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project to develop biodegradable materials

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Aley Savory (at left), a senior in chemical engineering, and Selma Gmati, a graduate student in materials science and engineering, are working on a project to develop biodegradable materials to replace single-use plastics used in medical settings. Abby Whittington, a researcher and associate professor jointly appointed in both departments, is overseeing the work.

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Photo by Tonia Moxley for Virginia Tech.

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