The Odor of Death: An Overview of Current Knowledge on Characterization and Applications

decomposition chemistry; volatile organic compounds; forensic science; comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography; GCxGC–TOFMS; necrophagous insects

Abstract :

[en] After death, the human body undergoes various processes that result in the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The interest in these VOCs has increased substantially in recent years because they are key attractants for necrophagous insects and vertebrate scavengers. Identifying cadaveric VOCs has required the effective development of analytical tools for collecting, separating, identifying, and quantifying the suite of VOCs released throughout decomposition. Analytical developments for studying cadaveric VOCs in vertebrates, ecological interactions of cadaveric VOCs with the abiotic and biotic environment, and the necessity for convergence of these two areas for the progression of future knowledge are discussed herein.

Disciplines :

Zoology
Environmental sciences & ecology
Biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology
Entomology & pest control

Author, co-author :

Verheggen, François ; Université de Liège > Agronomie, Bio-ingénierie et Chimie (AgroBioChem) > Gestion durable des bio-agresseurs

Perrault, Katelynn ; Université de Liège > Département de chimie (sciences) > Chimie analytique, organique et biologique

Caparros Megido, Rudy ; Université de Liège > Agronomie, Bio-ingénierie et Chimie (AgroBioChem) > Gestion durable des bio-agresseurs

Dubois, Lena ; Université de Liège > Département de chimie (sciences) > Chimie analytique, organique et biologique

Francis, Frédéric ; Université de Liège > Agronomie, Bio-ingénierie et Chimie (AgroBioChem) > Gestion durable des bio-agresseurs

Haubruge, Eric ; Université de Liège > Premier Vice-Recteur

Forbes, Shari

Focant, Jean-François ; Université de Liège > Département de chimie (sciences) > Chimie analytique, organique et biologique

Stefanuto, Pierre-Hugues ; Université de Liège > Département de chimie (sciences) > Chimie analytique, organique et biologique

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English

Title :

The Odor of Death: An Overview of Current Knowledge on Characterization and Applications

Publication date :

2017

Journal title :

Bioscience

ISSN :

0006-3568

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American Institute of Biological Sciences

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