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Biosensors in forensic analysis. A review.

P Yáñez-Sedeño¹, L Agüí¹, R Villalonga¹

¹University Complutense, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Ciudad Universitaria, Madrid 28040, Spain.

Analytica Chimica Acta

|April 22, 2014

Summary

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Biosensors offer sensitive, selective, and affordable tools for forensic analysis, revolutionizing toxicological and weapons detection. This review highlights recent advances in biosensor applications for legal and social implications.

Keywords:

Biological weapons Biosensors Forensic Illicit drugs Poisons Toxins

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Area of Science:

Analytical Chemistry
Forensic Science

Background:

Forensic analysis is crucial for legal and social contexts.
Biosensors offer advantages like sensitivity, selectivity, and affordability for forensic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in biosensor utilization for forensic analysis.
To critically evaluate biosensor applications in toxicological analysis and weapons detection.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on biosensors in forensic science.
Analysis of different transduction methodologies for biological events.
Classification of applications based on target analytes and weapon types.

Main Results:

Biosensors are effective tools for forensic analysis due to their inherent advantages.
Detailed examination of biosensor applications in forensic toxicology.
Critical commentary on biosensors for chemical and biological weapons detection.

Conclusions:

Biosensors represent a significant advancement in forensic analytical chemistry.
The reviewed methods provide valuable analytical characteristics for selected biosensor applications.