This volume covers various aspects of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE). The contents include manufacture, morphology, structure, properties, applications, early stage development, cross-linking techniques, recycling process, physical and chemical properties as well as the scope and future aspects of XLPE. It focuses on the life cycle analysis of XLPE and their industrial applications and commercial importance. This book will be of use to academic and industry researchers, as well as graduate students working in the fields of polymer science and engineering, materials science, and chemical engineering.

Chapter 1: Cross linked Polyethylene- State of Art and New Challenges.- Chapter 2: Historical and Theoretical aspects of Cross linked Polyethylene (XLPE).- Chapter 3: Manufacturing process and their significance.- Chapter 4: General awareness to XLPE manufactures.- Chapter 5: Physio- Chemical properties of XLPE.- Chapter 6: Morphology, Structure, property applications of XLPE.- Chapter 7: XLPE: Crosslinking techniques and recycling process.- Chapter 8: Ageing and Degradation Studies in XLPE.- Chapter 9: Flame retardant aspects of XLPE.- Chpater 10: Structural design and performance of XLPE cable for insulation.- Chapter 11: Failure mechanisms in XLPE cables.- Chapter 12: Innovative characterization techniques in Cross linked Polyethylene (XLPE).- Chapter 13: Industrial and commercial importance of XLPE.- Chapter 14: Scope and future aspects of XLPE.