Forensics in hand: new trends in forensic devices (2013–2017)

Abstract

Forensic chemistry is the application of analytical chemistry to forensic analysis and is today one of the hot topics in the scientific literature as it can provide valuable information regarding crimes that have been committed and assist in their resolution. The literature in the field of forensic chemistry has been exponentially growing and covers several different subjects. This review discusses works published between 2013 and 2017 regarding portable or potentially portable devices (such as electrochemical sensors), field tests and intelligent devices that can be used in different areas of forensic chemistry and covers the following subjects: explosives, gunshot residues (GSR), liquid fuels, illicit drugs, beverages, alternative biological fluids and agrochemicals.