It has been known for many years that dyes and pigments are subject to light-induced
degradation, or photodegradation, when exposed to light. It is the very reason why some …

Over the last decade, direct analysis in real time (DART) has emerged as a viable method
for fast, easy, and reliable “ambient ionization” for forensic analysis. The ability of DART to …

Ambient mass spectrometry has evolved rapidly over the past decade, yielding a plethora of
platforms and demonstrating scientific advancements across a range of fields from biological …

RATIONALE A simple method to introduce unprocessed samples into a solvent for rapid
characterization by liquid introduction atmospheric pressure ionization mass spectrometry …

Ambient desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (ADI-MS) aims to enable direct analysis of
gaseous, liquid, and/or solid samples under ambient conditions. In ADI-MS, different types of …

Automotive paint evidence is one of the most significant forms of evidence obtained in
automotive-related incidents. Therefore, the analysis of automotive paint evidence is …

The use of printers to generate falsified documents has become a common practice in
today's world. The examination and identification of the printed matter in the suspected …

Document dating is one of the most challenging areas in the field of questioned document
examination. Determination of age of document becomes of prime importance in the cases …

A novel analytical approach based on paper spray mass spectrometry (PS-MS) is developed
for a fast and effective forensic analysis of inks in documents. Ink writings made in ordinary …

Background As the rate of crime is constantly increasing, the workload on the forensic
analyst also piles up. The availability of a limited number of seized samples makes it crucial …