A magnetic and excited state intramolecular proton transfer fluorescent powder for latent fingermark visualization

Fingermarks constitute one of the most important physical evidence categories in forensic science. Improvements on detection and visualization of fingermarks are thus of utmost importance and rely strongly on the developer’s properties. Magnetic-fluorescent dual powders are a great alternative, as t...

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Published in:	Journal of nanoparticle research : an interdisciplinary forum for nanoscale science and technology Vol. 26; no. 7; p. 165
Main Authors:	de Oliveira, Elisa M. N., Reis, Cassio F., Dillenburg, Crisle V., Lobo, Bernardo J. M., de Souza, Michèle O., Balzaretti, Naira M., Papaléo, Ricardo M., Campo, Leandra F.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 01-07-2024 Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Characterization and Evaluation of Materials Chemistry and Materials Science Emission analysis Fingerprints Fluorescent dyes Fluorescent indicators Forensic science Glass substrates Image contrast Image manipulation Inorganic Chemistry Iron oxides Lasers Latent fingerprints Magnetic properties Materials Science Nanomaterials Nanoparticles Nanotechnology Natural lighting Optical Devices Optics Photonics Physical Chemistry Powder Silica Ultraviolet radiation Visualization Fluorescence dye Nanocomposite Forensic Science Iron oxide nanoparticles Latent fingerprint detection Latent fingermark development
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Summary:	Fingermarks constitute one of the most important physical evidence categories in forensic science. Improvements on detection and visualization of fingermarks are thus of utmost importance and rely strongly on the developer’s properties. Magnetic-fluorescent dual powders are a great alternative, as they can be easily manipulated through a magnetic applicator and, in addition, provide a fluorescent image of the fingermark, improving fingermark/substrate contrast. This work presents a novel dual-fingermark developer powder composed by core–shell iron oxide/silica nanoparticles functionalized covalently with a 2-(5′-amino-2′-hydroxyphenyl)benzoxazole fluorescent dye. The brush and revealing performance of eccrine, natural, and sebaceous deposits fingermarks were evaluated using the powder method on glass substrates with bright and dark surfaces. The nanoparticles displayed superparamagnetic behavior and high emission in the green region. The dual powder adheres into latent fingermarks and produces better visualization of sebaceous residues. The fingermark images under natural light exhibited development with sufficient contrast for dark surfaces. Under UV light, the intense green fluorescence produces better fingermark visualization. Expanded images allowed clear identification of small features, including minutiae. This class of composite nanomaterial showed thus adequate characteristics to be used as a developer for latent fingermarks.
ISSN:	1388-0764 1572-896X
DOI:	10.1007/s11051-024-06082-4