Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Forensic toxicology plays a pivotal role in elucidating the presence of drugs of abuse in both biological and solid samples, thereby aiding criminal investigations and public health initiatives. This review article explores the significance of sensor technologies in this field, focusing on diverse applications and their impact on the determination of drug abuse markers. This manuscript intends to review the transformative role of portable sensor technologies in detecting drugs of abuse in various samples. They offer precise, efficient, and real-time detection capabilities in both biological samples and solid substances. These sensors have become indispensable tools, with particular applications in various scenarios, including traffic stops, crime scenes, and workplace drug testing. The integration of portable sensor technologies in forensic toxicology is a remarkable advancement in the field. It has not only improved the speed and accuracy of drug abuse detection but has also extended the reach of forensic toxicology, making it more accessible and versatile. These advancements continue to shape forensic toxicology, ensuring swift, precise, and reliable results in criminal investigations and public health endeavours.
Source: Micromachines
DOI: 10.3390/mi14122249
Language: English
Subfield: Toxicology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,224
Awards: Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, G1348429418, G1948874405, G2082818883, G2127175253, Hair as a monitoring tool for new drugs: synthetic cannabinoids and opioids, Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, G323769159, The potential use of oral fluid to monitor antidepressants in clinical and forensic scenarios, Unidade de Ciências Biomoleculares Aplicadas, Unidade de Ciências Biomoleculares Aplicadas, G4369233655, G5485649731, G5506743709, G5514549942, G5797591269, Instituto para a Saúde e a Bioeconomia, G8038595969, G83830779, G949874453
OpenAlex ID: W4389894024