Provided are functionalized silicon compounds and methods for their synthesis and use. The functionalized silicon compounds include at least one activated silicon group and at least one derivatizable functional group. Exemplary derivatizable functional groups include hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl and thiol,...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7129307?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7129307 - Functionalized silicon compounds and methods for their synthesis and use
