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M. Haeussler, B.Z. Tang: Functional Hyperbranched Macromolecules Constructed from Acetylenic Triple-Bond Building Blocks.- A.R. Esker, C. Kim and H. Yu: Polymer Monolayer Dynamics.- P. Lucas, J.-J. Robin: Silicone Based Polymer Blends: An Overview of the Materials and Processes.- X.D. Liu, M. Yamada, M. Matsunaga and N. Nishi: Functional Materials Derived from DNA.- D.-A. Wang: Engineering Blood-Contact Biomaterials by 'H-Bond Grafting' Surface Modification.