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The Series 100 Baseline
The 100 Essential Molecules for Extraterrestrial Civilization. We’re designing the Olefinverbund – an integrated chemical production network – adapted for Moon and Mars. The Series 100 defines the molecular foundation every colony needs to become self-sufficient.
Core Molecules
Ethylene for polymers. Methanol for fuel. Ammonia for fertilizers. Sulfuric acid for processing. Polyethylene for construction. 100 synthesized molecules that transform feedstocks into civilization.
In-Situ Resource Utilization
Zero supply chain dependency. Our production designs convert local resources – Martian CO₂, lunar ice, regolith minerals – into essential chemicals at the point of use. No Earth resupply required.
The Olefinverbund Concept
An integrated chemical network where every output feeds another process. Originating from BASF’s industrial philosophy, the Olefinverbund maximizes resource efficiency, minimizes waste, and shares energy across interconnected production streams. Chemistry as a system, not isolated reactions.
Featured Molecules
The Building Blocks of Extraterrestrial Industry
Ethylene – The Foundation Olefin
The fundamental building block. Synthesized via Fischer-Tropsch from CO₂ and H₂, ethylene becomes polyethylene for construction, ethylene oxide for solvents, and countless intermediates.
Ammonia – The Nitrogen Carrier
Life support in molecular form. Modified Haber-Bosch process using Martian atmospheric N₂ and electrolyzed H₂. Essential for fertilizers, nitric acid, and hydrogen storage.
Methanol – The C1 Gateway
The versatile C1 molecule. Direct CO₂ hydrogenation -ideal for Mars with its 95% CO₂ atmosphere. Fuel, solvent, and gateway to olefins via MTO process.
Join the Extraterrestrial Chemistry Initiative
100chemicals is an open initiative to design production processes for the essential molecules of off-world civilization. Whether you’re a chemical engineer, process designer, or space systems architect – contribute to building the chemical foundation of humanity’s future.
100 Synthesized Molecules
Feedstocks → Products
2 Target Worlds (Moon & Mars)
