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· 2mo ago

Polystyrene Foam can be Gasoline With Some Help https://hackaday.com/2026/08/04/polystyrene-foam-can-be-gasoline-with-some-help/ #Chemistryhacks #Gasoline #Polystyrene #Styrene

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Polystyrene Foam Can Be Gasoline With Some Help

Styrofoam – or closed-cell extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam if you want to be precise – is one of those materials that is both super versatile for packaging and insulation, but also a me…

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· 2mo ago

Turning Fruits Into Ethylene and Ethane Refrigerant https://hackaday.com/2026/08/02/turning-fruits-into-ethylene-and-ethane-refrigerant/ #Chemistryhacks #Ethanol #Fermentation #Refrigerant

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Turning Fruits Into Ethylene And Ethane Refrigerant

One of the best parts about DIY chemistry and physics projects is that you get to decide how early in the supply chain you want to begin, such as with [Hyperspace Pirate]’s adventures in etha…

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· 3mo ago

How to Rebuild an 1800s Victorian Leclanché cell https://hackaday.com/2026/07/06/how-to-rebuild-an-1800s-victorian-leclanche-cell/ #Chemistryhacks #Batterychemistry #Electrochemistry

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How To Rebuild An 1800s Victorian Leclanché Cell

The 19th century was an absolutely electrifying era, including in a literal sense. Although the phenomenon of electricity had been known by that time for centuries, actually making it do useful wor…

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