Friction Ridge Analysis: Applications of Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprint Development (Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials)

The book presents emerging techniques for the development of latent fingerprint on various surfaces using nanotechnology. It explores the use of nanoparticles for the development of fingerprints. Various topics covered in this book include chemistry of nanomaterials for finger printing, quantum dots in fingerprinting, florescent nanoparticles in fingerprinting, nanocomposite and hybrid materials for fingerprints, carbon-based nanomaterial, silver and gold nanoparticles development of fingerprint, zinc oxide nanoparticles, silica nanoparticles for development of fingerprints, etc. Given the contents, the book will be highly useful for the students, researchers and professionals working in the areas of forensic science and nanotechnology. Contents About the Editors 1 Role of Nanotechnology in Latent Fingerprint Development Introduction Nanotechnology in Forensic Science Conventional Techniques Versus Nanomaterials for Fingerprint Development Commonly Used Nanoparticles in Latent Fingerprint Development Silver Nanoparticles Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs) Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles (Al2O3–NPs) Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) Silica Nanoparticles (SiO2-NPs) Carbon Nanoparticles Rare Earth Metal Nanoparticle Quantum Dots Future Aspects Conclusion References 2 Functionalization of Nanomaterials for Fingerprinting Introduction Chemistry of Surface Functionalization Concentrating Covalent as Well as Non-Covalent Bonds Nanoparticles and Fingerprinting Nanomaterials Intended for Fingerprint Detection Core–Shell Nanoparticle Featuring Aptamer Functionalization Upconversion nanoparticles for fingerprint development Nanoparticles of Iron Oxide Nanopowders Made of Carbon Dots MgAl2O4 Nanoparticles Engrafted with Cu2+ Nanophosphors of Calcium Molybdate Core–Shell Functional Nanomaterials Composed of SiO2@LaOF: Eu3+ Nanoparticles of Aluminum Oxide Nd3+Sensitized Upconversion Nanostructure-Based Dual-Channel Emitting Optical Probe Imaging of Finger Impressions via N-doped Carbon Dots Nanoparticles of Silver Nanoparticles of Zinc Oxide (ZnO-NPs) Nanoparticles of Gold (AuNPs) Nanoparticles Based on Oligomer/Silica Hybrid Summary and Future Prospects References 3 Latent Fingerprint Development from Magnetic Nanoparticles Introduction Magnetic Nanoparticles Synthesis Diacetylene (DA) Powder Fe3O4 GSH-Pt NCs Lipophilic Fe3O4@SiO2@MeMFNPs P-MNP@Ag Magnetic Nanoparticle Fe3O4 Ag Nanoeggs Conclusion References 4 Silver and Gold Nanoparticles for the Development of Fingerprints Introduction Gold Nanoparticles Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Physical Methods for the Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Chemical Methods Green Approach Biological Approach Characterization of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Application of Gold Nanoparticles in Latent Fingerprint Development Application of Silver Nanoparticles in Latent Fingerprint Development Conclusion References 5 Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles or Development of Fingerprint Introduction Nanotechnology Used in Forensic Science Principle of Fingermark Detection Determination of Latent Finger-Marks Analytical Methods for Latent Fingermark Detection Fluorescent Dye-Doped Nanopowders Stability and Reusability Analysis Al2O3. Conclusion References 6 Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Development of Fingerprints Introduction Iron Oxide Types, Properties, and Synthesis Methods Iron Oxide Types and Properties Synthesis Methods of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Modification of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Fingerprint Detection Applications of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Detection of Latent Fingerprints Conclusions References 7 ZnO Nanostructures for Latent Fingerprints Introduction Metal Oxides for Latent Fingerprints Development ZnO Nanostructures for the Fingerprint Detection Luminescence Tests Nanoparticles of Zinc Oxide for the Formation and Analysis of Latent Fingermarks ZnO-Based Composites for the Fingerprint Detection Development of Fingerprints Powder Dusting Method for the Latent Fingerprints Detection Advances and Challenges Conclusion References 8 Green Synthesized Nanoparticles for Development of Latent Fingerprints Introduction Methods for the Synthesis of Nanoparticles Synthesis of Green Nanoparticles Development of Latent Fingerprint by Green Synthesized Nanoparticles Au Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprint Development Ag Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprint Development CuO Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprint Development Iron Oxide (FeO2) Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprint Development Green Synthesized Nano Over Conventional Methods for Latent Fingerprint Development Conclusion Future Scope References 9 Fluorescent Nanomaterials in Visualization of Latent Fingerprint Introduction Fluorescent Nanomaterials Fluorescent Nanomaterial in Latent Fingerprints Development Discussion Conclusion References 10 Visualization of Latent Fingerprint Using Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles Introduction History of Fingerprint Identification Nanotechnology Used in Forensics Techniques of Preparation and Production Polymeric Nanoparticles Pdots Use of Polymer Particles for Fingerprint Development Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles Polymer Dots for Latent Fingerprint Detection Fingerprint Collecting and Development Process Conclusion References