1.Recycling Potential of Natural Waste Products in the Development of Fingerprint Powders for Forensic Application
Nur Fatin Nabihah Said ; Siti Nabilah Anuar ; Yusmazura Zakaria ; Revathi Rajan ; Nurasmat Mohd Shukri ; Nik Fakhuruddin Nik Hassan
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2021;17(No.4):196-204
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Introduction: The most common method to emerge latent fingermarks on non-porous surfaces is powdering by 
applying commercial fingerprint powders. However, the chemical composition of the powder is often toxic and 
poses health hazards to humans. This study was endeavoured to explore the effectiveness and potential use of natural resources for the enhancement of latent fingermarks. Methods: Eggshells and clamshells were prepared in fine 
powder form, and latent fingermarks were developed using each powder. Five non-porous substrates were selected 
for fingermarks deposition; glass, aluminium can, plastic book cover, painted wood, and compact disc. Results: Both 
natural powders have successfully developed high-quality finger marks with high clarity of ridge characteristics in 
comparison to commercial fingerprint powder (positive control) and untreated fingermark (negative control) on most 
of the tested surfaces tested. The sebaceous fingermarks have shown the best quality fingermarks when developed 
with both powders. In the ageing study, it was found that most non-porous substrates bearing latent fingermarks 
exposed to the destructive conditions can be successfully visualised in the early period of exposure. Conclusion: 
Eggshell and clamshell powders are as effective as commercial white powder but preferrable to be applied because 
of the low cost, abundant and non-hazardous. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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