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Advances in Nanotechnology for Forensic Applications: A Review of Current Trends and Future Perspectives

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Forensic science, Indrashil University, Mehsana, Gujarat, India
  • 2Department of Forensic science, Indrashil University, Mehsana, Gujarat, India

Res. J. Forensic Sci., Volume 14, Issue (1), Pages 20-23, January,29 (2026)

Abstract

The Nanotechnology is the branch of chemistry that deals with nanoscale particles interacting with molecules. In forensic science, nanotechnology aids in analyzing microscopic trace evidence collected from crime scenes. Modern nanotechnology involves manipulating individual atoms and molecules with remarkable precision for various practical applications. Applications of nanotechnology span electronics, pharmaceuticals, engineering, materials science, and forensic analysis such as latent print visualization, explosives detection, DNA detection, narcotic drugs analysis, gunshot residues, have been detected by the unique characteristic’s structures of nanotechnology. This review indicates detailed acquaintance of nanotechnology's roles in forensic perspective and possible future approach.

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