Polymers on the Crime Scene: Forensic Analysis of Polymeric Trace Evidence

Causin, Valerio

This book approaches the analysis of forensic contact traces from a polymer science perspective. The development of characterization methods of new or unusual traces and the improvement of existing protocols is described. The book starts with a general introduction to polymers and the issues related to transfer, persistence and recovery of polymeric traces. The chapters present a distinctive feature of polymers, discussing how it can be measured, what the practical difficulties which can be encountered in the analysis, and how useful that information is for comparison or identification purposes. Practical tips for the realization of the forensic analyses are included.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2016-10-13

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783319364124

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-15494-7

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 356