Forensic decomposition odour profiling: A review of experimental designs and analytical techniques

Iqbal, MA; Nizio, KD; Ueland, M; Forbes, SL

Forensic decomposition odour profiling: A review of experimental designs and analytical techniques

Iqbal, MA

Nizio, KD

Ueland, M

Forbes, SL

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Citation:: TrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2017, 91 pp. 112 - 124
Issue Date:: 2017-06-01

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dc.contributor.author	Iqbal, MA https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7486-0108	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Nizio, KD https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1486-1894	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Ueland, M https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9155-3502	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Forbes, SL https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7416-0080	en_US
dc.date.issued	2017-06-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	TrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2017, 91 pp. 112 - 124	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0165-9936	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/95807
dc.description.abstract	© 2017 Elsevier B.V. The complex process of cadaveric decomposition releases diverse volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as by-products. These VOCs are significant in forensic science as the odour they comprise can be tracked by trained canines when searching for human remains in cases of missing persons, homicide, or mass disaster. Although this is an emerging area of research, numerous studies have been conducted to form a greater understanding of decomposition odour and its range of applications. While some of these studies are conducted in laboratories, most are conducted at specialised field sites (e.g., forensic, archaeological, taphonomic, search and rescue training facilities). This paper reviews these studies to provide a critical overview of the experimental approaches and analytical techniques used in decomposition odour analysis. Discussion covers the outcomes of these studies, their contribution to the field, and future directions, particularly the advances in analytical instrumentation currently being employed to provide a comprehensive decomposition odour profile.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	TrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.trac.2017.04.009	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Analytical Chemistry	en_US
dc.title	Forensic decomposition odour profiling: A review of experimental designs and analytical techniques	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	91	en_US
utslib.for	0301 Analytical Chemistry	en_US
utslib.for	0399 Other Chemical Sciences	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Science
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Science/School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CFS - Centre for Forensic Science
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Students
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	91	en_US

Abstract:

© 2017 Elsevier B.V. The complex process of cadaveric decomposition releases diverse volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as by-products. These VOCs are significant in forensic science as the odour they comprise can be tracked by trained canines when searching for human remains in cases of missing persons, homicide, or mass disaster. Although this is an emerging area of research, numerous studies have been conducted to form a greater understanding of decomposition odour and its range of applications. While some of these studies are conducted in laboratories, most are conducted at specialised field sites (e.g., forensic, archaeological, taphonomic, search and rescue training facilities). This paper reviews these studies to provide a critical overview of the experimental approaches and analytical techniques used in decomposition odour analysis. Discussion covers the outcomes of these studies, their contribution to the field, and future directions, particularly the advances in analytical instrumentation currently being employed to provide a comprehensive decomposition odour profile.

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