Chemical industry

Methanol is widely used in the chemical industry both as a solvent and as a reactant. Formaldehyde and acetic acid are but a few of the chemicals that are made from this raw material.

Transportation

Methanol is used as fuel in certain types of engines. Blended with gasoline it produces an efficent fuel, that has lower emissions then regular gasoline. Even biofuel finds use in it.

Antifreeze

Methanol lowers the freezing point of water based liquids, making it great for windshield washer fluid. Radiators in most automotive engines use an antifreeze and water mixture to help with extreme temperatures.

Plastics

High perfomance plastics, as used in quality electronics are usually made with the help of methanol. 

Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

Methanols energy density is fifteen times higher than lihtium-ion batteries. Methanol fuel cells don’t need a separate hydrogen separation system, since it can pull hydrogen straight from the methanol

Waste managment

Methanol is used as an organic compound for the denitrification of wastewater. It helps to accelerate the activity  of anaerobic bacteria, who turn the harmful nitrate into nitrous gases.