This study aimed to develop a proof of concept of green oil filter cartridge from kenaf for automotive application. The methodology involved paper making process which include soda pulping, fibre beating and pulp pressing. The physical, mechanical, chemical and thermal properties of the paper sheets produced at various beating degrees were tested according to standard guidelines. The results highlight that the kenaf paper sheet prepared at 4000 beating revolution exhibits the best tensile and burst indices comparable to selected commercial filter media. Thermal analysis showed that the paper sheet prepared at this parameter decomposed at a lower temperature (535°C) compared to the selected commercial filter media (700°C). The kenaf paper prepared at 4000 beating revolution was selected to form proof of concept (POC) of oil filter cartridge. Certain technical aspects of the POC were validated by industrial experts. An international sustainable manufacturing guideline was ad.....

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