Mass Spectrometry-Driven Advancements in Forensic Science
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Analytical Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2023) | Viewed by 12101
Special Issue Editor
Interests: mass spectrometry; surface techniques; fingermarks; biofluids; translational science; innovative pathology screenings
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mass spectrometry has been and still is a pivotal technique contributing to several research questions in the life science field. Particularly in the last two decades, mass spectrometry technological advancements have also clearly contributed to forensic science, and some techniques in particular are emerging as a powerful analytical tool to inform police and forensic providers’ casework and strengthen judicial debates. This Special Issue aims to highlight mass spectrometry applications which have a clear potential or have contributed to game-changing gathering of intelligence in forensic investigations. Technology readiness level associated with the specific technique/application range from 3 (analytical and experimental critical function and/or characteristic proof of concept) to 9 (actual technology qualified through successful mission operations)[1], according to the Ministry of Defence Scale, UK). As such, peer review articles focusing on specific applications as well as police casework are both welcome. Additionally, in the light of method transferability, applications of MS in other forms of intelligence gathering are welcome including (among others) paleoproteomics, authenticity in artwork, and antidoping.
[1] These TRL definitions are according to the Ministry of Defence scale, UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-terms-and-conditions-and-contract-guidance)
Prof. Dr. Simona Francese
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- forensic mass spectrometry
- intelligence
- transferability
- imaging
- profiling
- evidence
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