p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde: preliminary investigations into a novel reagent for the detection of latent fingermarks on paper surfaces

A new method for the detection of latent fingermarks on paper surfaces using p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (DMAB) is described. The method is based upon the reaction of DMAB with the amino acids present in the latent fingermark to give a yellow-brown impression that is photoluminescent when illuminate...

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Main Authors: Lewis, Simon, Fritz, Patrick, Van Bronswijk, Wilhelm
Format: Journal Article
Published: R S C Publications 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33186