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Application of energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDX) in forensic practice

Research Project

Project/Area Number 15K19273
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Research Field Legal medicine
Research InstitutionKagawa University

Principal Investigator

Tanaka Naoko  香川大学, 医学部, 講師 (60700052)

Project Period (FY) 2015-04-01 – 2019-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2018)
Budget Amount *help
¥3,900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥900,000)
Fiscal Year 2018: ¥650,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥150,000)
Fiscal Year 2017: ¥780,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥180,000)
Fiscal Year 2016: ¥650,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥150,000)
Fiscal Year 2015: ¥1,820,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥420,000)
Keywordsエネルギー分散型蛍光X線分析(EDX) / 溺死 / 感電 / 射創 / 異物 / 薬物摂取 / エネルギー分散型蛍光X線分析 / アルミニウム / スズ / 胸腔内貯留液 / 胃内容 / ヨウ素 / バリウム / 造影剤 / ヒ素 / 射入口 / 射出口 / 鉛 / 骨 / チタン / 感電モデル / 蝶形骨洞内貯留液 / 塩素 / 臭素
Outline of Final Research Achievements

We have investigated the usefulness of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDX) for forensic practice. We detected both chlorine and bromine in liquid taken from the sphenoid sinus of seawater drowning victims by EDX. Detection of these elements from the liquid in the sphenoid sinus of drowning victims may be useful as a supportive measure for seawater drowning. We analyzed of skin samples by EDX in experimental electrocution. A relatively high peak of the metal, which was used as an electrical conductor, was detected in skin samples of the exposure group by EDX. EDX analysis is useful for the proof of metallization in electrocution, even where it is not identified on morphological examination. We investigated gunshot wounds in autopsy cases using EDX. Relatively high peak of metallic elements , which are found in bullets, were detected in the entrance wound compare to exit wound. EDX analysis may be also useful for differentiating entrance from exit wounds using EDX.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

エネルギー分散型蛍光X線分析(EDX)が法医実務に有用であるか検討したところ,①溺死水域の推定,②感電事例における通電導体の証明,③射創における射入口と射出口の鑑別,④体内の異物の同定,⑤薬物,毒物摂取のスクリーニング検査等に関して有用であると考えられた.EDXは試料の前処理が不要で,簡単,迅速に多元素同時分析が可能であり,装置は比較的小型である.EDXを法医実務に応用することによりさらなる診断精度の向上が期待できる.

Report

(5 results)
  • 2018 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2017 Research-status Report
  • 2016 Research-status Report
  • 2015 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (14 results)

All 2018 2017 2016 2015

All Journal Article (9 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 9 results) Presentation (5 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 2 results)

  • [Journal Article] Forensic odontological application for dental restorations in case of skeletal remains using energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry.2018

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka N, Kinoshita H, Takakura A, Ohbayashi Y, Jamal M, Ameno K.
    • Journal Title

      The Albanian Journal of Medical and Health Science

      Volume: 49

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] バリウム遺残の2例2018

    • Author(s)
      田中直子、安賀文俊、高倉彩華、モストファ ジャーマル、筒井邦彦、加茂和博、組橋 充、飴野 清、木下博之.
    • Journal Title

      法医病理

      Volume: 24 Pages: 57-60

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] エネルギー分散型蛍光X線分析(EDX)の法医病理学への応用2018

    • Author(s)
      田中直子、木下博之.
    • Journal Title

      法医病理

      Volume: 24 Pages: 130-137

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Comparison of histological findings and the results of energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry analysis in experimental electrical injury2018

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka N, Takakura A, Miyatake N, Jamal M, Ito A, Kumihashi M, Tsutsui K, Ameno K, Kinoshita H.
    • Journal Title

      Legal Medicine

      Volume: 31 Pages: 20-23

    • DOI

      10.1016/j.legalmed.2017.12.005

    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] 油性造影剤遺残の1例2017

    • Author(s)
      田中直子、安賀文俊、高倉彩華、モストファ ジャーマル、伊藤明日香、組橋 充、飴野 清、木下敏史、戸上太郎、影山淳一、木下博之
    • Journal Title

      法医病理

      Volume: 23 Pages: 29-32

    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Applicability of energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDX) for arsenic identification in stomach contents2017

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka N, Takakura A, Kumihashi M, Jamal M, Ito A, Kimura S, Tsutsui K, Ameno K, Kinoshita H.
    • Journal Title

      Current Study of Environmental and Medical Sciences

      Volume: 10 Pages: 10-13

    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Distinction between entrance and exit wounds by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry.2016

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka N, Kinoshita H, Takakura A, Jamal M, Ito A, Kumihashi M, Tsutsui K, Kimura S, Ameno K.
    • Journal Title

      Legal Medicine

      Volume: 22 Pages: 5-8

    • DOI

      10.1016/j.legalmed.2016.07.003

    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Application of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescent spectrometry (EDX) for the identification of a foreign body2016

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka N, Kinoshita H, Takakura A, Wakabayashi A, Sudo H, Okano K, Suzuki Y.
    • Journal Title

      Review of Albanian Legal Medicine

      Volume: 12 Pages: 67-71

    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Detection of chlorine and bromine in free liquid from the sphenoid sinus as an indicator of seawater drowning2015

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka N, Kinoshita H, Jamal M, Takakura A, Kumihashi M, Miyatake N, Tsutsui K, Ameno K
    • Journal Title

      Legal Medicine

      Volume: 17 Issue: 5 Pages: 299-303

    • DOI

      10.1016/j.legalmed.2015.08.005

    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Presentation] Application of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry in forensic practice -foreign bodies-.2018

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka N, Takakura A, Jamal M, Kumihashi M, Ito A, Kimura S, Kamo K, Ameno K, Kinoshita H.
    • Organizer
      24th Congress of the International Academy of Legal Medicine.
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Application of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (EDX) in the stomach contents; a good indicator for ingestion of pharmaceutical tablets.2017

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka N, Takakura A, Kumihashi M, Jamal M, Ito A, Kimura S, Tsutsui K, Ameno K, Kinoshita H.
    • Organizer
      10th International Symposium Advances in Legal Medicine (ISALM)
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] 蛍光X線分析による胃内容測定の有用性 -薬物摂取の指標として-2017

    • Author(s)
      田中直子、高倉彩華、モストファ ジャーマル、伊藤明日香、組橋 充、筒井邦彦、木村正司、飴野 清、木下博之
    • Organizer
      第29回中毒学会中四国地方会
    • Place of Presentation
      高知市総合あんしんセンター
    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 蛍光X線分析法を用いた射創における射入口および射出口の鑑別2016

    • Author(s)
      田中直子,木下博之,モストファ ジャーマル,高倉彩華,伊藤明日香, 石本沙樹,組橋 充,木村正司,飴野 清
    • Organizer
      第100次日本法医学会学術全国集会
    • Place of Presentation
      東京 きゅりあん
    • Year and Date
      2016-06-15
    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 蛍光X線分析法を用いた感電時の皮膚への金属付着の検討2015

    • Author(s)
      田中直子、木下博之、ジャーマル モストファ、高倉彩華、組橋 充、内山 勇、木村正司、飴野 清
    • Organizer
      第99次日本法医学会学術全国集会
    • Place of Presentation
      高知 高知市文化プラザ かるぽーと
    • Year and Date
      2015-06-11
    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report

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Published: 2015-04-16   Modified: 2020-03-30  

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