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Novel two-step silanization protocol: First, the reaction mixture is acidified with dilute HCl (catalytic) to induce hydrolysis of the alkoxysilane, then dilute NaOH (catalytic) is added to induce condensation with the cellulose surface. Following this protocol, azide, vinyl and thiol functions were introduced.
