A Future Material Born
from Nature
Every year in Japan alone, approximately two million tons of rice husks are generated—many of which have traditionally been discarded.
We extract silica (silicon dioxide) from this agricultural by-product and utilize it as a new material with environmental responsibility in mind.
Every year in Japan alone, approximately two million tons of rice husks are generated—many of which have traditionally been discarded.
We extract silica (silicon dioxide) from this agricultural by-product and utilize it as a new material with environmental responsibility in mind.
What Is Silica?
Silica is a component widely found in the Earth and in plants.
As a naturally occurring substance, it has been studied across many fields. It is also an essential material in industrial and environmental applications.
Silica is a component widely found in the Earth and in plants.
As a naturally occurring substance, it has been studied across many fields. It is also an essential material in industrial and environmental applications.
A Plant-Based Material with Careful Design
- Rice husk–derived silica is studied for its unique material characteristics.
- It is developed with reference to various standards and research, with attention to safety considerations.
- The manufacturing process is designed to reduce environmental impact.
- As a material made from agricultural by-products, environmental responsibility is a key focus.
A Wide Range of Potential Applications
- 1：Beauty & Personal Care
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Material properties such as sebum absorption and light diffusion are being explored for cosmetic applications.
- 2：Health, Nutrition & Food
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Potential use as a material in food and nutrition-related fields is under study.
- 3：Medical & Life Sciences
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As a naturally derived material, it is being examined in research and life science fields.
- 4：Industrial Materials
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Applications are being explored in tires, plastics, and coatings, utilizing material characteristics. It is also studied in the context of next-generation products such as green tires.
- 5：Environment & Energy
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Material research related to water and soil, as well as environmentally conscious applications, is being examined.
- 6：Architecture & Infrastructure
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Use in building materials is being explored, focusing on material properties.
Designed to Meet These Needs
- Developing safe and reliable products using natural materials
- Proposing products with reduced environmental impact and CO₂ awareness
- Adding new functions to healthy housing and building materials
- Finding materials for agriculture and soil-related applications
- Differentiating processed foods or supplements with unique ingredients
- And more
A Material Shaping the Future of People and the Planet
Rice husk silica is an environmentally conscious material created from agricultural by-products.
Its potential use is being explored across a wide range of industries, including cosmetics, health foods, industrial manufacturing, and agriculture.
Rice husk silica is an environmentally conscious material created from agricultural by-products. Its potential use is being explored across a wide range of industries, including cosmetics, health foods, industrial manufacturing, and agriculture.