Development of nanomaterial for identification of adultered surface.
Nanomaterials, adulterated surfaces, polymer film, metal surface development, forensic sciences.
The development of nanomaterials has offered promising opportunities in the field of identifying adulterated surfaces. The present work aims to develop a polymeric film containing copper for application in the technique of revealing adulterated metallic surfaces, emerging as an important innovation in the field of forensic sciences. The films were prepared using the casting technique using low molecular weight polymer powder, acetic acid, glycerol and copper II chloride. The technique was efficient in the development process on the tested plates considering the particularities related to chemical composition and sanding. The method presents itself as an environmentally friendly, economically viable, safe alternative for the professionals involved and saves on reagents, in addition to not requiring large investments or specialized equipment for making the films as well as for application.