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Decomposition Odor

Decomposition Odor is a biochemical signature characterized by the complex mixture of volatile organic compounds emitted during the postmortem breakdown of organic matter, distinguishing it as a specific indicator of cadaveric decomposition in forensic taphonomy.

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1.3K

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71

Authors

29

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2017–2026

9

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Publications

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Odor Analysis of Decomposing Buried Human Remains*

Arpad A. Vass, R.R. Smith, Cyril V. Thompson et al. · Journal of Forensic Sciences · 2008 · 227 citations

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Decompositional Odor Analysis Database

A.A. Vass, CV Thompson, Dietrich E. Wolf et al. · Journal of Forensic Sciences · 2004 · 210 citations

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Odours and volatile organic compounds emitted from municipal solid waste at different stage of decomposition and relationship with biological stability

Barbara Scaglia, Valentina Orzi, Adriana Artola et al. · Bioresource Technology · 2011 · 194 citations · Full text

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Responses of<i>Lucilia sericata</i>Meigen (Diptera: Calliphoridae) to Cadaveric Volatile Organic Compounds*

Christine Frederickx, Jessica Dekeirsschieter, François Verheggen et al. · Journal of Forensic Sciences · 2011 · 76 citations

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The Odor of Death: An Overview of Current Knowledge on Characterization and Applications

François Verheggen, Katelynn A. Perrault, Rudy Caparros Megido et al. · BioScience · 2017 · 74 citations · Full text

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Authors

71

  1. KA
    Katelynn A. Perrault

    University of Liège, Belgium

    6 publications · 295 citations

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  2. PS
    Pierre‐Hugues Stefanuto

    University of Liège, Belgium

    4 publications · 220 citations

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  3. JF
    Jean‐François Focant

    University of Liège, Belgium

    4 publications · 220 citations

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  4. SL
    Shari L. Forbes

    University of Technology Sydney, Australia

    4 publications · 218 citations

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  5. FV
    François Verheggen

    Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Belgium

    3 publications · 164 citations

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Institutions

29

  1. University of Liège

    Liège, Belgium

    4 h-index

    14 publications

    533 citations

  2. University of Technology Sydney

    Sydney, Australia

    3 h-index

    9 publications

    387 citations

  3. Ontario Tech University

    Oshawa, Canada

    2 h-index

    3 publications

    183 citations

  4. Chaminade University of Honolulu

    Honolulu, United States

    2 h-index

    5 publications

    203 citations

  5. Soongsil University

    Seoul, South Korea

    2 h-index

    3 publications

    63 citations

  6. Federal Bureau of Investigation

    Washington, United States

    2 h-index

    3 publications

    664 citations

  7. Oak Ridge National Laboratory

    Oak Ridge, United States

    2 h-index

    8 publications

    1.7K citations

  8. Ewha Womans University

    Seoul, South Korea

    2 h-index

    4 publications

    84 citations

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Venues

  1. Journal of Forensic Sciences

    JOFS · 4 publications · 555 citations

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  2. Waste Management

    2 publications · 94 citations

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  3. Insects

    2 publications · 44 citations

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  5. BioScience

    1 publications · 74 citations

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