The procedure for the preparation of propargylated kraft pulp fibers (KFT-Pr), was based on Faugeras et al.,22 (link) with some modifications to reaction conditions. The reaction time and the volume of propargyl bromide were increased. 76 mL (0.640 mol) of propargyl bromide was added to 1 L of an alkaline suspension of fibers (20 g, 124 mmol). The reaction medium was placed under mechanical stirring at room temperature. After 96 h, the mixture was diluted with 2 L of deionized water, let to rest for 4 h, filtered and washed with 2 × 1 L of hot water and 1 L of hot ethanol.