|
Discrimination Power of Automotive Paint Comparisons using a Paint Analytical Scheme
|
Amy Reynolds, Kevin Roberts, Alex Thompson, Emily Runt
|
Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Automotive Paint, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Comparison Microscope, Paint Analysis
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Forensic Applications of Foraminifera
|
Andrew M. Bowen
|
Forensic geology, forensic geoscience, forensic soil analysis, microfossils, foraminifera
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Identification of General Unknowns
|
Andrew M. Bowen
|
General Unknowns, Stereomicroscopy, Polarized Light Microscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Micro-spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Raman Micro-spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, Microchemistry
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
A Method for Isolating Very Small Particles from Plastic Explosive Samples
|
Andrew M. Bowen
|
Composition C4, Dust, Explosives, Forensic Investigation, Plastic Explosives, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Provenance, Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), Small Particles, X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
Intra-Roll and Intra-Jumbo Roll Variation of Duct Tapes
|
Andria H. Mehltretter, Diana M. Wright, Joshua R. Dettman, Michael A. Smith
|
Duct Tape, Variation, Stereomicroscopy, Scrim Count, Width, Thickness, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Statistical Analysis, Jumbo Roll
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Forensic Analysis and Discrimination of Duct Tapes
|
Andria H. Mehltretter, Maureen J. Bradley
|
Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Duct Tape, Discrimination, Stereomicroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffractometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
|
2012
|
August
|
3-1
|
|
Comparison of Nylon, Polyester, and Olefin Fibers using FTIR and Melting Point Analysis
|
Anne E. Kisler-Rao
|
Fiber, Nylon, Polyester, Olefin, FTIR, Melting Point
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Particulates in Injection Solutions of Street Heroin in Israel - Potential Hazard
|
Avraham Zelkowicz, Uriel Bretler, Etia Cohen, Dana Sonenfeld, Aliza Raziel
|
Forensic Toxicology, Heroin Injection, Particulates, Intravenous Solution, Heroin Injector, Particle Diameter
|
2020
|
December
|
10-1
|
|
Determining the Minimum Weight of Soil Samples for Forensic Geological Analysis
|
Brittany Claassen, Emma Redman, Ted Schwartz, Thomas Brettell, Lawrence Quarino
|
Soil, Sample Size, Comparative Analysis
|
2022
|
December
|
12-1
|
|
Microscopy of Feathers: A Practical Guide for Forensic Feather Identification
|
Carla J. Dove, Sandra L. Koch
|
Forensics, Feathers, Microscopy, Identification, Downy Barbs
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Evaluation of the Evidentiary Value of Cable Ties
|
Celeste Lambert, Brandi Clark, Ted Schwartz, Thomas Brettell, Lawrence Quarino
|
Cable Ties, Database, Class Characteristics, Striations
|
2020
|
December
|
10-1
|
|
Identification of a Cyclopentyl Nitrite Inhalant
|
Christopher R. Bommarito
|
Cyclopentyl Nitrite, Cyclopentyl Nitrate, Cyclopentanol, Butyl Nitrite, Poppers
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Seeing Color: Practical Methods in Pigment Microscopy
|
Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik
|
Pigments, Paints, Fibers, Cosmetics, Forensic, Trace Evidence, Automotive, Architectural, Cross Sections, Smears, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
|
2015
|
July
|
6-2
|
|
Plumbum Microraptus: Definitive Microscopic Indicators of a Bullet Hole in a Synthetic Fabric
|
Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik, Peter Diaczuk
|
Ammunition, Backscattered Electron Imaging, Bullets, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Fabrics, Fibers, Firearms, Forensic Science, Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy, Lead, Primer Gunshot Residue, Polarized Light Microscopy, Secondary Electron Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy
|
2013
|
August
|
4-2
|
|
Plumbum Microraptus: Definitive Microscopic Indicators of a Bullet Hole in a Synthetic Fabric
|
Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik, Peter Diaczuk
|
Ammunition, Backscattered Electron Imaging, Bullets, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Fabrics, Fibers, Firearms, Forensic Science, Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy, Lead, Primer Gunshot Residue, Polarized Light Microscopy, Secondary Electron Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Particle Combination Analysis for Predictive Source Attribution: Tracing a Shipment of Contraband Ivory
|
David A. Stoney, Andrew M. Bowen, Vaughn M. Bryant, Emily A. Caven, Matthew T. Cimino, Paul L. Stoney
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Differential Sampling of Contact Surfaces of Footwear to Separate Fractions of Loosely, Moderately and Tightly Held Particles
|
David A. Stoney, Paul L. Stoney
|
Differential Sampling, Footwear, Contact Surfaces, Particles
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
A Make-Model-Year Case Involving Unusual Primer Chemistry and Good Resources
|
Diana M. Wright
|
Paint, Make-Model-Year Determination, Automotive Databases, FTIR, Benzoguanamine, PDQ
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Conducting and Reporting Paint Data Query (PDQ) Searches
|
Diana M. Wright
|
Paint Data Query, Make-Model-Year, Spectral Search Libraries
|
2021
|
December
|
11-1
|
|
Duct Tape Sourcing Examinations: Developing Investigative Leads using Multiple Resources
|
Diana M. Wright, Andria H. Mehltretter
|
Duct Tapes, Sourcing, FTIR, SEM/EDS, XRD, Py-GC/MS, Reference Collections
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
The Prevalence of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Factory Repairs in Automotive Paint Samples
|
Diana M. Wright, Andria H. Mehltretter
|
OEM Factory Repairs, Paint Data Query, Interpretation, FTIR, Reference Collections
|
2015
|
December
|
6-3
|
|
Case Study: Not a Normal Hair Case - an Alpaca Hair Comparison
|
Emily Weber
|
Hair Comparisons, Alpaca, Microscopic Characteristics, Medulla
|
2022
|
December
|
12-1
|
|
The Physical and Chemical Characterization of Multipurpose Architectural Paint
|
Erica Dolak, Robyn Weimer
|
Paint, Architectural Paint, Multipurpose, Self-priming, Discrimination Power, Analytical Scheme
|
2015
|
December
|
6-3
|
|
Synthetic Wig Fibers: Analysis & Differentiation from Human Hairs
|
Holly Long, Sarah Walbridge-Jones, Kacie Lundgren
|
Wigs, Wig Fibers, Hairs, MSP, FTIR, Cross-sections, Scale Casts, PLM, Microscopy
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
The Differences Between Refractive Index Measurements of the External Surface and Bulk Area of Container Glass
|
Joseph Insana, Patrick Buzzini
|
forensic science, trace evidence, glass evidence, container glass, sampling, refractive index measurement, glass refractive index measurement (GRIM), phase contrast microscopy (PCM), filing of glass (FoG) methodforensic science, trace evidence, glass evidence, container glass, sampling, refractive index measurement, glass refractive index measurement (GRIM), phase contrast microscopy (PCM), filing of glass (FoG) method
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Distinguishing Coal, Coke, and Other Black Particles
|
J.R. Millette, R.S. Brown, J.P. Kyle, W. Turner Jr., W. Hill, and W.R. Boltin
|
Opaque particles, coal, anthracite, bituminous, lignite, petroleum coke, peat
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Detection of Bullet v. Nail Damage to Textile Fabrics Using Polarized Light Microscopy
|
Katherine A. Roberts, Gregory Hogrebe, Galyn Fischer, Amanda R. Davis
|
Textile Fabrics, Ductile Fracture, Bullet and Nail Hole Damage, Fiber-end Deformation, Polarized Light Microscopy
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Changes Observed in Human Head Hairs Exposed to Heat
|
Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl
|
Hair, Burnt Hair, Heat Exposure, Hair Exposed to Heat, Forensic Hair Examinations, Microscopic, Hair Characteristics, Arson
|
2015
|
July
|
6-2
|
|
Study of Transfer and Persistence of Glass in a Mock Kidnapping Case
|
Katrina Rupert, Mandy Ho, Tatiana Trejos
|
Glass Evidence, Glass Persistence, Glass Transfer, Trace Evidence, Vehicle Glass
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Microscopical Identification of 19th Century Corset Cording Fibers
|
Kelly M. Brinsko
|
Hair Degradation, Hair Identification, Human Remains, Skeleton, Cording, Binder, Historic Textiles, Fiber Identification, Fabric, Clothing, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Stereomicroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scale Casts, Chloroform, Norland Optical Adhesive (NOA)
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Evaluation of Duct Tape Physical Characteristics: Part I - Within-Roll Variability
|
Kiersten LaPorte, Robyn Weimer
|
forensic science, trace evidence, duct tape, within-roll variability, physical characteristics
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
The Effect of Pigment Type on Pigment Variation due to Differential Mixing in Spray Paints
|
Kris M. Gates
|
Paint, Spray Paint, FT-IR, Pigments, Heterogeneity, Sublimation
|
2015
|
July
|
6-2
|
|
Microspectrophotometry (MSP) of Blood - An Update
|
Larry K. Peterson
|
Forensic Science, Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, MSP, Blood
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Evaluation of Refractive Index Values for Permount®
|
Larry Peterson
|
Permount®, Refractive Index
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Calcium oxalate crystal identification in kidney tissue
|
Larry Peterson
|
Ethylene glycol, kidney tissue, calcium oxalate crystals, refractive index, Fourier- transform infrared microspectroscopy (micro-FTIR)
|
2019
|
December
|
9-1
|
|
Evaluation of Eight Mounting Media and Acrylic Microscope Slides for Hair and Fiber Microscopy
|
Maria Lawas, Linda M. Otterstatter, Joshua D. Friedman, Joseph Donfack
|
Fiber Analysis, Light Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, Mounting Medium
|
2021
|
December
|
11-1
|
|
Survey of Mounting Media Used for Hair and Fiber Microscopy
|
Maria Lawas, Linda M. Otterstatter, Joshua D. Friedman, Joseph Donfack
|
Fiber Analysis, Light Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, Mounting Medium
|
2022
|
December
|
12-1
|
|
Time and temperature dependent analysis of bleach degradation residues on textile fabrics by presumptive chemical analysis and ion chromatography-mass spectrometry
|
Mark LaVigne, Joseph J. Cavaleri, Katherine Roberts
|
Bleach Degradation, Diphenylamine, Ion-Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry, Textile Fabric, Storage Conditions, Orthotolidine, KI-Starch Paper
|
2019
|
December
|
9-1
|
|
Chemical Properties of Selected Plastic-Tipped Bullets
|
Melisa C. Thompson, Cady A. Lancaster, Michele G. Banta, Crystal N. Hart, Michael D. Scanlan, Edgard O. Espinoza
|
Plastic-tipped Bullets, Ballistic-tip Ammo, FTIR, XRF, Discriminate Analysis
|
2012
|
August
|
3-1
|
|
Variability of Refractive Index and Thickness of Tempered Glass throughout an Automotive Window
|
Michael Trimpe, Josi Sammarco
|
Glass, Refractive index, Thickness, Tempered, Automotive window, Variation
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Little Variation Exists Between Laboratory Procedures for the Microscopical Examination of Human Hair
|
Nancy E. Murphy, Amy Reynolds, Adam B. Hall
|
Trace Evidence, Hair Analysis, Microscopical Hair Examination
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
The Effects of Cyanoacrylate Fuming and Fluorescent Dye Staining on Forensic Tape Analysis
|
Natasha Neel, Andrew J. McIntyre
|
Cyanoacrylate, Rhodamine 6G, Duct Tape, Black Electrical Tape, Masking Tape, Packaging Tape, Physical Matches, FTIR
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Trace Isotope Analysis of Dental Enamel for the Micro Regional Geological Attribution of Human Remains in Virginia
|
Nicole Palmer, Robert Stein, Qin Wang, Scott Gronert, Tal Simmons
|
human identification, trace isotopes, dental enamel, Virginia, geolocation
|
2019
|
December
|
9-1
|
|
Differentiation between Lip Cosmetics Using Raman Spectroscopy
|
P. Gardner, M.F. Bertino, Robyn Weimer
|
Cosmetics, Lip Gloss, Lip Balm, Raman
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Takata Airbag Death: Source-Determination Investigation of Metal Fragment Recovered from Driver
|
Richard S. Brown
|
Takata Corporation, airbag, ammonium nitrate, inflator, fracture, Fourier-transform infrared microspectroscopy (FT-IR), fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDS), polarized light microscopy (PLM), computed X-ray tomography, forensic investigation
|
2021
|
December
|
11-1
|
|
Analysis of Bicomponent Fibers Using Confocal Raman Mapping
|
Robyn Weimer, Jennifer Clary, Robert Heintz, Mark Wall
|
None
|
2012
|
August
|
3-1
|
|
Discrimination of Retail Black Spray Paints
|
Scott Ryland
|
Forensic, Comparisons, Paint, Spray Paint, Discrimination Study
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Discrimination of Flat (Sheet) Glass Specimens Having Similar Refractive Indices Using Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
|
Scott Ryland
|
Forensic, Glass Comparisons, Discrimination Study, X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Flexible Sealants – An Analysis
|
Steven Stone
|
Flexible Sealants, IR, SEM, Py-GC-MS, PLM
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Measurement and Variation of UV Absorbers within Multi-Year Samples of Automotive Clear Coat Paint
|
Steven Stone, Margaret Barber, Ronald Wojciechowski, Paul Martin
|
None
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|