Vitamin E-Infused Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Technologies Find Application in Improving the Survivorship and Stability of Implants
Cross-linked polyethylene, also known as PEX, XLPE or XPE, is a
special type of polyethylene made from cross-linking polymer that can be bonded
or pressed together at low temperatures, using heat to make it more malleable.
It's most common use is in building materials, plumbing, gas and oil piping,
insulation for heavy-gauge electrical cables and water heating systems.
The polymers that make up PEX are called "Polypropylene"”Polyisoprene".
The cross-linking of the polymer molecules helps them form a strong bond when
they're put together at high temperatures. PEX has many different uses, but the
most popular among builders is in piping for plumbing systems, including
plumbing fixtures like faucets, drains and showers. It can also be used in
making water heater valves and lines, faucet pipes and joints, and drainage
pipes for stormwater drains.
Cross-linked
polyethylene also has many other uses as well, including making pipe
insulation, seals and adhesives for air conditioners, refrigerators and water
heaters, and roofing materials. It's used to make the pipes that connect
heating and air conditioning units to the rest of the house, as well as the
ductwork between them. PEX pipes can also be used as a liner in place of
Plexiglass to make an insulating layer on windows and doors, to block out cold
air and warm sun-drenched air. The liner can also be used to cover vent pipes
and to prevent moisture from building up on the interior of the house. This
way, it acts as a "double layer" insulation, keeping the temperature
and moisture level of the home in check.
In the healthcare sector, vitamin E-infused highly crosslinked
polyethylene technologies find application in improving the survivorship and
stability of implants. This has led several manufacturers to use PEX. In July
2020, Paragon 28 Inc., a company dedicated to creating tailored solutions and
tools to improve the treatment of foot and ankle conditions, received the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration clearance for its APEX 3D total ankle replacement
technology. The system includes porous 3Dprinted implants and vitamin E-infused
highly crosslinked polyethylene technologies to increase implant survivorship
and stability.
Because PEX pipes are strong enough to withstand high heat loads,
and can even be treated to resist fire and smoke, they're often used in
commercial buildings such as hotels and restaurants, where high temperatures
can lead to problems with fire damage and/or health risks. Cross-linking
polymer also makes for a strong bond between hot and cold pipes, so that pipes
that need a higher temperature connection are more insulated, allowing water
and electric pipes to stay cool under a variety of different conditions.
Cross-linked poly vinyl can be found in a wide range of different
colors and thicknesses, so that it's easy to match pipes to their surroundings,
whether they're in a home or a commercial environment. Because this type of
pipe can be formed into any shape imaginable, it's great for piping through
corners or in corners of the house, so that pipe outlets are never blocked
again.
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