
[Rebroadcast] How making alcohol from trees could give rural Japan a buzz
Deep Dive from The Japan Times
The Origins of Ethanol
Methanol is used to make fuel in various plastics and paints, but it's incredibly pucksic. In just even a small amount can blind you or even kill you in instances. Otska and his team have invented a way to extract ethanol from trees and other wood. The key word here is potable alcohol.
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