Recent progress in the application of chemical attribution in forensic profiles

Abstract

The utilization of chemical attribution technology could play a pivotal role in the collection of forensic evidence. By gathering and analyzing samples, it becomes possible to obtain characteristic chemical information that indicates their identity, thereby enabling the traceability of cases. This research strategy relies on analytical detection methods such as GC–MS, LC-MS, ATR-FTIR and NMR, as well as chemometrics to classify data. In recent years, it has been applied to the attribution research of many hazardous chemicals, which is of great significance in the field of chemical safety.