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    Fundamental Studies into the Chemical and Physical Properties of Latent Fingermarks

    Dorakumbura B 2017.pdf (6.213Mb)
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    Authors
    Dorakumbura, Buddhika Niroshani
    Date
    2017
    Supervisor
    Prof. Simon Lewis
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    Faculty
    Science and Engineering
    School
    Department of Chemistry
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/69365
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    Abstract

    This thesis describes physical and chemical investigations performed on latent fingermarks deposited on non-porous surfaces in order to provide the necessary fundamental underpinnings for future fingermark research. Variation of the physical properties over time was investigated using a novel imaging mode of atomic force microscopy. Spatial distribution of fingermark components was investigated using high-resolution vibrational microspectroscopy techniques. Time-course transformation of squalene in fingermarks stored under different storage conditions was examined using liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry.

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