this field. This may include, but are not limited to, the analysis of drugs, chemicals, paints, inks, paper, and explosives. Toxicological analyses and the development of DNA analytical techniques will also be considered.
Dr. Jacob Theruvathu
Dr. Fabrizio Carta
Dr. Marcello Locatelli
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- forensic chemistry
- drug analysis
- chemical analysis
- paint and ink analysis
- fiber and paper analysis
- arson and explosives
- chromatography
- mass spectrometry
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