An overview on forensic analysis devoted to analytical chemists

The present article has as main aim to show analytical chemists interested in forensic analysis the world they will face if decision in favor of being a forensic analytical chemist is adopted. With this purpose, the most outstanding aspects of forensic analysis in dealing with sampling (involving bo...

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Published in:Talanta (Oxford) 2017-05, Vol.167, p.181-192
Main Authors: Castillo-Peinado, L.S., Luque de Castro, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fingerprint analysis
Forensic analytical equipment
Forensic samples
Omics in forensics
Sample preparation
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Summary:The present article has as main aim to show analytical chemists interested in forensic analysis the world they will face if decision in favor of being a forensic analytical chemist is adopted. With this purpose, the most outstanding aspects of forensic analysis in dealing with sampling (involving both bodily and no bodily samples), sample preparation, and analytical equipment used in detection, identification and quantitation of key sample components are critically discussed. The role of the great omics in forensic analysis, and the growing role of the youngest of the great omics —metabolomics— are also discussed. The foreseeable role of integrative omics is also outlined. [Display omitted] •The main differences between analytical and forensic laboratories are emphasized.•Characteristic forensic sampling and samples and their features are discussed.•The variable complexity of the required analytical tools in forensics is illustrated.•The growing and crucial role of omics in forensic analysis is exemplified.
ISSN:0039-9140
1873-3573
DOI:10.1016/j.talanta.2017.01.087