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Articles you may be interested inNanoscale modifications of chalcogenide glasses using scanning tunneling microscopes J. Appl. Phys. 92, 5468 (2002); 10.1063/1.1513887 Modeling laser texturing of silicate glassAn improved method for the production of ultralarge flat and patterned gold surfaces for use in scanning probe studies using a procedure based on epitaxial gold growth on mica is described. The approach is superior in terms of simplicity and reliability without any loss of substrate quality. The gold surface is glued onto an aluminum stub with two part ceramic or polyester glue. The mica is removed by immersing the sample in liquid nitrogen. The liquid nitrogen causes differential contraction of the mica and gold resulting in clean separation to leave large atomically flat planes or patterned features.

The recent increase in fish production has resulted in the accumulation of fish pond sediment. This sediment accumulates over time and can lead to a reduction in the depth of ponds and in the living space available for fish, it may also lead to a depletion in dissolved oxygen. Therefore, the removal of sediment from fresh water ponds is crucial for pond maintenance, and thus economical fish production. Fish pond sediment is rich in nutrients and organic matter, and therefore it may have potential as a fertilizer in crop production, nursery pot culture, etc. However, it contains compounds that undergo rapid degradation producing unpleasant odours and posing a threat to the environment, therefore it needs to be managed and handled efficiently in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The overall goal of this study was to analyse the current state and management practices of fish pond sediment generated in the existing aquaculture systems, with special reference to organic aquaculture, and the potential for the recovery of nutrients through bioconversion processes to organic fertilizers. K e y w o r d s: fish pond sediment, intensive aquaculture, nutrient recovery, agriculture

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