A rapid and non-destructive identification method for tortoiseshell products using attenuated total reflectance infrared spectroscopy
Tortoiseshell, traditionally made from Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) shell, has long been a popular material for the production of coveted ornamental items. Hawksbill Turtles are critically endangered and like all sea turtles the trade in their products (e.g., tortoiseshell) is illegal....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-06-01
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| Series: | Forensic Science International: Animals and Environments |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666937423000173 |