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How a Japanese Factory Turns Rice Husks into Car Parts
Episode 48 of The Manufacturing Podcast takes you inside a Japanese factory that is turning agricultural waste — specifically rice husks — into lightweight, biodegradable car parts. Lucas and Luna explore the chemistry behind silica extraction from rice husk ash, the partnership between Toyota Tsusho and a materials startup, and the surprising economics: these parts cost about 15 percent less than conventional plastic components while cutting carbon emissions by 20 percent. They also discuss why automakers are racing to source agricultural byproducts for interior trim, under-the-hood…
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