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This research aims to characterize the chemical and structural changes in burned human skeletal remains using X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy.

April 22, 2026TalantaOpen Access

A XAS Approach to Forensic Profiling: Characterisation of Human Burned Skeletal Remains

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This research aims to characterize the chemical and structural changes in burned human skeletal remains using X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy.
Analyzed human skeletal samples burned at varying temperatures (200 to 1000 °C) under different conditions.
Utilized synchrotron-based X-ray Absorption Fine Structure techniques to probe chemical compositions.
Focused on the calcium coordination environment and crystallinity changes in the bone matrix.
Different burning temperatures resulted in distinct chemical composition changes and structural variations.
Higher crystallinity was noted at 800-1000 °C compared to 200-700 °C samples.
Insights into calcium coordination shed light on the structural features of bones altered by heat.

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This innovative study reveals chemical changes in burned skeletal remains, highlighting forensic implications.

Marques et al. (2026) studied this question.

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