The thermoforming method is used to prepare KGM/PVA composite sponge using a blended solution of konjac glucomannan (KGM) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), cross-linked with formaldehyde for acetalization. The FT-IR spectra of the samples show the occurrence of the acetalization reaction, and the SEM results confirm the morphology of the interconnected pores inside the composite sponge. The results of properties show that the density of composite sponge increases with the increase of KGM content, while the porosity of composite sponge shows a downward trend. When the KGM content is 2% (mass fraction), the composite sponge has the best elongation at break of 255% and the tensile strength of 31 kPa, and meanwhile, it has the good water absorption and water retention properties.
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