Detection of Mitragynine in Mitragyna Speciosa (Kratom) Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy with Handheld Devices

A simple, quick, selective, sensitive, and effective field-friendly method capable of being used by nonexperts has been developed for detecting mitragynine in Mitragyna speciosa (kratom) using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). Over 100 samples and blanks (known to be either positive or negative for the presence of mitragynine) were examined in duplicate using five identical handheld Raman spectrometers, which provided a data set of over 1,000 examinations. Based on the results of these analyses, the method yielded a true-positive rate of 99.3%, a true-negative rate of 97.9%, a false-positive rate of 2.1%, and a false-negative rate of 0.7%. The average minimum detectable concentration (C_m) of mitragynine that reproducibly yielded a match for one of the library spectra on all five instruments was determined to be 342 ng/mL (ppb). This C_m value is a conservative estimate considering that the extraction process was not fully optimized by this study, which was not necessary since the C_m value achieved was well below typical mitragynine concentrations in kratom (1.3–2.3%). The method is ideal (i) for prioritizing samples for additional testing using other more time-consuming laboratory-based techniques needed to detect and quantify mitragynine and (ii) for field use at international mail facility (IMF) satellite laboratories to help interdict kratom and prevent this dangerous product from reaching the U.S. supply chain.     

高效红外线辐射燃气灶具节能原理的探讨

新型红外线金属网式燃气灶具可使燃气趋于完全燃烧,提高热效率,达到保护环境的目的。文中重点介绍了灶具的结构,并分析其节能原理。     

死亡时间——当今中国法医病理学研究的热点及难点

在法医病理学研究的诸多重要问题中,时间问题无疑是其中的一个热点问题,同时也是一个难点问题。法医病理学中的时间问题主要包括:死亡时间、损伤时间、猝死者病理学标本能够诊断的时间(包括发病多久可以诊断及保存多久可以诊断)、水中经过时间等,其中尤其以死亡时间为研究热点。现结合本单位的研究结果,就死亡时间推断问题做一介绍。     

乙肝Ⅲ号合近红外信息辐照治疗乙型肝炎肝纤维化的临床研究

目的：观察乙肝Ⅲ号合近红外信息辐照治疗乙型肝炎肝纤维化的疗效。方法：选择乙型肝炎肝纤维化住院病人234例，分为乙肝Ⅲ号治疗组(76例)、近红外信息辐照组(73例)和联合治疗组(85例)。在基础治疗(包括甘利欣，复方丹参液等)上采用单纯的中药外敷、肝病治疗仪近红外信息辐照以及两联合治疗等三种不同方法，观察各组患临床症状、体征、肝功能以及相关指标如PGA、肝纤三项(透明质酸(HA)、层黏蛋白(LN)、CⅣ型胶原(CⅣ))、肝血流的变化。结果：3组皆能改善临床症状，但以联合治疗组为；3组肝功能复常比较，差异有显性，但组间比较，差异无显性；在改善PGA、肝纤三项和肝血流量方面，联合治疗组优于乙肝Ⅲ号治疗组和近红外信息辐照组。结论：乙肝Ⅲ号合近红外信息辐照对乙型肝炎肝纤维化有一定的治疗作用，且较单一方法疗效明显。     

签字笔水、圆珠笔油红外发光特性的研究

目的记录不同激发光、接收滤光镜下,各种油墨红外发光强弱的程度,为文字检验提供基础性的研究。方法用多波段光源中510~650nm单色光激发各种油墨样本,全波段物证检验CCD系统记录样本在530~950nm接收滤光镜下出现的红外发光图像。结果多数油墨在接收滤光镜到达800~850nm时,呈现出强烈的红外发光状态,并随接收波段的上升而开始衰减。结论可利用某些油墨的发光与否,发光强与弱的特性,检验案件中涂改和涂抹字迹。     

红外光谱法用于安钠咖中咖啡因和苯甲酸钠快速定性和定量分析

目的建立安钠咖样品中咖啡因和苯甲酸钠快速定性和定量分析的红外光谱方法。方法采用高纯度咖啡因和苯甲酸钠混合制样的方法制备定性和定量建模样品,通过分析混合样品的红外光谱图,确定安钠咖样品中咖啡因和苯甲酸钠的特征吸收峰。采用偏最小二乘法(partial least squares,PLS)建立红外光谱定量模型。结果通过分析17个咖啡因和苯甲酸钠混合样品(咖啡因纯度范围10%~80%)的红外光谱图,确定了咖啡因的特征吸收峰为1698、1650、1237、972、743、609cm-1;苯甲酸钠的特征吸收峰为1596、1548、1406、845、708、679cm-1。将所有特征吸收峰均检出作为阳性判断依据时,48个安钠咖缴获样品中咖啡因和苯甲酸钠的阳性检出率均为100%。咖啡因PLS定量模型的线性范围为10%~80%,决定系数(R2)为99.9%,交叉验证均方差(root mean square error of cross validation,RMSECV)为0.68%,预测均方差(root mean square error of prediction,RMSEP)为0.91%;苯甲酸钠PLS定量模型的线性范围为20%~90%,R2为99.9%,RMSECV为0.91%,RMSEP为1.11%。配对样本t检验结果显示,高效液相色谱法和红外光谱法的测定结果差异无统计学意义。采用所建立的红外定量方法分析48个安钠咖缴获样品,咖啡因的纯度为27.6%~63.1%,苯甲酸钠的纯度为36.9%~72.3%。结论采用红外光谱法对安钠咖样品中的咖啡因和苯甲酸钠进行快速定性和定量分析,可提高检验鉴定效率、降低检验成本。     

Understanding Variations of Soil Mapping Units and Associated Data for Forensic Science

Soil samples have potential to be useful in forensic investigations, but their utility may be limited due to the inherent variability of soil properties, the wide array of analytical methods, and complexity of data analysis. This study examined the differentiation of similar soils based on both gross (texture, color, mineralogy) and explicit soil properties (elemental composition, cation exchange, Fe‐oxyhydroxides). Soils were collected from Fallbrook and adjacent map units from Riverside and San Diego Counties in California. Samples were characterized using multiple techniques, including chemical extracts, X‐ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Results were analyzed using multiple analytical approaches to compare counties and land uses. Some analyses (XRD, extractions) were better at distinguishing among samples than others (color, texture). Ratios of rare earth elements were particularly useful for distinguishing samples between counties. This potential to “fingerprint” soils illustrates the usefulness of a comprehensive soil database for criminal investigators.     

In Situ Identification of Semen Stains on Common Substrates via Raman Spectroscopy,,

The spectroscopic identification of body fluids in situ is a major objective in forensic science. This approach offers the confirmatory, nondestructive, rapid, and on‐scene identification of various body fluids. Although Raman spectroscopy has shown tremendous promise toward this goal in prior proof‐of‐concept experiments, a significant challenge which still remains is substrate interference. Here, an approach for detecting semen stains in situ on various substrates using Raman spectroscopy is explored. Simulated semen evidence was prepared on skin, glass, and various fabrics. Raman data were accumulated from stains without any pretreatment using a common confocal mapping spectrometer using 785 nm laser excitation. The results demonstrate that the spectroscopic interferences encountered by substrates can be reduced and eliminated using a combination of existing subtraction techniques and chemometric models. Heterogeneous substrates proved most challenging, however, automatic subtraction treatment, and location of fluid hotspots was able to elucidate a clear spectroscopic signature of semen in every instance.     

手枪训练检查器在警察手枪射击教学中可行性研究

运用套叠式手枪基础训练检查器(专利号CN200420054786.7)在南京森林公安高等专科学校2006级警察战术与指挥专业(特警班)射击课中运用,随机抽取50名学生为样本,分为对照组与实验组。结果表明,手枪基础训练检查器在射击课教学中操作简单、方便教学,实验班射击技能成绩优于对照班的学生。     

Detection of visible and latent fingerprints using micro-X-ray fluorescence elemental imaging

Using micro-X-ray fluorescence (MXRF), a novel means of detecting fingerprints was examined in which the prints were imaged based on their elemental composition. MXRF is a nondestructive technique. Although this method requires a priori knowledge about the approximate location of a print, it offers a new and complementary means for detecting fingerprints that are also left pristine for further analysis (including potential DNA extraction) or archiving purposes. Sebaceous fingerprints and those made after perspiring were detected based on elements such as potassium and chlorine present in the print residue. Unique prints were also detected including those containing lotion, saliva, banana, or sunscreen. This proof-of-concept study demonstrates the potential for visualizing fingerprints by MXRF on surfaces that can be problematic using current methods.