Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, Volume. 36, Issue 3, 706(2016)

Authentication of Trace Material Evidence in Forensic Science Field with Infrared Microscopic Technique

JIANG Zhi-quan* and HU Ke-liang
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    In the field of forensic science, conventional infrared spectral analysis technique is usually unable to meet the detection requirements, because only very a few trace material evidence with diverse shapes and complex compositions, can be extracted from the crime scene. Infrared microscopic technique is developed based on a combination of Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopic technique and microscopic technique. Infrared microscopic technique has a lot of advantages over conventional infrared spectroscopic technique, such as high detection sensitivity, micro-area analysisand nondestructive examination. It has effectively solved the problem of authentication of trace material evidence in the field of forensic science. Additionally, almost no external interference is introduced during measurements by infrared microscopic technique. It can satisfy the special need that the trace material evidence must be reserved for witness in court. It is illustrated in detail through real case analysis in this experimental center that, infrared microscopic technique has advantages in authentication of trace material evidence in forensic science field. In this paper, the vibration features in infrared spectra of material evidences, including paints, plastics, rubbers, fibers, drugs and toxicants, can be comparatively analyzed by means of infrared microscopic technique, in an attempt to provide powerful spectroscopic evidence for qualitative diagnosis of various criminal and traffic accident cases. The experimental results clearly suggest that infrared microscopic technique has an incomparable advantage and it has become an effective method for authentication of trace material evidence in the field of forensic science.

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    JIANG Zhi-quan, HU Ke-liang. Authentication of Trace Material Evidence in Forensic Science Field with Infrared Microscopic Technique[J]. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, 2016, 36(3): 706

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    Paper Information

    Received: Nov. 30, 2014

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Dec. 9, 2016

    The Author Email: Zhi-quan JIANG (jzhiquan@ustc.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3964/j.issn.1000-0593(2016)03-0706-05

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