Abstract
Polymeric fibers are one kind of trace evidence found in the crime scenes, and they play a crucial role in criminal investigation. Identification and comparison of polymeric fibers are a direct result of professional analysis. When performed properly, the analytical method used in differentiating fibers of different origins can be of high evidential value. Regular forensic examinations of synthetic fibers to determine type and subtype are based on microscopy, spectroscopy, chromatographic, and mass spectrometry. This review covers different analytical methods used in the forensic analysis and comparison of synthetic fibers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 785-796 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Polymers for Advanced Technologies |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jul 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Keywords
- Fiber analysis
- Fibers forensic comparison
- Forensic science
- Synthetic fibers
- Trace evidence