Reactive polymers

This volume of Macromolecular Symposia contains papers presented at the 1st International Symposium on "Reactive Polymers in Inhomogeneous Systems, in Melts and at Interfaces" held in Dresden Germany in July 2000. It includes 42 contributions from renowned scientists dealing with topics of current interest in the field of synthesis, characterization and application of reactive and functional polymers. The papers add significantly to the current understanding of the role of reactive polymers in phenomena such as adhesion, colloidal stability, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility - comprehension which is vital for improving the polymer technologies available today and for the development of new applications.