Polymers on the Crime Scene [electronic resource] : Forensic Analysis of Polymeric Trace Evidence /
Causin, Valerio.author.
This book approaches the analysis of forensic contact traces from a polymer science perspective. The development of characterization methods of new or unusual traces and the improvement of existing protocols is described.The book starts with a general introduction to polymers and  the issues related to transfer, persistence and recovery of polymeric traces. The chapters  present a distinctive feature of polymers, discussing how it can be measured, what the practical difficulties which can be encountered in the analysis, and how useful that information is for comparison or identification purposes. Practical tips for the realization of the forensic analyses are included.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Polymers: an overview -- Polymeric traces: transfer, persistence, recovery, analysis and interpretation of analytical data -- Polymers on the crime scene -- Formulation: polymer matrix, fillers, dyes, pigments and other additives -- Synthesis-dependent parameters: molecularweight, constitution and configuration -- Processing-dependent parameters: structure and morphology of polymeric materials.
This book approaches the analysis of forensic contact traces from a polymer science perspective. The development of characterization methods of new or unusual traces and the improvement of existing protocols is described.The book starts with a general introduction to polymers and  the issues related to transfer, persistence and recovery of polymeric traces. The chapters  present a distinctive feature of polymers, discussing how it can be measured, what the practical difficulties which can be encountered in the analysis, and how useful that information is for comparison or identification purposes. Practical tips for the realization of the forensic analyses are included.
Polymers  .
Forensic science.
Biomaterials.
Forensic medicine.
Polymer Sciences.
Forensic Science.
Biomaterials.
Forensic Medicine.