Imaging Latent Fingerprints by Electrochemiluminescence

By exposing an electrode surface with a latent fingerprint to electrochemiluminescence (ECL)-generating luminophore, ECL is produced from the surface not covered by the fingerprint, generating a negative image (see picture, left). The fingerprint can also be pre-stained by luminophores, which generates ECL and yields a positive image (right). ITO=indium tin oxide. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.