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Geological Society, London, Special Publications; 2004; v. 232; p. 159-170;
DOI: 10.1144/GSL.SP.2004.232.01.15
© 2004 Geological Society of London

Forensic applications of Raman spectroscopy to the non-destructive analysis of biomaterials and their degradation

Howell G. M. Edwards

Department of Chemical and Forensic Sciences, University of Bradford, Bradford BD7 1DP, UK h.g.m.edwards{at}bradford.ac.uk

An initial survey of the advantages and disadvantages of Raman spectroscopic techniques for application to forensic crime scene analysis in a geoscience context is followed by some illustrative examples that demonstrate the potential information which can be forthcoming from Raman spectral data and molecular characterization. A range of specimens is reported, including Egyptian human mummies, ice-mummified bodies, resins and ivories; all of these can be related through a geoscience context and the potential for forensic application is indicated.