Nanomaterials as game changers in forensic toxicology and trace analysis

Abstract

Nanomaterials have revolutionized forensic toxicology and trace analysis by significantly enhancing the precision and sensitivity of detection methods. Their special qualities, like their high surface area-to-volume ratio and remarkable reactivity, make it possible to identify minute concentrations of medications, biological materials, and poisons that conventional techniques could miss. This article demonstrates how nanoparticles can be used to identify narcotics, poisons, and other minute forensic evidence, enhancing the precision and efficiency of forensic investigations. Particular uses include nanoscale instruments and sensors based on nanoparticles, which let forensic experts find even the tiniest bits of evidence. As nanotechnology develops, further advances in forensic science could result from its integration, which could lead to more efficient solutions for challenging toxicology and trace analysis cases.