Hannah Cross ( Poster and Three Minute Thesis )
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Poster and Three Minute Thesis
Species identification of compromised bone : An analytical study
Upon the recovery of burnt remains in a forensic or archaeological context , bone is often fragmented and commingled , making species identification extremely challenging and subjective . This research project will examine the modifications to bone from the macro through to the nanoscale , across a wide range of species . This multi scale investigation has not previously been considered for heated bone . Factors such as temperature exposure , heating & cooling duration , and the presence / absence of soft tissue , will be explored . Each variable will be investigated to measure its effect on the physical and chemical properties of bone , and to determine whether these modifications can be parameterised for species identification .
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