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Projects/Programs

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Explosives Decomposition Chemistry

Completed
High-energy materials are commonly used as military explosives and as advanced propellants. The detailed chemical reactions responsible for detonation

Fingerprint Chemistry

Ongoing
The goal of this focus area is to leverage the wealth of chemical information present in fingerprint deposits for novel forensic applications. This includes

Fire Debris and Explosives

Ongoing
The goal of this focus area is to enhance the measurement science capabilities and address measurement science challenges present in the analysis of fire debris

Forensic Chemistry

Ongoing
The NIST Forensic Chemistry Measurement Program aims to both develop and facilitate the implementation of scientifically valid, robust measurement tools for the

Illicit Narcotics Detection

Ongoing
NIST is measuring the trace chemical signatures and quantities of trace residues and background levels that contaminate surfaces associated with the concealment

Ion Mobility Spectrometry

Ongoing
Ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) is widely used for national security and law enforcement, placed at key transportation checkpoints such as airports and border

Opioid Detection and Identification

Ongoing
NIST, the nation’s reference lab for chemical measurements, helps crime labs and medical first responders rapidly detect and identify opioids, particularly new

Toxicology

Ongoing
Toxicology represents the newest focus area for our group. The goal of this work is to compliment traditional toxicological research with development of

Trace Contraband Detection

Ongoing
Reliable detection and identification of trace residues (< 1 μg) of contraband materials like explosives, narcotics, and adulterants is important to