This start-up uses the power of fungi to replace oil-based chemicals

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Surfactants are a group of chemicals with a wide range of applications, from detergents and soaps to lubricants and firefighting foam. They're used by the oil and gas industry to clean up oil spills, but 96% of surfactants are derived from petroleum.

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