Forensic Chemistry of Paper and Printing Materials – Training Services

Forensic Chemistry of Paper and Printing Materials – Training Services provides specialized training on the chemical and physical analysis of paper, inks, and printing materials for forensic investigations. The course covers the composition of different types of paper, coatings, fillers, and additives, as well as the chemistry of printing inks and toners. Participants will learn analytical techniques such as microscopy, spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman), chromatography, and elemental analysis to characterize and compare documents. Emphasis is placed on detecting forgeries, alterations, counterfeiting, and establishing the origin of documents. Case studies demonstrate practical applications in fraud detection, legal proceedings, and document authentication.