The goal of this research was to enhance and improve upon an organic chemistry experiment done by second year students. Extraction of essential oils is a technique used in Organic Chemistry labs in order to teach the process of steam distillation in the purification of organic samples. Through the use of steam distillation essential oils […]
C27: Cosmetics in the Forensic Field
This project examined the application of a forensic analysis of cosmetics for the undergraduate teaching laboratory using infrared spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. Samples analyzed included known cosmetic ingredients, open cosmetic containers, a suspect’s t-shirt with a makeup smudge, and a cotton swab sample taken from the victim’s face. These samples were characterized by FTIR and […]
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