Integrating Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Multidetector Computed Tomography for Analysis of Heat-Induced Changes in Bone.

ABSTRACT: Charred and burned human and animal skeletal remains are frequently found in archaeological records and can also be subjects of forensic investigations. Heat exposure causes specific changes to the physical and chemical characteristics of these remains, offering valuable insights into their taphonomic history. This research combines the commonly used ATR-FTIR (Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared) spectroscopy with the rarely utilised density measurements obtained from Multidetector CT (Computed Tomography) to investigate changes in defleshed bovine cortical bone exposed to different temperatures for varying durations. The inclusion of density measurements is significant because Multidetector CT analysis is non-destructive and can be valuable when remains cannot be remov

SUBMITTER: Leskovar T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11857665 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature