1
|
Kim A, Kelly PF, Turner MA, Reynolds JC. A direct analysis method using sheath flow probe electrospray ionisation-mass spectrometry (sfPESI-MS) to detect drug residues from fingerprint forensic gel lifts. Drug Test Anal 2024. [PMID: 38589994 DOI: 10.1002/dta.3688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
Abstract
Latent fingerprints at crime scenes are frequently recovered using forensic gel-lifters, which can help to preserve the crime scene and to enhance visualisation of traces such as blood or paint. In addition to providing fingerprint ridge detail, additional chemical information can also be recovered from gel lifts that may prove pertinent to an investigation. However, while DNA and metal ions have been shown to be able to be detected in gel-lifted fingerprints, the determination of other types of chemical information such as the presence of drugs in gel-lifted prints has not been previously shown. This study demonstrates the application of an ambient ionisation method, sheath flow probe electrospray ionisation-mass spectrometry (sfPESI-MS), to the direct analysis of gel-lifted fingerprints. A model drug compound (zolpidem) is successfully detected from gel-lifted prints from three different surface types: glass, metal, and paper. The surface activity-based separation associated with probe electrospray approaches is shown to resolve zolpidem ions from background phthalate species, significantly enhancing the response obtained from the gel-lifter. A depletion series experiment shows that the drug residue can be detected with up to 100% efficiency after eight consecutive contacts; however, detection efficiency drops to 20% after 30 contacts. The developed approach has potential application to analysis of historical gel-lifters to obtain additional chemical information.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ayoung Kim
- Centre for Analytical Science, Department of Chemistry, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
| | - Paul F Kelly
- Centre for Analytical Science, Department of Chemistry, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
| | - Matthew A Turner
- Centre for Analytical Science, Department of Chemistry, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
| | - James C Reynolds
- Centre for Analytical Science, Department of Chemistry, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Charlton D, Costa C, Hinder SJ, Watts JF, Bailey MJ. Expanding the Efficacy of Fingermark Enhancement Using ToF-SIMS. Molecules 2023; 28:5687. [PMID: 37570657 PMCID: PMC10419545 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) has been shown to enhance fingermark recovery compared to standard processes used by police forces, but there is no data to show how generally applicable the improvement is. Additionally, ToF-SIMS can be run in either positive or negative ion mode (or both), and there is no data on which mode of operation is most effective at revealing fingerprints. This study aims to fill these gaps by using ToF-SIMS to image fingerprints deposited on two common exhibit-type surfaces (polyethylene and stainless steel) using 10 donors and ageing fingerprints in either ambient, rainwater, or underground for 1 and 5 months. In all, 120 fingerprints were imaged using ToF-SIMS, and each was run in positive and negative modes. A fingerprint expert compared the fingerprint ridge detail produced by the standard process to the ToF-SIMS images. In over 50% of the samples, ToF-SIMS was shown to improve fingerprint ridge detail visualised by the respective standard process for all surfaces tested. In over 90% of the samples, the ridge detail produced by ToF-SIMS was equivalent to standard development across all different ageing and exposure conditions. The data shows that there is a benefit to running the ToF-SIMS in both positive and negative modes, even if no ridge detail was seen in one mode.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Deborah Charlton
- Department of Chemistry, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, Surrey, UK;
- Fingerprint Development Laboratory, Thames Valley Police, Kidlington OX5 2NX, Oxfordshire, UK
| | - Catia Costa
- Surrey Ion Beam Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, Surrey, UK
| | - Steven J. Hinder
- School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, Surrey, UK
| | - John F. Watts
- School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, Surrey, UK
| | - Melanie J. Bailey
- Department of Chemistry, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, Surrey, UK;
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
van Haaren C, De Bock M, Kazarian SG. Advances in ATR-FTIR Spectroscopic Imaging for the Analysis of Tablet Dissolution and Drug Release. Molecules 2023; 28:4705. [PMID: 37375260 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28124705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
One of the major challenges in the development of effective pharmaceutical formulations for oral administration is the poor solubility of active pharmaceutical ingredients. For this reason, the dissolution process and drug release from solid oral dosage forms, such as tablets, is usually thoroughly studied in order to understand the dissolution behaviour under various conditions and optimize the formulation accordingly. Standard dissolution tests used in the pharmaceutical industry provide information on the amount of drug released over time; however, these do not allow for a detailed analysis of the underlying chemical and physical mechanisms of tablet dissolution. FTIR spectroscopic imaging, by contrast, does offer the ability to study these processes with high spatial and chemical specificity. As such, the method allows us to see the chemical and physical processes which occur inside the tablet as it dissolves. In this review, the power of ATR-FTIR spectroscopic imaging is demonstrated by presenting a number of successful applications of this chemical imaging technique to dissolution and drug release studies for a range of different pharmaceutical formulations and study conditions. Understanding these processes is essential for the development of effective oral dosage forms and optimization of pharmaceutical formulations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Céline van Haaren
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK
| | - Marieke De Bock
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK
| | - Sergei G Kazarian
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Differentiating individuals through the chemical composition of their fingermarks. Forensic Sci Int 2023; 346:111645. [PMID: 36996582 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2023.111645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
Abstract
Fingermark patterns are one of the oldest means of biometric identification. During this last decade, the molecules that constitute the fingermark residue have gained interest among the forensic research community to gain additional intelligence regarding its donor profile including its gender, age, lifestyle or even its pathological state. In this work, the molecular composition of fingermarks have been studied to monitor the variability between donors and to explore its capacity to differentiate individuals using supervised multi-class classification models. Over one year, fingermarks from thirteen donors have been analysed by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Mass Spectrometry Imaging (n = 716) and mined by different machine learning approaches. We demonstrate the potential of the fingermark chemical composition to help differentiating individuals with an accuracy between 80% and 96% depending on the period of sample collection for each donor and size of the pool of donors. It would be premature at this stage to transpose the results of this research to real cases, however the conclusions of this study can provide a better understanding of the variations of the chemical composition of the fingermark residue in between individuals over long periods and help clarifying the notion of donorship.
Collapse
|
5
|
Charlton D, Costa C, Trindade GF, Hinder S, Watts JF, Bailey MJ. Improving the technological readiness of time of Flight-Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry for enhancing fingermark recovery - towards operational deployment. Sci Justice 2023; 63:9-18. [PMID: 36631186 DOI: 10.1016/j.scijus.2022.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
The processes routinely used by police forces to visualise fingermarks in casework may not provide sufficient ridge pattern quality to aid an investigation. Time of Flight-Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) has been proposed as a technique to enhance fingermark recovery. The technique is currently designated a Category C process in the Fingermark Visualisation Manual (FVM) as it shows potential for effective fingermark visualisation but has not yet been fully evaluated. Here the sensitivity of ToF-SIMS on three common exhibit-type surfaces - paper, polyethylene and stainless-steel was compared to standard processes. An adapted Home Office grading scale was used to evaluate the efficacy of fingerprint development by ToF-SIMS and to provide a framework for comparison with standard processes. ToF-SIMS was shown to visualise more fingerprints than the respective standard process, for all surfaces tested. In addition, ToF-SIMS was applied after the standard processes and successfully enhanced the fingerprint detail, even when the standard process failed to visualise ridge detail. This demonstrates the benefit for incorporating it into current operational fingermark development workflows. Multivariate analysis (MVA), using simsMVA, was additionally explored as a method to simplify the data analysis and image generation process.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Deborah Charlton
- Department of Chemistry, University of Surrey, Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK; Fingerprint Development Laboratory, Thames Valley Police, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 2NX, UK
| | - Catia Costa
- Surrey Ion Beam Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, UK
| | | | - Steve Hinder
- School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, UK
| | - John F Watts
- School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, UK
| | - Melanie J Bailey
- Department of Chemistry, University of Surrey, Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Extended non-destructive testing for inline quality control of cleaning and pre-treatment processes in adhesive bonding of polymer blends. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-022-05210-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
AbstractThis investigation aims to demonstrate relevant pitfalls of exemplary surface contaminations on polymer blends with respect to quality assurance (QA) of adhesive joints, and highlights approaches of Extended Non-Destructive Testing (ENDT) for tackling the challenges inline during manufacture or repair processes. Greasy fingerprints were intentionally applied on surfaces of different acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) substrates before joining them with a two component (2C) polyurethane (PU) adhesive. Even when a required cleaning process was omitted before performing a pre-treatment with atmospheric-pressure plasma (APP), measured initial strengths of unaged joints did not reveal significant differences, if compared to joints produced following the qualified bonding process, which comprises a wipe-off wet cleaning before the pre-treatment step. However, after accelerated ageing mimicking the application conditions for joints, resulting strengths were more than 30% lower than for joints produced with the qualified bonding process. Thus, applying post-process random inspection of as-manufactured joints based on destructive testing, and merely evaluating initial joint strengths is not sufficient for assuring the reliability of such manufactured joints. Rather, it is recommended to encompass the intended or specified use within the formulation of the quality requirements. Introducing in-process ENDT procedures, and exemplarily monitoring the substrate surfaces with an Aerosol Wetting Test (AWT), is shown to identify latent fingerprints and to ensure a rapid and documented way to validate adherend surface quality before the application of the adhesive.Article Highlights
Surface quality assurance leads the way for process management decisions to safeguard relevant adherend properties before applying adhesive.
Using an Aerosol Wetting Test for plastic adherends allows for identifying latent fingerprints that would impair joint strength.
Extended Non-Destructive Testing facilitates embracing potential in-process contaminations when scheduling cleaning processes for adherends.
Collapse
|
7
|
Hsu YM, Wu CF, Huang MZ, Shiea J, Pan CH, Liu CC, Chen CC, Wang YH, Cheng CM, Wu MT. Avatar-like body imaging of dermal exposure to melamine in factory workers analyzed by ambient mass spectrometry. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:134896. [PMID: 35561770 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Ambient mass spectrometry thermal desorption-electrospray ionization/mass spectrometry (TD-ESI/MS) can rapidly identify chemicals without pretreatment of biological samples. This study used a rapid semi-quantitative TD-ESI/MS screening technique for the probe skin sampling of melamine workers occupationally exposed to different ambient melamine concentrations to create avatar-like body images, which were then used to study temporal and dynamic changes in nephrotoxic melamine exposure. We enrolled four voluntary melamine workers from one factory, each from one of four worksites. Melamine exposure was highest in manufacturing and molding, followed by grinding and polishing, packing, and administration, the lowest. Skin samples were collected Friday (end-of-shift) and Monday (pre-shift). Early morning one-spot urine samples were also collected right after skin sampling. 2198 probe skin samples were collected and subjected to semi-quantitative TD-ESI/MS analyses of melamine chemical within 40 h. After normalization, converted body image scores revealed exposure to be highest in the manufacturing worker on Friday and lowest in the administrative worker on Monday. The absolute differences (Friday minus Monday) of normalized body image scores were all significantly positive in each individual worker and across all four workers (permutation test, all p-values < 0.002). The slope estimates of the linear regression line between body image scores and urinary melamine levels were 0.81 (p-value = 0.008). We concluded that this fast and non-invasive technique can potentially be used to study temporal and dynamic changes in exposure to occupational hazards. A future study of developing an automatic and reproducible TD-ESI/MS sampling platform is needed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu-Ming Hsu
- Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
| | - Chia-Fang Wu
- Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; International Master Program of Translational Medicine, National United University, Miaoli, Taiwan.
| | - Min-Zong Huang
- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
| | - Jentaie Shiea
- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
| | - Chih-Hung Pan
- Institute of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health, Ministry of Labor, Executive Yuan, Taipei, Taiwan.
| | - Chia-Chu Liu
- Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan.
| | - Chu-Chih Chen
- Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan.
| | - Yin-Han Wang
- Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan.
| | - Ching-Mei Cheng
- Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiao-Kang Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
| | - Ming-Tsang Wu
- Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; PhD Program of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Jones B, Cammidge J, Evan C, Scott G, Sherriffs P, Breen F, Andersen P, Popov K, O'Hara J. Degradation of polymer banknotes through handling, and effect on fingermark visualisation. Sci Justice 2022; 62:644-656. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scijus.2022.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
|
9
|
Characterization of electrochemically visualized latent fingerprints on the steel substrates. J Solid State Electrochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-022-05245-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
|
10
|
Gorka M, Thomas A, Bécue A. Chemical composition of the fingermark residue: Assessment of the intravariability over one year using MALDI-MSI. Forensic Sci Int 2022; 338:111380. [PMID: 35849992 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2022.111380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Abstract
These past years, the chemical composition of fingermarks have attracted interest of researchers to meet multiple objectives like the determination of an individual's age, gender or lifestyle or the impact of some fingermark detection processes, to cite a few. These studies have highlighted the need to investigate the consistency of the fingermark composition over time. This research explores the evolution of the secretion residue composition of thirteen donors over one year, focusing on the intravariability. The dual use of Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI-MSI) and chemometrics provided valuable data regarding the evolution of composition over time as well as the consistency of presence of hundreds of compounds.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marie Gorka
- School of Criminal Justice, Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
| | - Aurélien Thomas
- Faculty Unit of Toxicology, University Center of Legal Medicine, Vulliette 04, 1000 Lausanne, Switzerland.
| | - Andy Bécue
- School of Criminal Justice, Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Ansari AA, Aldajani KM, AlHazaa AN, Albrithen HA. Recent progress of fluorescent materials for fingermarks detection in forensic science and anti-counterfeiting. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
|
12
|
Bailey MJ, de Puit M, Romolo FS. Surface Analysis Techniques in Forensic Science: Successes, Challenges, and Opportunities for Operational Deployment. ANNUAL REVIEW OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (PALO ALTO, CALIF.) 2022; 15:173-196. [PMID: 35167323 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-anchem-061020-124221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Surface analysis techniques have rapidly evolved in the last decade. Some of these are already routinely used in forensics, such as for the detection of gunshot residue or for glass analysis. Some surface analysis approaches are attractive for their portability to the crime scene. Others can be very helpful in forensic laboratories owing to their high spatial resolution, analyte coverage, speed, and specificity. Despite this, many proposed applications of the techniques have not yet led to operational deployment. Here, we explore the application of these techniques to the most important traces commonly found in forensic casework. We highlight where there is potential to add value and outline the progress that is needed to achieve operational deployment. We consider within the scope of this review surface mass spectrometry, surface spectroscopy, and surface X-ray spectrometry. We show how these tools show great promise for the analysis of fingerprints, hair, drugs, explosives, and microtraces.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Melanie J Bailey
- Department of Chemistry, Stag Hill Campus, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom;
| | - Marcel de Puit
- Netherlands Forensic Institute, The Hague, The Netherlands
- Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
| | | |
Collapse
|
13
|
Liu GL, Kazarian SG. Recent advances and applications to cultural heritage using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and ATR-FTIR spectroscopic imaging. Analyst 2022; 147:1777-1797. [PMID: 35388386 DOI: 10.1039/d2an00005a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Scientific investigation of cultural heritage objects plays a vital role in a responsible modern approach to conservation and archaeology. Recent advances in spectroscopy, such as the development of Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy and ATR-FTIR spectroscopic imaging, have opened up a window of opportunities for characterisation of materials in artefacts and collections from museums. This review summarises some of the recent advances and applications of these ATR-FTIR spectroscopic analytical techniques in the area of cultural heritage studies, including examples of cross-sections of oil paintings, paper, textiles, plastic objects, potteries, glasses and mineral artefacts. Two of the major advantages of ATR mode measurements are minimal or no requirements for sample preparation and its provision for high lateral spatial resolution. In addition to conventional single point detection, two-dimensional mapping and imaging is especially beneficial for chemical visualisation of multi-layered structure cultural objects. This review also explores the implications of these advantages as well as some limitations and provides a brief outlook for the possible future developments in this area.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Guan-Lin Liu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
| | - Sergei G Kazarian
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Technical Note: Analysis of Biological Substance in Ink Fingerprint by Desorption Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry. Forensic Sci Int 2022; 336:111321. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2022.111321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
15
|
Jang M, Yang H, Lee H, Lee KS, Oh JY, Jeon H, Ok YS, Hwang SY, Park J, Oh DX. A sensitive environmental forensic method that determines bisphenol S and A exposure within receipt-handling through fingerprint analysis. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127410. [PMID: 34634704 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
As human beings have been consistently exposed to bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS) derived from various products, the intake of BPS/BPA to humans has been extensively studied. However, using conventional biological matrices such as urine, blood, or dissected skin to detect BPS/BPA in the human body system requires longer exposure time to them, hardly defines the pollutant source of the accumulated BPS/BPA, and is often invasive. Herein, our new approach i.e. fingerprint analysis quantitatively confirms the transfer of BPS/BPA from receipts (specific pollution source) to human skin only within receipt-handling of "20 s". When receipts (fingertip region size; ~1 cm2) containing 100-300 μg of BPS or BPA are handled, 20-40 μg fingerprint-1 of BPS or BPA is transferred to human skin (fingertip). This transferred amount of BPS/BPA can still be toxic according to the toxicity test using water fleas. As a visual evidence, a fingerprint map that matches the distribution of the absorbed BPS/BPA is developed using a mass spectrometry imaging tool. This is the first study to analyze fingerprints to determine the incorporation mechanism of emerging pollutants. This study provides an efficient and non-invasive environmental forensic tool to analyze amounts and sources of hazardous substances.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Min Jang
- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44425, Republic of Korea
| | - Hyemin Yang
- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44425, Republic of Korea
| | - Huichan Lee
- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44425, Republic of Korea
| | - Kwang Seon Lee
- Applied Surface Technology Ascend (ASTA), Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16229, Republic of Korea
| | - Joo Yeon Oh
- Applied Surface Technology Ascend (ASTA), Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16229, Republic of Korea
| | - Hyeonyeol Jeon
- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44425, Republic of Korea
| | - Yong Sik Ok
- Korea Biochar Research Center, APRU Sustainable Waste Management Program, & Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Sung Yeon Hwang
- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44425, Republic of Korea; Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
| | - Jeyoung Park
- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44425, Republic of Korea; Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
| | - Dongyeop X Oh
- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44425, Republic of Korea; Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Gorka M, Thomas A, Bécue A. Development of a printed quality control test strip for the analysis and imaging of fingermark composition. Forensic Sci Int 2021; 329:111063. [PMID: 34736048 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.111063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
In the last decade, there have been many scientific developments regarding the use of mass spectrometry to analyse the composition of fingermarks. In this context, the development of a dedicated quality control test strip would benefit the forensic community by providing a way to assess the reproducibility of the measures as well as to perform inter-laboratory comparisons. To accomplish this goal, the use of a chemical printer offers the possibility of combining a visual template with artificial fingerprint secretions. The design of the quality control test strip as well as the preliminary assessment of its performance with fingermark detection reagents and matrix-assisted laser desorption-ionisation combined with mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) are presented in this paper. The chosen template combines two geometric patterns intended to help assess the chemical analysis (full square) and imaging (lined square) capabilities of the instrument. The artificial secretion is composed of two distinct solutions: artificial sweat and artificial sebum. The printing reproducibility and chemical homogeneity of the quality control test strips were assessed in two ways: (1) using MALDI-MSI, the printed pattern was analysed and the m/z values compared to the reference list based on the artificial secretion composition, and (2) using two common fingermark detection techniques, the printed pattern was processed using an amino acid reagent (ninhydrin) and a lipid stain (Oil Red O). Overall, the results highlight the potential of a printed quality control test strip for the assessment of the quality of fingermark detection techniques as well as the possibility of performing quality monitoring of mass-spectrometry-based techniques over time.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marie Gorka
- Ecole des Sciences Criminelles/School of Criminal Justice, Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration; University of Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne-Dorigny Switzerland.
| | - Aurélien Thomas
- Unit of Toxicology, CURML, Vulliette 04, 1000 Lausanne 25 Switzerland.
| | - Andy Bécue
- Ecole des Sciences Criminelles/School of Criminal Justice, Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration; University of Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne-Dorigny Switzerland.
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Visualisation of Amphetamine Contamination in Fingerprints Using TOF-SIMS Technique. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14216243. [PMID: 34771767 PMCID: PMC8584599 DOI: 10.3390/ma14216243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) was applied to detect traces of amphetamine on fingerprints. In the present study, three different lift tapes and latent powder fingerprints were tested. The obtained results show that it is possible to identify traces of a drug as well as its distribution over the tested fingerprint after its transfer from the primary base onto an adhesive lifter (secondary base). Moreover, images obtained by the TOF-SIMS technique enable the observation of very small areas of the analysed fingerprint as well as the identification of micro-objects (residues of a contaminant) that were left on the fingerprint. The use of the black latent fingerprint powder did not interfere with the TOF-SIMS analysis, which makes it possible to effectively use this technique to study the traces of substances on the revealed fingerprints.
Collapse
|
18
|
Broncová G, Slaninová T, Trchová M, Prokopec V, Matějka P, Shishkanova TV. Optimization of Electrochemical Visualization of Latent Fingerprints with Poly(Neutral Red) on Brass Surfaces. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13193220. [PMID: 34641036 PMCID: PMC8512869 DOI: 10.3390/polym13193220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
This study is focused on the visualization of latent fingerprints on brass surfaces using the method of electrochemical deposition of a polymer film based on poly(neutral red) (PNR). The experiment included (i) optimization of conditions of electrochemical deposition of PNR on brass surfaces, (ii) ATR-FTIR spectroscopic characterization of PNR-modified substrates, and (iii) identification of characteristic details on visualized fingerprints on fired brass cartridges. For electrochemical visualization, it is necessary to keep in mind both kind and “story” substrates. Experimental findings showed that electrochemical visualization carried out on brass plates is a step forward before known findings described in the literature and gives simultaneously a new approach for criminalists in the fight against crime.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gabriela Broncová
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (T.S.); (V.P.); (T.V.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +420-220-444-227; Fax: +420-220-444-058
| | - Tereza Slaninová
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (T.S.); (V.P.); (T.V.S.)
| | - Miroslava Trchová
- Central Laboratory, University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic;
| | - Vadim Prokopec
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (T.S.); (V.P.); (T.V.S.)
| | - Pavel Matějka
- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic;
| | - Tatiana V. Shishkanova
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (T.S.); (V.P.); (T.V.S.)
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Costa C, Jang M, de Jesus J, Steven RT, Nikula CJ, Elia E, Bunch J, Bellew AT, Watts JF, Hinder S, Bailey MJ. Imaging mass spectrometry: a new way to distinguish dermal contact from administration of cocaine, using a single fingerprint. Analyst 2021; 146:4010-4021. [PMID: 34019607 DOI: 10.1039/d1an00232e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Here we show a new and significant application area for mass spectrometry imaging. The potential for fingerprints to reveal drug use has been widely reported, with potential applications in forensics and workplace drug testing. However, one unsolved issue is the inability to distinguish between drug administration and contamination by contact. Previous work using bulk mass spectrometry analysis has shown that this distinction can only be definitively made if the hands are washed prior to sample collection. Here, we illustrate how three mass spectrometry imaging approaches, desorption electrospray ionisation (DESI), matrix assisted laser desorption ionisation (MALDI) and time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) can be used to visualise fingerprints at different pixel sizes, ranging from the whole fingerprint down to the pore structure. We show how each of these magnification scales can be used to distinguish between cocaine use and contact. We also demonstrate the first application of water cluster SIMS to a fingerprint sample, which was the sole method tested here that was capable of detecting excreted drug metabolites in fingerprints, while providing spatial resolution sufficient to resolve individual pore structure. We show that after administration of cocaine, lipids and salts in the fingerprint ridges spatially correlate with the cocaine metabolite, benzoylecgonine. In contrast after contact, we have observed that cocaine and its metabolite show a poor spatial correlation with the flow of the ridges.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- C Costa
- Surrey Ion Beam Centre, University of Surrey, UK
| | - M Jang
- Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Center for Bio-based Chemistry, Ulsan, Korea
| | - J de Jesus
- Department of Chemistry, University of Surrey, UK.
| | - R T Steven
- The National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
| | - C J Nikula
- The National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
| | - E Elia
- The National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
| | - J Bunch
- The National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
| | | | - J F Watts
- The Surface Analysis Laboratory, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
| | - S Hinder
- The Surface Analysis Laboratory, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
| | - M J Bailey
- Department of Chemistry, University of Surrey, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Du Q, Zhang Y, Wang J, Liu B. Simultaneous determination and quantitation of hypolipidemic drugs in fingerprints by UPLC-Q-TRAP/MS. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2021; 1175:122496. [PMID: 33991956 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2020.122496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Abstract
An ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem triple quadrupole compound linear ion trap mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TRAP/MS) method was developed and validated for the detection of hypolipidemic drugs in fingerprints. 13 hypolipidemic drugs were well separated by the gradient elution of 0.01% formic acid in water and methanol at a flow rate of 0.4 mL/min within 11 min. The analytes were detected in positive (ESI+) and negative (ESI-) modes and scanned using scheduled multiple reaction monitoring-information dependent acquisition-enhanced product ion (SMRM-IDA-EPI) for best selectivity and sensitivity. The calibration curves showed good linearity in the range of 0.050-50.000 ng/patch with coefficients (r2) higher than 0.9904 for all analytes. Meantime, the LODs and LLOQs were in ranges of 0.001-0.034 and 0.003-0.050 ng/patch. The accuracies, intra-day and inter-day precision ranged from -13.3 to 0.3%, 1.1-10.4% and 3.7-14.5%, respectively. The recoveries ranged from 79.9 to 114.8%, while the absolute and relative matrix effects were in the range of 83.0-107.2% and 2.2-9.7%. By comparing the non-spiked fingerprints from healthy volunteers with the fingerprints obtained from patients, demonstrated that the method was competent for determination and quantitation of hypolipidemic drugs in fingerprints.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qiuyao Du
- School of Investigation, People's Public Security University of China, Beijing 100038, China; Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Public Security, Beijing 100038, China
| | - Yunfeng Zhang
- Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Public Security, Beijing 100038, China.
| | - Jifen Wang
- School of Investigation, People's Public Security University of China, Beijing 100038, China.
| | - Bingjie Liu
- SCIEX Asia Pacific Application Support Center, Beijing 100015, China
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Almheiri S, Ahmad AA, Le Droumaguet B, Pires R, Chehimi MM, Mohamed AA. Spontaneous redox route for gold‐aryl film development of latent fingerprints on nickel coins. SURF INTERFACE ANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/sia.6941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Saeed Almheiri
- Center for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering University of Sharjah Sharjah UAE
- Univ Paris Est Créteil, CNRS, UMR 7182, UPEC, F‐94320 Thiais France
| | | | | | - Rémy Pires
- Univ Paris Est Créteil, CNRS, UMR 7182, UPEC, F‐94320 Thiais France
| | | | - Ahmed A. Mohamed
- Center for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering University of Sharjah Sharjah UAE
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Hama T, Kouchi A, Watanabe N, Shioya N, Shimoaka T, Hasegawa T. In vivo characterization of the structures of films of a fatty acid and an alcohol adsorbed on the skin surface. Biophys Chem 2020; 266:106459. [PMID: 32835910 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2020.106459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
An in vivo analysis of stearyl alcohol and stearic acid films on the skin surface using polarized infrared-external reflection spectroscopy revealed that whether the sample molecules adopt an energetically stable conformation and orientation strongly depends on the molecular functionalities and sample preparation conditions. For stearic acid, even the difference in solute concentration between 0.1 and 0.5 wt% results in a different molecular conformation and orientation. This illustrates that the molecular organization of the adsorbate on the skin surface is sensitively determined by the kinetics of the sample film growth, not by the simple thermodynamic equilibrium with the skin temperature.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tetsuya Hama
- Komaba Institute for Science, The University of Tokyo, 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro, Tokyo 153-8902, Japan; Department of Basic Science, The University of Tokyo, 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro, Tokyo 153-8902, Japan.
| | - Akira Kouchi
- Institute of Low Temperature Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0819, Japan
| | - Naoki Watanabe
- Institute of Low Temperature Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0819, Japan
| | - Nobutaka Shioya
- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
| | - Takafumi Shimoaka
- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
| | - Takeshi Hasegawa
- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Longo CM, Musah RA. MALDI-mass spectrometry imaging for touch chemistry biometric analysis: Establishment of exposure to nitroaromatic explosives through chemical imaging of latent fingermarks. Forensic Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2020.100269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
|
24
|
Zhao Z, Shen J, Wang M. Simultaneous imaging of latent fingerprint and quantification of nicotine residue by NaYF 4:Yb/Tm upconversion nanoparticles. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 31:145504. [PMID: 31860900 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ab647c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Numerous investigations have been devoted to visualizing latent fingerprints (LFPs) for personal identification in forensic investigation and age estimation. While simultaneous detection of chemicals in fingerprint residues has yet to be explored. Herein, fluorescent NaYF4:Yb/Tm up-conversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), which can emit blue fluorescence upon 980 nm near-infrared irradiation, have been employed in the imaging of LFPs with high contrast and high sensitivity. The furrows and ridges which provide detailed information of LFP have been displayed clearly by Tm-doped UCNPs. Meanwhile, the quantitation of nicotine residue in LFPs has been achieved based on the blue fluorescence absorbed by I2-nicotine complex, and the data was analyzed by MATLAB with modified OPTA algorithm. It was proved that the established strategy was specific, sensitive, reliable and practical toward nicotine residue in LFPs with a detection limit of 0.05 μg.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zixiao Zhao
- Institute of Microanalytical Systems, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
25
|
Álvarez Á, Yáñez J. Screening of Gunshot Residue in Skin Using Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR FT-IR) Hyperspectral Microscopy. APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY 2020; 74:400-407. [PMID: 31735068 DOI: 10.1177/0003702819892930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The detection of gunshot residues (GSR) in skin is important in criminal forensic investigations related with firearms. Conventionally, the procedure is based on the detection of metallic or inorganic residues (IGSR). In this work, we propose attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR FT-IR) hyperspectral microscopy as a complementary and nondestructive technique for detection of organic GSR (OGSR). The spectra were acquired from GSR of three ammunition manufacturers, which were collected from shooter's hands by the tape-lifting method. Before spectroscopic analysis, a Na-Ca bleach solution was added to all GSR samples on the tape for destroying skin debris. Positive detection of OGSR spectra were achieved by ATR FT-IR hyperspectral microscopy. Spectra show characteristic patterns of nitrate ester compounds which agrees with the propellant chemical composition. Characteristic ATR FT-IR spectral patterns of OGSR were measured from visualized GSR particles demonstrating the potential of ATR FT-IR hyperspectral microscopy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ángela Álvarez
- Departamento de Química Analítica e Inorgánica, Laboratorio de Trazas Elementales y Especiación (LabTres), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile
| | - Jorge Yáñez
- Departamento de Química Analítica e Inorgánica, Laboratorio de Trazas Elementales y Especiación (LabTres), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Jang M, Costa C, Bunch J, Gibson B, Ismail M, Palitsin V, Webb R, Hudson M, Bailey MJ. On the relevance of cocaine detection in a fingerprint. Sci Rep 2020; 10:1974. [PMID: 32029797 PMCID: PMC7005170 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-58856-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The finding that drugs and metabolites can be detected from fingerprints is of potential relevance to forensic science and as well as toxicology and clinical testing. However, discriminating between dermal contact and ingestion of drugs has never been verified experimentally. The inability to interpret the result of finding a drug or metabolite in a fingerprint has prevented widespread adoption of fingerprints in drug testing and limits the probative value of detecting drugs in fingermarks. A commonly held belief is that the detection of metabolites of drugs of abuse in fingerprints can be used to confirm a drug has been ingested. However, we show here that cocaine and its primary metabolite, benzoylecgonine, can be detected in fingerprints of non-drug users after contact with cocaine. Additionally, cocaine was found to persist above environmental levels for up to 48 hours after contact. Therefore the detection of cocaine and benzoylecgonine (BZE) in fingermarks can be forensically significant, but do not demonstrate that a person has ingested the substance. In contrast, the data here shows that a drug test from a fingerprint (where hands can be washed prior to donating a sample) CAN distinguish between contact and ingestion of cocaine. If hands were washed prior to giving a fingerprint, BZE was detected only after the administration of cocaine. Therefore BZE can be used to distinguish cocaine contact from cocaine ingestion, provided donors wash their hands prior to sampling. A test based on the detection of BZE in at least one of two donated fingerprint samples has accuracy 95%, sensitivity 90% and specificity of 100% (n = 86).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Jang
- Department of Chemistry, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK
| | - C Costa
- Ion Beam Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK
| | - J Bunch
- National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, TW11 0LW, UK
| | - B Gibson
- Forensic Science Ireland, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
| | - M Ismail
- Department of Chemistry, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK
| | - V Palitsin
- Ion Beam Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK
| | - R Webb
- Ion Beam Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK
| | - M Hudson
- Intelligent Fingerprinting Limited, Milton Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9NG, UK
| | - M J Bailey
- Department of Chemistry, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Almheiri S, Ahmad AAL, Le Droumaguet B, Pires R, Mohamed AA, Chehimi MM. Development of Latent Fingerprints via Aryldiazonium Tetrachloroaurate Salts on Copper Surfaces: An XPS Study. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:74-83. [PMID: 31786922 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b03390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Surface studies of developed fingerprints have aided in the elimination of criminal cases before moving to the court. The combination of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) with the aryldiazonium gold(III), 4-O2NC6H4N2+AuCl4-, surface modifier has been shown to be a novel approach in latent fingerprint detection and development for the quantification of film elements. The robust gold-aryl film was developed on the reducing chemicals excreted in the sebaceous fingerprints without the need for external stimuli and at a lesser extent after contacting the free metal surface. The concurrent reduction of the diazonium functional group and gold(III) from [AuCl4]- developed a robust gold-aryl film, which showed increasing gold(0) quantity in the time range of 30-120 min over copper coins and model flat sheets. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) support the presence of reduced gold on the top of the latent fingerprints and the presence of CuO resulting from the reaction of the diazonium salt with copper metal. This research combines the quantification of deposits using XPS, a surface-sensitive technique for chemical analysis, in addition to surface imaging.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Saeed Almheiri
- Center for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering , University of Sharjah , Sharjah 27272 , UAE
- Univ Paris Est Creteil , CNRS , UMR 7182, UPEC, F-94320 Thiais , France
| | - Ahmad A L Ahmad
- Department of Chemistry , University of Maine , Orono , Maine 04469 , United States
| | | | - Rémy Pires
- Univ Paris Est Creteil , CNRS , UMR 7182, UPEC, F-94320 Thiais , France
| | - Ahmed A Mohamed
- Center for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering , University of Sharjah , Sharjah 27272 , UAE
| | - Mohamed M Chehimi
- Univ Paris Est Creteil , CNRS , UMR 7182, UPEC, F-94320 Thiais , France
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Boseley RE, Dorakumbura BN, Howard DL, de Jonge MD, Tobin MJ, Vongsvivut J, Ho TTM, van Bronswijk W, Hackett MJ, Lewis SW. Revealing the Elemental Distribution within Latent Fingermarks Using Synchrotron Sourced X-ray Fluorescence Microscopy. Anal Chem 2019; 91:10622-10630. [PMID: 31322860 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b01843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Abstract
Fingermarks are an important form of crime-scene trace evidence; however, their usefulness may be hampered by a variation in response or a lack of robustness in detection methods. Understanding the chemical composition and distribution within fingermarks may help explain variation in latent fingermark detection with existing methods and identify new strategies to increase detection capabilities. The majority of research in the literature describes investigation of organic components of fingermark residue, leaving the elemental distribution less well understood. The relative scarcity of information regarding the elemental distribution within fingermarks is in part due to previous unavailability of direct, micron resolution elemental mapping techniques. This capability is now provided at third generation synchrotron light sources, where X-ray fluorescence microscopy (XFM) provides micron or submicron spatial resolution and direct detection with sub-μM detection limits. XFM has been applied in this study to reveal the distribution of inorganic components within fingermark residue, including endogenous trace metals (Fe, Cu, Zn), diffusible ions (Cl-, K+, Ca2+), and exogeneous metals (Ni, Ti, Bi). This study incorporated a multimodal approach using XFM and infrared microspectroscopy analyses to demonstrate colocalization of endogenous metals within the hydrophilic organic components of fingermark residue. Additional experiments were then undertaken to investigate how sources of exogenous metals (e.g., coins and cosmetics) may be transferred to, and distributed within, latent fingermarks. Lastly, this study reports a preliminary assessment of how environmental factors such as exposure to aqueous environments may affect elemental distribution within fingermarks. Taken together, the results of this study advance our current understanding of fingermark composition and its spatial distribution of chemical components and may help explain detection variation observed during detection of fingermarks using standard forensic protocols.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rhiannon E Boseley
- School of Molecular and Life Sciences , Curtin University , GPO Box U1987 , Perth , Western Australia , Australia 6845.,Curtin Institute of Functional Molecules and Interfaces , GPO Box U1987 , Perth , Western Australia , Australia 6845
| | - Buddhika N Dorakumbura
- School of Molecular and Life Sciences , Curtin University , GPO Box U1987 , Perth , Western Australia , Australia 6845.,Curtin Institute of Functional Molecules and Interfaces , GPO Box U1987 , Perth , Western Australia , Australia 6845
| | - Daryl L Howard
- ANSTO, Australian Synchrotron , 800 Blackburn Road , Clayton , Victoria 3168 , Australia
| | - Martin D de Jonge
- ANSTO, Australian Synchrotron , 800 Blackburn Road , Clayton , Victoria 3168 , Australia
| | - Mark J Tobin
- ANSTO, Australian Synchrotron , 800 Blackburn Road , Clayton , Victoria 3168 , Australia
| | - Jitraporn Vongsvivut
- ANSTO, Australian Synchrotron , 800 Blackburn Road , Clayton , Victoria 3168 , Australia
| | - Tracey T M Ho
- ANSTO, Australian Synchrotron , 800 Blackburn Road , Clayton , Victoria 3168 , Australia
| | - Wilhelm van Bronswijk
- School of Molecular and Life Sciences , Curtin University , GPO Box U1987 , Perth , Western Australia , Australia 6845
| | - Mark J Hackett
- School of Molecular and Life Sciences , Curtin University , GPO Box U1987 , Perth , Western Australia , Australia 6845.,Curtin Institute of Functional Molecules and Interfaces , GPO Box U1987 , Perth , Western Australia , Australia 6845
| | - Simon W Lewis
- School of Molecular and Life Sciences , Curtin University , GPO Box U1987 , Perth , Western Australia , Australia 6845.,Curtin Institute of Functional Molecules and Interfaces , GPO Box U1987 , Perth , Western Australia , Australia 6845
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Simultaneous imaging of latent fingermarks and detection of analytes of forensic relevance by laser ablation direct analysis in real time imaging-mass spectrometry (LADI-MS). Forensic Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2019.100173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
|
30
|
Zheng LN, Ma RL, Li Q, Sang YB, Wang HL, Wang B, Yan QQ, Chen DL, Wang M, Feng WY, Zhao YL. Elemental analysis and imaging of sunscreen fingermarks by X-ray fluorescence. Anal Bioanal Chem 2019; 411:4151-4157. [PMID: 30879112 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-019-01718-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
Chemical composition in fingermarks could provide useful information for forensic studies and applications. Here, we evaluate the feasibility of analysis and imaging of fingermarks via elements by synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence (SRXRF) and commercial X-ray fluorescence (XRF). As a proof of concept, we chose four brands of sunscreens to make fingermarks on different substrates, including plastic film, glass, paper, and silicon wafer. We obtained an evident image of fingermarks via zinc and titanium by XRF methods. In addition, the ratios of element concentrations in sunscreen fingermarks were obtained, which were in accordance with the results obtained by acid digestion and ICP-OES analysis. In comparison, commercial XRF offers the most advantages in terms of non-destructive detection, easy accessibility, fast element images, and broad applicability. The possibility to acquire fingermark images simultaneously with element information opens up new avenues for forensic science. Graphical abstract.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ling-Na Zheng
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Rong-Liang Ma
- Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Public Security, Beijing, 100038, China
| | - Qian Li
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
| | - Yuan-Bo Sang
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Institute of Health Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, 230039, China
| | - Hai-Long Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Bing Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Qi-Qi Yan
- Bruker Scientific Technology Co. Ltd, Shanghai, 200233, China
| | - Dong-Liang Chen
- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Meng Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
| | - Wei-Yue Feng
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Yu-Liang Zhao
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Molecular composition of fingermarks: Assessment of the intra- and inter-variability in a small group of donors using MALDI-MSI. Forensic Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
|
32
|
Cole LM, Clench MR, Francese S. Sample Treatment for Tissue Proteomics in Cancer, Toxicology, and Forensics. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2019; 1073:77-123. [PMID: 31236840 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12298-0_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
Since the birth of proteomics science in the 1990, the number of applications and of sample preparation methods has grown exponentially, making a huge contribution to the knowledge in life science disciplines. Continuous improvements in the sample treatment strategies unlock and reveal the fine details of disease mechanisms, drug potency, and toxicity as well as enable new disciplines to be investigated such as forensic science.This chapter will cover the most recent developments in sample preparation strategies for tissue proteomics in three areas, namely, cancer, toxicology, and forensics, thus also demonstrating breath of application within the domain of health and well-being, pharmaceuticals, and secure societies.In particular, in the area of cancer (human tumor biomarkers), the most efficient and multi-informative proteomic strategies will be covered in relation to the subsequent application of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) and liquid extraction surface analysis (LESA), due to their ability to provide molecular localization of tumor biomarkers albeit with different spatial resolution.With respect to toxicology, methodologies applied in toxicoproteomics will be illustrated with examples from its use in two important areas: the study of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) and studies of effects of chemical and environmental insults on skin, i.e., the effects of irritants, sensitizers, and ionizing radiation. Within this chapter, mainly tissue proteomics sample preparation methods for LC-MS/MS analysis will be discussed as (i) the use of LC-MS/MS is majorly represented in the research efforts of the bioanalytical community in this area and (ii) LC-MS/MS still is the gold standard for quantification studies.Finally, the use of proteomics will also be discussed in forensic science with respect to the information that can be recovered from blood and fingerprint evidence which are commonly encountered at the scene of the crime. The application of proteomic strategies for the analysis of blood and fingerprints is novel and proteomic preparation methods will be reported in relation to the subsequent use of mass spectrometry without any hyphenation. While generally yielding more information, hyphenated methods are often more laborious and time-consuming; since forensic investigations need quick turnaround, without compromising validity of the information, the prospect to develop methods for the application of quick forensic mass spectrometry techniques such as MALDI-MS (in imaging or profiling mode) is of great interest.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- L M Cole
- Biomolecular Science Research Centre, Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
| | - M R Clench
- Biomolecular Science Research Centre, Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
| | - S Francese
- Biomolecular Science Research Centre, Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
J. Bailey M, Costa C. Mass Spectrometry Methods for the Recovery of Forensic Intelligence from Fingermarks. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF FORENSIC TRACES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-20542-3_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
|
34
|
Keisar O, Cohen Y, Finkelstein Y, Kostirya N, Ben-David R, Danon A, Porat Z, Almog J. Measuring the water content in freshly-deposited fingermarks. Forensic Sci Int 2018; 294:204-210. [PMID: 30537647 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Revised: 11/03/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
The literature view regarding the composition of deposited fingermarks has long been that the average water content is in the range of 98-99wt.%. This value has recently been challenged by Kent, claiming that it should be 20wt.% at most. Herein we have measured the weight percentage of water content in freshly-deposited fingermarks, with and without hand pre-washing. Two complementary techniques were utilized for the measurements, namely quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) for determining the relative mass-loss and its rate at ca. 37°C, and temperature-programmed desorption-mass spectrometry (TPD-MS) for establishing that the mass loss arises solely from the complete evaporation of all the water content in the fingermarks (done with hand pre-washing only). Unlike the traditional narrow-range values of 98-99% and the limiting value of 20wt.% suggested by Kent, our measurements indicate the occurrence of a broad 20-70% water content. Higher contents of water in fingermarks were found post hand pre-washing, most probably due to removal of the sebum from the fingertips, but none of the results exceeded 90%.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Or Keisar
- Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC), Israel
| | - Yair Cohen
- Department of Chemistry, Nuclear Research Center-Negev, P.O.Box 9001, Be'er Sheva 84190, Israel.
| | - Yacov Finkelstein
- Department of Chemistry, Nuclear Research Center-Negev, P.O.Box 9001, Be'er Sheva 84190, Israel
| | - Natalie Kostirya
- Department of Chemistry, Nuclear Research Center-Negev, P.O.Box 9001, Be'er Sheva 84190, Israel
| | | | - Albert Danon
- Department of Chemistry, Nuclear Research Center-Negev, P.O.Box 9001, Be'er Sheva 84190, Israel
| | - Ze'ev Porat
- Department of Chemistry, Nuclear Research Center-Negev, P.O.Box 9001, Be'er Sheva 84190, Israel; Institutes for Applied Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel
| | - Joseph Almog
- Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Hinners P, Lee YJ. Carbon‐Based Fingerprint Powder as a One‐Step Development and Matrix Application for High‐Resolution Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Latent Fingerprints. J Forensic Sci 2018; 64:1048-1056. [DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.13981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2018] [Revised: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Paige Hinners
- Department of Chemistry Iowa State University Ames Iowa 50011
| | - Young Jin Lee
- Department of Chemistry Iowa State University Ames Iowa 50011
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Thandauthapani TD, Reeve AJ, Long AS, Turner IJ, Sharp JS. Exposing latent fingermarks on problematic metal surfaces using time of flight secondary ion mass spectroscopy. Sci Justice 2018; 58:405-414. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scijus.2018.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Revised: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
|
37
|
Wei Q, Zhang M, Ogorevc B, Zhang X. Recent advances in the chemical imaging of human fingermarks (a review). Analyst 2018; 141:6172-6189. [PMID: 27704072 DOI: 10.1039/c6an01121g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
This review highlights the considerable advances in the chemical imaging of human fingermarks that provide more chemical information, including numerous endogenous and exogenous constituents. Despite remarkable development in DNA analysis and recognition, human fingermark analysis remains one of the priority approaches available for obtaining reliable forensic evidence. Additional information about the donor can be obtained from the chemical composition of latent fingermarks in addition to the ridge pattern, such as the age, gender, medical history, and possible drug habits. The analytical approaches reviewed here include spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, immuno-labelling and electrochemical methods. Each method has different capabilities with respect to sensitivity, reproducibility, selectivity, reliability and ultimately applicability, either for use in routine forensic practice or in academic research work. The advantages of spectroscopic techniques, including infrared, Raman and micro-X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, are the capabilities of a rapid and non-destructive imaging of fingermarks by providing spectral information on chemical composition. In addition, mass spectrometry imaging can provide spatially specific information on fingermark chemical composition. Recently, the use of immuno-labelling in latent fingermark detection has attracted significant attention because it can overcome the sensitivity and selectivity problems experienced with other existing methods. The electrochemical method has also been employed to image latent fingermarks by measuring the electric current changes with the spatial chemical composition from the ridges and valleys at high resolution to provide a third level of detail, which is especially useful for multicoloured background surfaces or for surfaces contaminated with blood or other bodily fluids.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qianhui Wei
- Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
| | - Meiqin Zhang
- Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
| | - Božidar Ogorevc
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
| | - Xueji Zhang
- Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Application of mesocellular siliceous foams (MCF) for surface-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (SALDI-MS) Analysis of fingermarks. Sci Justice 2018; 58:264-270. [PMID: 29895458 DOI: 10.1016/j.scijus.2018.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2017] [Revised: 03/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Recent advances in nanotechnology applied in forensic sciences have contributed to consider new approaches including chemical evaluation of latent fingermarks. Significant improvement to the detection of small organic molecules has been reached with matrix-free methods associated to laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. The present study investigated the application of mesocellular siliceous foam (MCF) as an ionizing agent for laser desorption/ionization (LDI-MS) analysis of fingermarks as a proof of concept research. Fingermarks from three different donors were deposited directly onto a MALDI target plate and α-CHCA matrix solution, MCF ethanolic suspension or MCF/magnetic powder mixture were used for treatment. Microscopy characterization of MCF support showed particles with irregular morphology and variable sizes, and a unordered porous surface with pores diameter ranging from about 10 to 20 nm. Results showed less intense peaks in the spectra produced by the MCF support (control). Analysis of fingermarks showed ions related to endogenous and exogenous molecular components, including possible lipids from human sebum and quaternary ammonium cations commonly present in cosmetics. Promising and reproducible results were obtained for the fingermarks dusted with the MCF/magnetic powder mixture. Considering the forensic applications of nanomaterials for the analysis of small molecules in biological samples by matrix-free LDI techniques, the advantages of silica based materials should be further investigated.
Collapse
|
39
|
Ismail M, Stevenson D, Costa C, Webb R, de Puit M, Bailey M. Noninvasive Detection of Cocaine and Heroin Use with Single Fingerprints: Determination of an Environmental Cutoff. Clin Chem 2018; 64:909-917. [DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2017.281469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Recent publications have explored the possibility of using fingerprints to confirm drug use, but none has yet dealt with environmental contamination from fingertips. Here we explored the possibility of establishing an environmental cutoff for drug testing from a single fingerprint.
METHODS
Fingerprint samples (n = 100) were collected from the hands of 50 nondrug users before and after handwashing to establish separate environmental cutoff values and testing protocols for cocaine, benzoylecgonine, heroin, and 6-monoacetylmorphine. The cutoff was challenged by testing the fingerprints of drug-free volunteers after shaking hands with drug users. Fingerprints from patients who testified to taking cocaine (n = 32) and heroin (n = 24) were also collected and analyzed.
RESULTS
A different cutoff value needed to be applied, depending on whether the fingerprints were collected as presented or after handwashing. Applying these cutoffs gave a 0% false-positive rate from the drug-free volunteers. After application of the cutoff, the detection rate (compared to patient testimony) for washed hands of patients was 87.5% for cocaine use and 100% for heroin use.
CONCLUSIONS
Fingerprints show enhanced levels of cocaine, heroin, and their respective metabolites in patients who testified to taking the substances, compared with the population of naïve drug users surveyed, and a cutoff (decision level) can be established. The cutoff is robust enough to account for small increases in analyte observed after secondary transfer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mahado Ismail
- Department of Chemistry, University of Surrey, Surrey, UK
| | | | - Catia Costa
- Ion Beam Centre, University of Surrey, Surrey, UK
| | - Roger Webb
- Ion Beam Centre, University of Surrey, Surrey, UK
| | - Marcel de Puit
- Netherlands Forensic Institute, Department of Digital Technology and Biometrics, The Hague, the Netherlands
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands
| | - Melanie Bailey
- Department of Chemistry, University of Surrey, Surrey, UK
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Hinners P, O'Neill KC, Lee YJ. Revealing Individual Lifestyles through Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Chemical Compounds in Fingerprints. Sci Rep 2018; 8:5149. [PMID: 29581473 PMCID: PMC5979955 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-23544-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Fingerprints, specifically the ridge details within the print, have long been used in forensic investigations for individual identification. Beyond the ridge detail, fingerprints contain useful chemical information. The study of fingerprint chemical information has become of interest, especially with mass spectrometry imaging technologies. Mass spectrometry imaging visualizes the spatial relationship of each compound detected, allowing ridge detail and chemical information in a single analysis. In this work, a range of exogenous fingerprint compounds that may reveal a personal lifestyle were studied using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI). Studied chemical compounds include various brands of bug sprays and sunscreens, as well as food oils, alcohols, and citrus fruits. Brand differentiation and source determination were possible based on the active ingredients or exclusive compounds left in fingerprints. Tandem mass spectrometry was performed for the key compounds, so that these compounds could be confidently identified in a single multiplex mass spectrometry imaging data acquisition.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Paige Hinners
- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
| | - Kelly C O'Neill
- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
| | - Young Jin Lee
- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
41
|
Abstract
A compositionally simplified analogue of a latent fingermark was created by combining single representatives of each major component of a natural fingermark. Further modified analogues were also produced each having one component removed. The aim of this study was to investigate the intermolecular interactions that occurred within these analogue samples using Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Microspectroscopy. FT-IR microspectroscopy showed that the absence of squalene and cholesterol significantly restricted the interactions between the other organic constituents within the analogue samples. Investigating the intermolecular interactions of organic compounds within a simplified analogue solution could indicate corresponding interactions that occur within natural fingermarks. These potential interactions could go on to be the target of further investigation of latent fingermark chemistry, and ultimately contribute to a better understanding of the aging processes and degradation mechanisms that take place post-deposition.
Collapse
|
42
|
Skriba A, Havlicek V. Mass spectrometry imaging of illicit drugs in latent fingerprints by matrix-free and matrix-assisted desorption/ionization techniques. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY (CHICHESTER, ENGLAND) 2018; 24:124-128. [PMID: 29232991 DOI: 10.1177/1469066717728007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
Compared with classical matrix-assisted laser-desorption ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI), the matrix free-based strategies generate a cleaner background, without significant noise or interference coming from an applied matrix, which is beneficial for the analysis of small molecules, such as drugs of abuse. In this work, we probed the detection efficiency of methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine in nanostructure-assisted laser desorption-ionization (NALDI) and desorption electrospray ionization and compared the sensitivity of these two matrix-free tools with a standard MALDI mass spectrometry experiment. In a typical mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) setup, papillary line latent fingerprints were recorded as a mixture a common skin fatty acid or interfering cosmetics with a drug. In a separate experiment, all drugs (1 µL of 1 μM standard solution) were detected by all three ionization techniques on a target. In the case of cocaine and heroin, NALDI mass spectrometry was the most sensitive and revealed signals even from 0.1 μM solution. The drug/drug contaminant (fatty acid or cosmetics) MSI approach could be used by law enforcement personnel to confirm drug abusers of having come into contact with the suspected drug by use of fingerprint scans at time of apprehension which can aid in reducing the work of lab officials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anton Skriba
- Laboratory of Molecular Structure Characterization, Institute of Microbiology of the CAS, Prague, Czech Republic
| | - Vladimir Havlicek
- Laboratory of Molecular Structure Characterization, Institute of Microbiology of the CAS, Prague, Czech Republic
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Ewing AV, Kazarian SG. Infrared spectroscopy and spectroscopic imaging in forensic science. Analyst 2018; 142:257-272. [PMID: 27905577 DOI: 10.1039/c6an02244h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Infrared spectroscopy and spectroscopic imaging, are robust, label free and inherently non-destructive methods with a high chemical specificity and sensitivity that are frequently employed in forensic science research and practices. This review aims to discuss the applications and recent developments of these methodologies in this field. Furthermore, the use of recently emerged Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopic imaging in transmission, external reflection and Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR) modes are summarised with relevance and potential for forensic science applications. This spectroscopic imaging approach provides the opportunity to obtain the chemical composition of fingermarks and information about possible contaminants deposited at a crime scene. Research that demonstrates the great potential of these techniques for analysis of fingerprint residues, explosive materials and counterfeit drugs will be reviewed. The implications of this research for the examination of different materials are considered, along with an outlook of possible future research avenues for the application of vibrational spectroscopic methods to the analysis of forensic samples.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Andrew V Ewing
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
| | - Sergei G Kazarian
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Johnston A, Rogers K. The Effect of Moderate Temperatures on Latent Fingerprint Chemistry. APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY 2017; 71:2102-2110. [PMID: 28862035 DOI: 10.1177/0003702817694902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
The effect of moderate temperatures (25-75 ℃) on latent fingerprints over a five-hour period was examined using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) microspectroscopy. The aim of the study was to detect changes in IR spectra due to any changes in fingerprint chemistry; these results were then compared to pure compounds found in sebum that was subjected to 75 ℃ for 5 h. Latent fingerprints deposited on CaF2 microscope slides and placed on a Peltier pump heating stage showed that higher temperatures significantly reduced the quantity of sebaceous compounds after 5 h, whereas temperatures below 45 ℃ had little effect on the quantity of these compounds over the same time period. Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy allowed for the real-time detection of changes to the IR spectra and demonstrated an increase in the OH stretch band (3250 cm-1) over 5 h at all temperatures investigated, suggesting various oxidation processes were taking place. Pure samples analyzed included squalene, fatty acids, wax esters, and mixed triglycerides. Unsaturated lipids showed a similar increase in the OH stretch band to the latent fingerprints whereas saturated compounds showed no change over time. This information is required to better understand the effect of moderate temperatures on latent fingerprints and how these temperatures could affect aged print composition.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Andrew Johnston
- Cranfield University, The Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham, UK
| | - Keith Rogers
- Cranfield University, The Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham, UK
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Donnarumma F, Camp EE, Cao F, Murray KK. Infrared Laser Ablation with Vacuum Capture for Fingermark Sampling. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2017; 28:1958-1964. [PMID: 28534157 DOI: 10.1007/s13361-017-1703-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 04/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/30/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
Infrared laser ablation coupled to vacuum capture was employed to collect material from fingermarks deposited on surfaces of different porosity and roughness. Laser ablation at 3 μm was performed in reflection mode with subsequent capture of the ejecta with a filter connected to vacuum. Ablation and capture of standards from fingermarks was demonstrated on glass, plastic, aluminum, and cardboard surfaces. Using matrix assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI), it was possible to detect caffeine after spiking with amounts as low as 1 ng. MALDI detection of condom lubricants and detection of antibacterial peptides from an antiseptic cream was demonstrated. Detection of explosives from fingermarks left on plastic surfaces as well as from direct deposition on the same surface using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was shown. Graphical Abstract ᅟ.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fabrizio Donnarumma
- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA
| | - Eden E Camp
- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA
| | - Fan Cao
- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA
| | - Kermit K Murray
- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
Cai L, Xia MC, Wang Z, Zhao YB, Li Z, Zhang S, Zhang X. Chemical Visualization of Sweat Pores in Fingerprints Using GO-Enhanced TOF-SIMS. Anal Chem 2017; 89:8372-8376. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.7b01629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Lesi Cai
- Department
of Chemistry, Beijing Key Laboratory of Microanalytical Methods and
Instrumentation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People’s Republic of China
| | - Meng-Chan Xia
- Department
of Chemistry, Beijing Key Laboratory of Microanalytical Methods and
Instrumentation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People’s Republic of China
| | - Zhaoying Wang
- Department
of Chemistry, Beijing Key Laboratory of Microanalytical Methods and
Instrumentation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People’s Republic of China
| | - Ya-Bin Zhao
- Department
of Forensic Science, People’s Security University of China, Beijing, 100038, People’s Republic of China
| | - Zhanping Li
- Department
of Chemistry, Beijing Key Laboratory of Microanalytical Methods and
Instrumentation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People’s Republic of China
| | - Sichun Zhang
- Department
of Chemistry, Beijing Key Laboratory of Microanalytical Methods and
Instrumentation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People’s Republic of China
| | - Xinrong Zhang
- Department
of Chemistry, Beijing Key Laboratory of Microanalytical Methods and
Instrumentation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People’s Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
47
|
A mass spectrometry-based forensic toolbox for imaging and detecting biological fluid evidence in finger marks and fingernail scrapings. Int J Legal Med 2017; 131:1413-1422. [DOI: 10.1007/s00414-017-1587-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2017] [Accepted: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
|
48
|
Metcalf JL, Xu ZZ, Bouslimani A, Dorrestein P, Carter DO, Knight R. Microbiome Tools for Forensic Science. Trends Biotechnol 2017; 35:814-823. [PMID: 28366290 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2017.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Revised: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Abstract
Microbes are present at every crime scene and have been used as physical evidence for over a century. Advances in DNA sequencing and computational approaches have led to recent breakthroughs in the use of microbiome approaches for forensic science, particularly in the areas of estimating postmortem intervals (PMIs), locating clandestine graves, and obtaining soil and skin trace evidence. Low-cost, high-throughput technologies allow us to accumulate molecular data quickly and to apply sophisticated machine-learning algorithms, building generalizable predictive models that will be useful in the criminal justice system. In particular, integrating microbiome and metabolomic data has excellent potential to advance microbial forensics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jessica L Metcalf
- Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
| | - Zhenjiang Z Xu
- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
| | - Amina Bouslimani
- Department of Pharmacology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
| | - Pieter Dorrestein
- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Department of Pharmacology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Center for Microbiome Innovation, Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
| | - David O Carter
- Laboratory of Forensic Taphonomy, Forensic Sciences Unit, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA
| | - Rob Knight
- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Center for Microbiome Innovation, Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Downham RP, Brewer ER, King RSP, Luscombe AM, Sears VG. Fingermark visualisation on uncirculated £5 (Bank of England) polymer notes: Initial process comparison studies. Forensic Sci Int 2017; 275:30-43. [PMID: 28292656 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Revised: 02/22/2017] [Accepted: 02/22/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Abstract
Experiments were conducted to investigate the effectiveness of a range of fingermark visualisation processes on brand new, uncirculated, £5 polymer banknotes (and their test note predecessors), as produced by the Bank of England (BoE). In the main study of this paper, a total of 14 individual processes were investigated on BoE £5 polymer banknotes, which included both 'Category A' processes (as recommended in the Home Office Fingermark Visualisation Manual) as well as recently developed processes, including fpNatural® 2 powder (cuprorivaite) from Foster+Freeman and a vacuum metal deposition sequence that evaporates silver followed by zinc. Results from this preliminary investigation indicate that fpNatural® 2, multimetal deposition, Wet Powder™ Black, iron oxide powder suspension and black magnetic powder are the most effective processes on these uncirculated £5 BoE polymer banknotes, when viewed under "primary viewing" conditions (white light or fluorescence). Additional fingermarks were visualised on the polymer banknotes following the subsequent use of reflected infrared imaging and lifting techniques, and with the benefit of these techniques taken into consideration, the aforementioned processes remained amongst the most effective overall. This work provides initial insight into fingermark visualisation strategies for BoE £5 polymer banknotes, and the need for further studies in order to generate mature operational guidance is emphasised.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rory P Downham
- CAST, Woodcock Hill, Sandridge, St. Albans, Herts, AL4 9HQ, UK.
| | - Eleigh R Brewer
- West Technology Systems Ltd, Dalton House, Grest Western Business Park, Armstrong Way, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5NG, UK.
| | - Roberto S P King
- Foster + Freeman, Vale Park, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1TD, UK.
| | | | - Vaughn G Sears
- CAST, Woodcock Hill, Sandridge, St. Albans, Herts, AL4 9HQ, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Zhou Z, Zare RN. Personal Information from Latent Fingerprints Using Desorption Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry and Machine Learning. Anal Chem 2017; 89:1369-1372. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.6b04498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Zhenpeng Zhou
- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305-5080, United States
| | - Richard N. Zare
- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305-5080, United States
| |
Collapse
|