Forensic Chemistry

Papers
(The median citation count of Forensic Chemistry is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)
ArticleCitations
Optimization and validation of the fast blue BB (FBBB) screening test for the detection of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) in oral fluid39
Monitoring the solid-state VIS profiles of degrading bloodstains28
A rapid and accurate liquid chromatographic method for hemp compliance testing24
Outside Front Cover22
Characterization and classification of organic gunshot residue from neat smokeless powder, cartridge cases, and the hands of known shooters21
Electron ionization fragmentation studies of ethoxy and methoxymethyl substituted phenylacetones21
Ionic liquids as stationary phases for the gas chromatographic separation of fentanyl analogues19
Outside Front Cover19
Forensic implications of novel synthesis of cathinone derivatives by Neber and modified Neber rearrangements19
Analytical identification of ergot alkaloids in Ipomoea species: Resolving historical, forensic, and legal ambiguities18
Use of optimized 1H selTOCSY for identification and individualization of petrol samples from fire debris18
Development and validation of a liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method for the analysis of 53 benzodiazepines in illicit drug samples18
Assessment of opioid surrogates for colorimetric testing (Part I)17
Assessment of the similarity between in-source collision-induced dissociation (IS-CID) fragment ion spectra and tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) product ion spectra for seized drug identifications17
Potential of direct immersion solid-phase microextraction to characterize dissolved volatile organic compounds released by submerged decaying rat cadavers16
Isotope fractionation during the synthesis of MDMA.HCl from helional16
Rescuing fluorescence with steric hindrance: Perylene diimide based powder for latent fingerprint imaging16
Structural characterization of nitazene analogs using electron ionization-mass spectrometry (EI-MS)16
Outside Front Cover15
Corrigendum to “Developing a comprehensive analytical protocol for forensic sexual lubricant analysis – Part 1: Implementing a sexual lubricant database for forensic casework” [For. Chem. 27 (2022) 1015
Revealing novel ionic species and key forensic insights: comparative analysis of non-extracted seized tablets vs. corresponding extracts by DART-HRMS15
Ante- and post-mortem human volatiles for disaster search and rescue14
An interlaboratory study to evaluate the forensic analysis and interpretation of glass evidence13
A template for the validation of DART-MS for qualitative seized drugs analysis13
Electrodeposition of redox materials with potential for enhanced visualisation of latent finger-marks on brass substrates and ammunition casings.13
Evaluation of the performance of modern X-ray fluorescence spectrometry systems for the forensic analysis of glass13
Flammable liquids in non-flammable products as potential interferences in the determination of ignitable liquid residues in fire debris13
Calculation of likelihood ratios in forensic glass comparisons; introduction to a R code and Shiny app applied to existing background glass elemental databases13
Forensic analysis of cigarette filter using non-destructive ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometric methods13
Application of the expert algorithm for substance identification (EASI) to the electron ionization (EI) mass spectra of fentanyl isomers and analogs13
Forensic interlaboratory evaluations of a systematic method for examining, documenting, and interpreting duct tape physical fits12
Analyst and machine learning opinions in fire debris analysis12
Forensic analysis of nail polish traces on different substrates using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometric methods12
Review: Headspace components of explosives for canine non-detonable training aid development11
Investigating the effect of substitution location on fentanyl analog identification for methyl-substituted fentanyl analogs using GC-EI-MS11
The differentiation of synthetic cathinone isomers using GC-EI-MS and multivariate analysis11
Evaluation of the incorporation of µ-XRF SDD systems in analytical workflows of black electrical tapes11
Extraction approaches for A-230, A-234, VX, and sarin nerve agents from surface coatings11
Determination of Δ9-THC, THCA, Δ8-THC, and total Δ9-THC in 53 smokable hemp plant products by liquid chromatography and photodiode array detection11
Spectroscopy and chemometrics for differentiation of sex in human head hair fibers10
Validation of a feature-based likelihood ratio method for the SAILR software. Part II: Elemental compositional data for comparison of glass samples10
Physical (trace) evidence casework including web scraping on demand10
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Chemical decontamination of methamphetamine and ephedrine using Fe-TAML catalysed hydrogen peroxide oxidation9
Evidence-based evaluation of the analytical schemes in ASTM E2329-17 Standard Practice for Identification of Seized Drugs for methamphetamine samples9
Modification of screen-printed electrodes using gold nanostructures for SERS detection of low explosives9
2D NMR detection and quantification of heroin in a street sample9
Determination and quantification of capsaicin-type compounds in forensic samples by UHPLC-HRMS: The case of Corinaldo9
Determining extent and distribution of methamphetamine in cars: Air vs. surface vs. fabrics9
Evaluation of organic and inorganic gunshot residues in various populations using LC-MS/MS9
A new “tailor-made” protocol for operational latent fingermarks’ development on unfired ammunition9
Analyzing the color of forensic textile using smartphone-based machine vision9
Interpretation and report writing in forensic comparisons of paint evidence: An interlaboratory exercise8
Optimization of gas chromatography/vacuum ultraviolet (GC/VUV) spectroscopy for explosive compounds and application to post-blast debris8
Application of bioluminescence assay to assess PCR carryover contamination in forensic DNA laboratories8
All equal in the face of death! – Characterization of the volatile cadaveric compounds of fresh stage human corpses8
A validated method for the analysis of sugars and sugar alcohols related to explosives via liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) with post-column addition8
Influence of soil type on chemiresistive detection of buried ANFO8
Synthesis, characterisation, detection and quantification of a novel hexyl-substituted synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist: (S)-N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-hexyl-1H-indazole-3-carbox8
A survey of soil elemental variability in Singapore parks for forensic purposes8
On-site detection and laboratory verification of the presence of nerve agent biomarkers using dried blood spots8
Differentiation of chloromethcathinone (CMC) isomers: The new kid on the block after methylmethcathinone (MMC) control in the Netherlands8
Instrumental color determination of local soils and its variation with elemental profiles8
Application of GC–MS retention index in forensic routine8
Chemical composition effect on latent print development using black fingerprint powders8
On the textile fibre’s analysis for forensics, utilizing FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning methods7
TATP: Preparation, characterisation and first tests of canine training aids7
Carbon isotope evaluation of the claims in MillerCoors vs Anheuser-Busch7
Depth-resolved elemental and molecular analysis of polymeric multilayers with EI-MS and ICP-OES using chemometric evaluation7
Infrared spectra of North American automobile original finishes. XII: Analysis of perylene pigments—In situ identification of Perylene Bordeaux (C.I. Pigment Violet 29)7
The potential of direct analysis in real time as a forensic tool for carfentanil profiling7
Low-frequency Raman spectrum of methamphetamine hydrochloride and its alterations induced by impurities7
Nitrate ester derivatization for the generation of structurally informative ions via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry7
Stability of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in contaminated fingermarks probed by Raman Spectroscopy: Effect of temperature and time since deposition7
Functionalization of pyrrole derivatives as a way to improve their solubility in aqueous medium for applying in latent fingerprints development7
Assessment of two benzylation strategies for the analysis of nerve-agent derived ethyl- and pinacolyl methyl phosphonic acids in sandy loam soil by GC–MS7
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Recovery and detection of ignitable liquid residues from the substrates by solid phase microextraction – direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry6
Dried urine spot and dried blood spot sample collection for rapid and sensitive monitoring of exposure to ricin and abrin by LC–MS/MS analysis of ricinine and l-abrine6
Investigating the combined capability of confocal Raman microscopy and direct analysis in real time-mass spectrometry (DART-MS) for the analysis of intact explosives6
Development and comparison of reversed-phase ultra high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-UHPLC) and hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC) approaches to the analysis of regioisomer6
Spectral trends in GC-EI-MS data obtained from the SWGDRUG mass spectral library and literature: A resource for the identification of unknown compounds6
Outside Front Cover6
Surgical mask as an alternative sampling site for gunshot residue analysis6
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabiphorol: Identification and quantification in recreational products6
Degradation of immediate precursors of fentanyl and fentalogs6
Hydrocarbon retention on activated carbon: Preservation of fire debris evidence6
Validation of a rapid GC–MS method for forensic seized drug screening applications6
The isotopic compositions of hexamine solid fuel tablets used to manufacture hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD) explosive6
Isotope fractionation during synthesis of methamphetamine from propiophenone, NaNO2 and dimethyl carbonate6
Outside Front Cover6
Analysis of seven selected antidepressant drugs in post–mortem samples using fabric phase sorptive extraction followed by high performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array detection6
Utility of gas chromatography infrared spectroscopy (GC-IR) for the differentiation of positional isomers of fentanyl related substances6
Decision theory and linear sequential unmasking in forensic fire debris analysis: A proposed workflow6
A survey of amphetamine type stimulant nitrogen sources by isotope ratio mass spectrometry6
GC–MS as a valuable tool for analysing cannabinoid-containing gummies and identifying the synthetic process used for their production6
Study of 25R-NBOHs (R = Br, Cl, Et, I): Thermal stability investigation and presumptive identification by SCXRD and PXRD data5
Outside Front Cover5
Non-targeted detection of cathinones by high-resolution mass spectrometry based on their fragmentation pattern prediction. Application to pyrrolidine analogues in a hair case of PV85
Assessment of performance rates on the elemental comparison of small and irregular glass fragments using µ-XRF and LIBS5
Assessment of opioid surrogates for spectroscopic testing (Part III)5
Cannabis – A state of the art about the millenary plant: Part I5
Improved colorimetric detection of 2,4,6‑trinitrotoluene through γ-cyclodextrin complexation5
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A preliminary study on the persistence of condom lubricants in the vaginal matrix5
Direct and selective alkylation of indazole-3-carboxylic acid for the preparation of synthetic cannabinoids and metabolites5
Differentiation and verification of monoclonal antibody therapeutics by integrating accurate mass analyses at intact, subunit and subdomain levels for forensic investigation5
Correlation of compositional change with visualization enhancement results and morphology evolution of blood based on thermal performance analysis5
The importance of wavelength selection in on-scene identification of drugs of abuse with portable near-infrared spectroscopy5
The influence of water of crystallization in NIR-based MDMA·HCl detection5
The scientific controversy on the conversion of CBD into THC in the human stomach: Molecular modelling and experimental results compared5
Validated method for the analysis of 22 illicit drugs and their metabolites via liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in illicit drug samples collected in Chicago, IL5
Analysis of the Cross-Contamination of explosive canine training aids during manufacturing and storage5
Incorporating organic gunshot residue into the forensic workflow: A study of preservation and stability of the pGSR and OGSR5
The use of portable separation devices for forensic analysis: A review of recent literature5
Study on electron ionization-mass spectrometry characteristic fragments and cleavage patterns of fentanyl-type new psychoactive substances4
Transfer, persistence, contamination and background levels of inorganic gunshot residues4
Evaluation of fingerprint aging using near infrared hyperspectral imaging with partial least squares-discriminant analysis4
Synthesis and analytical differentiation of a novel synthetic cathinone 1-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-yl)-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)butan-1-one (5-PPDI) and its regioisomers4
Development and evaluation of a nontargeted electrochemical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (EC-SERS) screening method applied to forensic seized drug casework samples4
Using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and DD-SIMCA for ecstasy profiling4
An analytical platform for near real-time drug landscape monitoring using paraphernalia residues4
Assessment of MDMA tablet and capsule dosages from seizures in Queensland, Australia4
A comparative analysis of different hair matrixes and matrix reference materials for quantitative hair analysis in drug tests4
Targeted fentanyl screening utilizing electrochemical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (EC-SERS) applied to authentic seized drug casework samples4
Discrimination of Cannabis sativa L. from other similar plant species using solvent extraction, ATR-FTIR and PLS-DA4
Cannabinomics studies – A review from colorimetric tests to modern analytical techniques: Part II4
Evaluation of non-detonable canine training aids for explosives by headspace analysis and canine testing4
The FIRMS Network: An update from the outgoing Chair4
Potential of high-resolution mass spectrometry for identification and structural elucidation of scopolamine metabolomic biomarkers in a confirmed case of Brugmansia intoxication. Specially application4
Differentiation between hemp-type and marijuana-type cannabis using the Fast Blue BB colorimetric test4
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DART-HRMS as a triage approach for the rapid analysis of cannabinoid-infused edible matrices, personal-care products and Cannabis sativa hemp plant material4
A multi-modal spectroscopic approach to forensic discrimination of liquid cosmetic complexion products4
Development and application of ion chromatography for analyzing explosive residues in criminal Investigations: A study of ions in ATM and residues from emulsion and pipe bomb explosions4
Evaluation of capillary microextraction of volatiles (CMV) coupled to a person-portable gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GC–MS) for the analysis of gasoline residues4
Analysis of heavy metals content in commercially available kratom products in Richmond, Virginia4
Forensic characterization of spontaneous acetone peroxide formation from consumer-aged 2-propanol4
A naked-eye colorimetric assay for highly sensitive detection of CL-20 explosive4
Storage and decomposition of pure and clandestine recipes of peroxide explosives4
Analysis of non-hazardous canine training aids for triacetone triperoxide (TATP)4
Differentiation of hemp from marijuana using a qualitative decision-point assay4
Analytical Methods for Herbal Products Containing Synthetic Cannabinoids: A Review3
Investigating the capability of UA-DLLME and DART-HRMS in the analysis of benzodiazepines in whole human blood3
On the problem of data interpretation in the analysis of iron-containing GSR particles3
Implementing ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometrics for the forensic examination of sexual lubricants and their traces3
Forensic characterization and differentiation of automotive lubricating greases using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy3
Fast high-resolution mass spectrometry in the triage investigation of poisonings by pesticides in unusual samples - a case study3
Combining FTIR-ATR and OPLS-DA methods for magic mushrooms discrimination3
Improving inter-laboratory comparability of tooth enamel carbonate stable isotope analysis (δ13C, δ18O)3
Exploiting a gold leaf-based voltammetric sensor for the estimation of firing distance3
Screening unknown novel psychoactive substances using GC–MS based machine learning3
Water we waiting for? Evaluating a greener, safer, more cost-effective strategy for applying 1,2-indanedione to fingermarks on paper3
High-throughput LC-PDA method for determination of Δ9-THC and related cannabinoids in Cannabis sativa3
The synthesis of MDA from helional and characterisation by isotope ratio mass spectrometry3
Recognition of fake paintings of the 20th-century Russian avant-garde using the physicochemical analysis of zinc white3
Differentiated factor expression by chemical class in the concentration of ignitable liquid residue by dynamic vapor microextraction3
Naked-eye sensor for rapid methamphetamine screening with analyte recovery3
Enhancing Counterfeit Banknote Analysis: Case Studies Using TOF-SIMS3
Prevalence of opioid glucuronides in human hair3
Estimating blood volume on dried blood spots3
Machine learning model for detecting fentanyl analogs from mass spectra3
Separation and identification of the synthetic cathinone isomers dipentylone and N-ethylpentylone using chromatographic and mass spectral characteristics3
Automatic detection and classification of ignitable liquids from GC–MS data of casework samples in forensic fire-debris analysis3
Effect of environmental conditions on the performance of fentanyl field detection tests3
Identifying VOCs from human remains detectable in water using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography3
Beyond fentanyl test strips: investigating other urine drug test strips for drug checking applications3
Assessment of opioid surrogates for ion mobility spectrometry testing (Part II)3
Potential forensic markers from synthetic pathways to 1-phenyl-2-propanone from uncontrolled and controlled substances3
Evidence for the involvement of iodoephedrine and iodopseudoephedrine in the Nagai and related reactions3
Two AIE-actives difluoroboron compounds containing 3,4,5-trifluorophenyl group for latent fingerprints detection3
Raman spectroscopy for the identification of body fluid traces: Semen and vaginal fluid mixture3
Response to commentary on “Transfer and persistence studies of inorganic and organic gunshot residues using synthetic skin membranes Forensic Chemistry 34 (2023) 10498”3
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