Elevating Latent Fingerprints Preservation: Exploring Brucine Solution as an Effective Fixative Agent

Author(s)	Ms. Tharangini Sundar, Ms. Arsha Ajith
Country	India
Abstract	The use of brucine solution as a fixing agent for chemically developed latent fingerprints is a promising technique in forensic science. This abstract explores the effectiveness of brucine solution in enhancing the visibility and durability of latent fingerprints developed through chemical methods. Brucine, a natural product derived from the seeds of the Strychnos nux-vomica tree, has shown potential as a fixing agent due to its ability to react with amino acids present in sweat residues left in fingerprints. The research conducted to evaluate the efficacy of brucine solution involved testing various concentrations and application methods on different surfaces commonly encountered in forensic investigations. Results indicated that brucine solution significantly improved the contrast and clarity of latent fingerprints, making them more suitable for identification and comparison purposes
Keywords	Brucine Solution, Latent Fingerprints, Fixing agent, Chemical development, Forensic science
Field	Biology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-27
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.45694
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9mn2w

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