LATENT FINGERPRINTS TECHNIQUES AND THE USE OF STARCH TO IDENTIFY THE PRINTS: A MINI-REVIEW; [Teknik Cap Jari Tidak Kelihatan dan Penggunaan Kanji Sebagai Bahan Asas untuk Mengenal Pasti Cap Jari: Ulasan Ringkas]

• Published in: Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences
• Main Author: Ahmad Shukri A.I.; Ahmad N.; Ab’lah N.
• Format: Short survey
• Language: English
• Published: Malaysian Society of Analytical Sciences 2023
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85185145239&partnerID=40&md5=78fdf3f39d7e1dd6a83f8aa36a73ede7

Early techniques to develop latent fingerprints have shown many drawbacks such as being costly, time-consuming, less stable, highly toxic, low selectivity, low sensitivity, and low contrast. Numerous studies have been introduced to improve the identification of latent fingerprint techniques. The application of starch as a based material or binding agent offers advantages since this biomaterial is nontoxic, easily available, abundant, and cost-saving. Studies show that starch-based materials have good potential in the detection of latent fingerprints. However, studies related to the use of starch-based material in the development of latent fingerprints are still limited. Therefore, this mini-review highlights the techniques used in the detection of latent fingerprints and the potential alternative in detecting latent fingerprints using starch particularly as coating and coated materials. © 2023, Malaysian Society of Analytical Sciences. All rights reserved.