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Application of Raman spectroscopy in the detection of cocaine in food matrices

Thomas M. BedwardCentre for Forensic Science, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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Linda XiaoCentre for Forensic Science, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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Shanlin FuCentre for Forensic Science, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 209-219 | Received 30 Jan 2017, Accepted 13 Jul 2017, Published online: 07 Aug 2017

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