A Review of the Development of Properties and Structures Based on Konjac Glucomannan as Functional Materials

摘要

In recent years, konjac glucomannan(KGM) has gained considerable attention due to its non-toxic, harmless, excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, good water imbibition as well as gel properties. KGM and its derivatives have been widely used in food science, chemical, pharmaceutical, and material areas. In this review, we will focus on the most recent advances in the structures and properties of KGM. We will first describe the influence of different modification methods on the structures and properties of KGM. Then we will review the results obtained with KGM as functional materials in different studies in the fields of hydrogels, aerogels, nanoparticles, membrane materials, microspheres and microcapsule to provide theoretical basis for the further study.