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Examination of Nanoparticle-Based Ink: A Focus on Forgery

Authors
Devesh Tiwari1, Aditya Verma2, *
1Department of Forensic Science, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, UK, India
2Department of Forensic Science, MATS University, Raipur, CG, India
*Corresponding author. Email: aadityaverma9691@gmail.com
Corresponding Author
Aditya Verma
Available Online 5 May 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-610-4_62How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Nanotechnology; inks; forgery; security features; document printing; currency protection
Abstract

The advancement of nanotechnology has significantly influenced the development of nanoparticle-based inks, offering remarkable improvements in ink durability, stability, and security features. These innovations have found crucial applications in anti-forgery measures, including secure document printing, currency protection, and the authentication of high-value goods. This paper examines the role of nanoparticle-based inks in combatting forgery, exploring their chemical compositions, functional mechanisms, and integration into various substrates. A review of contemporary literature highlights how nanoparticles enhance properties such as luminescence, conductivity, and invisibility under normal lighting, making forgeries increasingly difficult. Furthermore, this study evaluates the methods employed for synthesizing nanoparticle inks and analyzes methodologies utilized in detecting forgery attempts. Discussion of current challenges, including cost, environmental impact, and standardization issues, is presented, along with recommendations for future research. This review contributes to the broader understanding of forensic document examination and proposes pathways for optimizing nanoparticle ink technologies to maintain an edge against evolving forgery techniques.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the First International Conference on Advances in Forensics and Cyber Technologies (ICFACT 2025)
Series
Advances in Computer Science Research
Publication Date
5 May 2026
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978-94-6239-610-4
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2352-538X
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-610-4_62How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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