Simulating transfer and persistence of a chemical marker powder for Lycopodium clavatum spores |
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Authors: | Jennifer Howarth Sally Coulson Angus Newton |
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Institution: | aInstitute of Environmental Science and Research, Mt Albert Science Centre, Hampstead Rd, Private Bag 92-021, Auckland, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | In this research a chemical marker powder, based on Lycopodium clavatum spores, was studied to determine its transfer and persistence on a T-shirt. Such chemical marker powders are used to provide evidence that a person has handled a covertly marked object, such as a drug package. The powder was found to transfer readily between a marked item and the person handling it. The powder was found to persist on a T-shirt for up to 13 h; however, there was only a very small amount of powder remaining at this time. The rate of loss of the L. clavatum spores was found to follow a decay curve. The largest decrease in spores from the T-shirt was seen in the first 2 h after the marked item had been handled. |
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Keywords: | Forensic Trace chemical marker powder Lycopodium clavatum Dye-traps Transfer |
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