Organic explosive training aids play a vital role in training canines to detect explosive safely and effectively. However, there is limited scientific knowledge regarding the chemical composition and odour profiles of these aids, as well as the relationship between these characteristics. T
o address this gap, this study conducted chemical profiling to identify the chemical compounds and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of these training aids. Additionally, the study aims to evaluate how factors such as explosive type, physical form and storage duration influence these critical training materials.
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Source: Wiley Analytical Science Journals
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