Crosslinkable Polyethylene

This book takes a close look at cross-linked polyethylene, commonly called XLPE. It explains how the material is made and how its molecular structure shapes its physical and chemical properties. Early development of the material is traced, along with the main cross-linking techniques used to bond its polymer chains.

Later chapters move from the laboratory to real-world use. Recycling is treated as a process in its own right, and the material's industrial applications are discussed alongside its commercial role. A substantial part of the book is devoted to life cycle analysis, which assesses the material's impacts across its full lifespan. The volume closes by considering where research and development on XLPE may head next.

The book is intended for academic and industry researchers, as well as graduate students in polymer science and engineering, materials science, and chemical engineering.