Lanthanide Oxide Nanoparticles for Fumeless Latent Fingerprint Detection and Image Processing

Abstract

This project used lanthanide oxide nanoparticles to specifically bind to fingerprint residue and provide for fluorescence detection under broadband ultraviolet illumination to develop latent prints without traditional fuming techniques. The objective is to create the ability to eliminate the fuming process for latent fingerprint detection, allowing for “real-time” in-field processing capability. The capability is taking the current five step fingerprint detection process down to three simple steps: apply nanoparticles (spray), image, and process. By eliminating the need for a special fuming chamber, the fingerprint detection process can be made more efficient and effective.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
e180f02d20ee7bcbc2d0dd22bc3117af

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Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology

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