Intro
Contents
About the Editors
1 Role of Nanotechnology in Latent Fingerprint Development
Introduction
Nanotechnology in Forensic Science
Conventional Techniques Versus Nanomaterials for Fingerprint Development
Commonly Used Nanoparticles in Latent Fingerprint Development
Silver Nanoparticles
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs)
Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs)
Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles (Al2O3-NPs)
Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs)
Silica Nanoparticles (SiO2-NPs)
Carbon Nanoparticles
Rare Earth Metal Nanoparticle
Quantum Dots

Future Aspects
Conclusion
References
2 Functionalization of Nanomaterials for Fingerprinting
Introduction
Chemistry of Surface Functionalization Concentrating Covalent as Well as Non-Covalent Bonds
Nanoparticles and Fingerprinting
Nanomaterials Intended for Fingerprint Detection
Core-Shell Nanoparticle Featuring Aptamer Functionalization
Upconversion nanoparticles for fingerprint development
Nanoparticles of Iron Oxide
Nanopowders Made of Carbon Dots
MgAl2O4 Nanoparticles Engrafted with Cu2+
Nanophosphors of Calcium Molybdate

Core-Shell Functional Nanomaterials Composed of SiO2@LaOF: Eu3+
Nanoparticles of Aluminum Oxide
Nd3+Sensitized Upconversion Nanostructure-Based Dual-Channel Emitting Optical Probe
Imaging of Finger Impressions via N-doped Carbon Dots
Nanoparticles of Silver
Nanoparticles of Zinc Oxide (ZnO-NPs)
Nanoparticles of Gold (AuNPs)
Nanoparticles Based on Oligomer/Silica Hybrid
Summary and Future Prospects
References
3 Latent Fingerprint Development from Magnetic Nanoparticles
Introduction
Magnetic Nanoparticles Synthesis
Diacetylene (DA) Powder
Fe3O4 GSH-Pt NCs

Lipophilic Fe3O4@SiO2@MeMFNPs
P-MNP@Ag Magnetic Nanoparticle
Fe3O4 Ag Nanoeggs
Conclusion
References
4 Silver and Gold Nanoparticles for the Development of Fingerprints
Introduction
Gold Nanoparticles
Silver Nanoparticles
Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles
Physical Methods for the Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles
Chemical Methods
Green Approach
Biological Approach
Characterization of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles
Application of Gold Nanoparticles in Latent Fingerprint Development

Application of Silver Nanoparticles in Latent Fingerprint Development
Conclusion
References
5 Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles or Development of Fingerprint
Introduction
Nanotechnology Used in Forensic Science
Principle of Fingermark Detection
Determination of Latent Finger-Marks
Analytical Methods for Latent Fingermark Detection
Fluorescent Dye-Doped Nanopowders
Stability and Reusability Analysis Al2O3.
Conclusion
References
6 Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Development of Fingerprints
Introduction
Iron Oxide Types, Properties, and Synthesis Methods