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Award · Oct 2026

Tolefin receives an NSF STTR Phase I award

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Could plastic waste be recycled into soap? Virginia Tech chemist finds a way

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Nat. Sustain. 2024

US researchers develop catalyst-free process for turning plastic waste into soaps and detergents

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Curious Conversations: Greg Liu talks about turning old plastic into soap

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Scientists turn plastic wastes into soap

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Virginia Tech Researchers Upcycle Plastics into Soap

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Upcycling plastic waste into soap

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Scientists turn old plastic into soap

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Plastic waste turned into soap

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Scientists have found an easy way to turn plastic trash into soap

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