Abstract

Konjac glucomannan nanospheres (KNSs) were synthesized via an inverse emulsion crosslinking method using epoxy chloropropane as a crosslinking agent under alkaline conditions. The KNSs are narrow-dispersed with an average diameter of 40–50nm. They are easily separated even at the nanoscale—this is favorable for improving the flow nature of various materials during processing applications. The KNSs have much higher moisture adsorption and desorption ability than konjac glucomannan. This high total surface activation suggests applications as easily recycled adsorbents. Thus, this paper describes an effective and convenient way to prepare narrow-dispersed natural polymer microspheres with good processability, adsorption, and desorption properties.

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