On the Application of Microfluidic-Based Technologies in Forensics: A Review

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Abstract

Microfluidic technology is a powerful tool to enable the rapid, accurate, and on-site analysis of forensically relevant evidence on a crime scene. This review paper provides a summary on the application of this technology in various forensic investigation fields spanning from forensic serology and human identification to discriminating and analyzing diverse classes of drugs and explosives. Each aspect is further explained by providing a short summary on general forensic workflow and investigations for body fluid identification as well as through the analysis of drugs and explosives. Microfluidic technology, including fabrication methodologies, materials, and working modules, are touched upon. Finally, the current shortcomings on the implementation of the microfluidic technology in the forensic field are discussed along with the future perspectives.
Original languageEnglish
Article number5856
Number of pages38
JournalSensors
Volume23
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • microfluidic technology
  • forensic serology
  • genetic profiling
  • drug analysis
  • explosive analysis

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