In the ensuing investigation after an explosion, determining the explosive used is of prime
importance to establish investigative leads. Post-blast samples have many interferences and …

Abstract Application of Direct-Analysis-in-Real-Time (DART) ionization with mass
spectrometry (DART-MS) to identify explosives from post-blast residues is presented …

Abstract Application of Direct-Analysis-in-Real-Time (DART) ionization with mass
spectrometry (DART-MS) to identify homemade explosive (HME) residue recovered from …

The use of a direct analysis in real time (DART) mass spectrometer (MS) instrument was
optimized for 22 compounds of organic explosive residues to provide a guide for DART‐MS …

High volume screening of parcels with the aim to trace the illegal distribution and selling of
fireworks using postal services is challenging. Inspection services have limited manpower …

This study reports the use of direct analysis in real time-mass spectrometry (DART-MS) for
the detection of organic gunshot residues (OGSR) in a variety of matrices of interest for …

Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are charged devices often used by terrorists and
criminals to create public panic. When the general public is targeted by an act of terrorism …

Direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART-MS) has proven to be a useful forensic
tool for the trace analysis of energetic materials. While other techniques for detecting trace …

Smokeless powders are a form of trace evidence that may be present at the scene of a
shooting or explosive event, ie the explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED) …

The need for rapid chemical analyses and new analytical tools in forensic laboratories
continues to grow due to case backlogs, difficult-to-analyze cases, and identification of …