Many previous studies have shown that canines rely on the odor of volatile organic compounds that are emitted by explosive formulations. It is then especially important that canines be trained on authentic odors that are neither degraded nor contaminated.
Research by Himanshi Upadhyaya and John V. Goodpaster of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University Indianapolis has focused on using an odor-permeable membrane device (OPMD) to determine any changes in the odor of dynamite and have utilized gas chromatography–mass spectrometry in negative chemicalionization mode in all analysis. Upadhyaya and Goodpaster responded to questions from LCGC International regarding their research.
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Source: LCGC International
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