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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF SMART SERS SUBSTRATES FOR FORENSIC SCIENCE APPLICATIONS

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posted on 2023-08-30, 20:19 authored by Maria Vitoria SimasMaria Vitoria Simas

This thesis highlights the use and significance of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for forensic applications. Two unique SERS substrates are developed for successful (1) forensic toxicological drug detection in human patient plasma and (2) trace explosive detection.  

History

Degree Type

  • Master of Science

Department

  • Chemistry

Campus location

  • Indianapolis

Advisor/Supervisor/Committee Chair

Rajesh Sardar

Additional Committee Member 2

John Goodpaster

Additional Committee Member 3

Nicholas Manicke

Additional Committee Member 4

Christoph Naumann