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Abstract

Papilloscopy, the science of human identification through fingerprints, has seen notable advancements in developing less toxic latent fingerprint developers (LFDs), especially from natural feedstock. Tannins, the second most abundant natural polyphenol, present a potential eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative, with no record of their use as LFDs in the existing literature. This study characterized four types of tannins from black wattle, using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, revealing key functional groups like C=O, C=C, and O–H. Ultraviolet–visible absorption spectra showed similar behaviors for all tannins, indicating phenolic and benzenoid structures. Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy identified high concentrations of chlorine, sodium, potassium, and sulfur, naturally found in biomass and soil. Finally, elements in significant concentrations, such as sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, and copper, were found through the incineration of the spent bark. On the basis of these findings, the tannin with the highest potential for LFD was selected. Combining this tannin with spent bark ash resulted in a composite whose performance was evaluated using different methods, including depletion studies, tests with various donors, and assessments on different surfaces. The results demonstrated that this combination significantly enhanced the material’s efficiency by integrating organic and inorganic properties, which improved visual contrast and powder adhesion.

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Title
Tannins from Acacia mearnsii De Wild as a Sustainable Alternative for the Development of Latent Fingerprints
Author
Bueno, Danielle Tapia 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Leitzke Amanda Fonseca 2 ; Martins, Rayane Braga 3 ; Hakbart, Bonemann Daisa 1 ; Bertizzolo Emanuel Gomes 4   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Quartieri, Sejanes Gabrielly 3 ; da Silva Juliana Porciúncula 3 ; Gonçalves Lucas Minghini 5   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Carreno Neftali Lenin Villarreal 5   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Pereira Claudio Martin Pereira de 6 

 Center of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, Innovation and Solutions in Chemistry Laboratory, Federal University of Pelotas, Eliseu Maciel St., s/n, Pelotas 96900-010, RS, Brazil; [email protected] (D.T.B.); [email protected] (A.F.L.); [email protected] (D.H.B.);, Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas 96010-000, RS, Brazil; [email protected] (L.M.G.); [email protected] (N.L.V.C.) 
 Center of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, Innovation and Solutions in Chemistry Laboratory, Federal University of Pelotas, Eliseu Maciel St., s/n, Pelotas 96900-010, RS, Brazil; [email protected] (D.T.B.); [email protected] (A.F.L.); [email protected] (D.H.B.);, Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas 96000-010, RS, Brazil 
 Center of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, Innovation and Solutions in Chemistry Laboratory, Federal University of Pelotas, Eliseu Maciel St., s/n, Pelotas 96900-010, RS, Brazil; [email protected] (D.T.B.); [email protected] (A.F.L.); [email protected] (D.H.B.); 
 Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Western Australia, Perth 6009, Australia; [email protected] 
 Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas 96010-000, RS, Brazil; [email protected] (L.M.G.); [email protected] (N.L.V.C.) 
 Center of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, Innovation and Solutions in Chemistry Laboratory, Federal University of Pelotas, Eliseu Maciel St., s/n, Pelotas 96900-010, RS, Brazil; [email protected] (D.T.B.); [email protected] (A.F.L.); [email protected] (D.H.B.);, Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas 96010-000, RS, Brazil; [email protected] (L.M.G.); [email protected] (N.L.V.C.), Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas 96000-010, RS, Brazil 
First page
27
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Publisher
MDPI AG
ISSN
2673401X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3223931419
Copyright
© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.