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Optimization of the development of latent fingermarks on thermal papers
- Source :
- Forensic Science International. 298:20-33
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2019.
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Abstract
- Thermal papers, commonly used for printed receipts or lottery tickets, are omnipresent in our everyday life. They are regarded as semi-porous substrates, and yet can be critical to analyze when looking for latent fingermarks due to their thermosensibility. The aim of this study was to investigate a development sequence that would better combine the adequate detection techniques in order to maximize the chances to develop latent fingermarks left on these substrates. Different methods of development have been compared on test substrates: black magnetic powder, Lumicyano™, thermal development, ninhydrin and 1,2-indanedione/ZnCl2. Whitening stages and thermal development have been focused on, tested and optimized. The results of these preliminary tests enabled the study of three development sequences. They have subsequently been compared to the one currently used in the Gendarmerie's laboratories and the best results have been provided during pseudo-operational comparative trials by one of these sequences, consisting in 6 stages.
- Subjects :
- Paper
Hot Temperature
Luminescent Agents
Time Factors
business.industry
Computer science
Ninhydrin
Acetates
Comparative trial
Machine learning
computer.software_genre
Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Magnetic powder
Acetone
Indans
Humans
Indicators and Reagents
Cyanoacrylates
Artificial intelligence
Dermatoglyphics
Powders
Volatilization
business
Law
computer
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 03790738
- Volume :
- 298
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Forensic Science International
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....f593d0d39a5a99aa25a4844a9bb12d2e