In-field sensors for the detection of illicit drugs

用于检测非法药物的现场传感器

• 批准号: LP0454992
• 负责人: Prof Adam McCluskey
• 金额: $ 13.75万
• 依托单位: The University of Newcastle
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Linkage Projects
• 财政年份: 2004
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2004-07-01 至 2008-09-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/LP0454992
• 关键词: field; sensors; detection; illicit; drugs

Presumptive field test kits for illicit drugs analysis are typically based on chemical spot tests that produce a coloured product. While relatively easy to apply, such test kits (containing wet chemicals) produce inconclusive colour changes lacking sensitivity, and selectivity requiring a subjective assessment by the examiner. Despite these limitations, these test kits are in widespread use and are routinely used. This study aims to develop specific in-field sensors for the detection and identification of illicit drugs. This would significantly enhance the ability of Forensic Services staff to confirm the identity of seized material. Increased specificity would provide valuable early advice to investigators regarding the nature of a seizure and would reduce the likelihood of false positive results. Increased sensitivity would permit the analysis of trace amounts of material from individuals or locations related to an illicit drug consignment.

用于非法药物分析的推定现场测试套件通常基于产生有色产品的化学斑点测试。虽然相对容易应用，但此类测试套件（含有湿化学物质）会产生不确定的颜色变化，缺乏灵敏度和选择性，需要检查者进行主观评估。 尽管存在这些限制，这些检测试剂盒仍被广泛使用并且被常规使用。本研究旨在开发用于检测和识别非法药物的特定现场传感器。这将显着增强法医服务人员确认被扣押材料身份的能力。 增加特异性将为调查人员提供有关癫痫发作性质的宝贵早期建议，并减少假阳性结果的可能性。 灵敏度的提高将允许对来自与非法药物托运相关的个人或地点的痕量材料进行分析。