Abstract: This paper introduces the recent studies of hydrophobic modification of konjac glucomannan (KGM). The latest research progress on blending KGM with macromolecules via hydrophobic modification were also described，and emphasis is made on the latest development of KGM modification methods，including deacetylation，cross linking，graft copolymerization，interpenetration polymer net (IPN)，carboxymethylation. The research directions are also discussed，and thermoplastic KGM would provide a promising way for resolving the ‘white pollution’.

摘要： 介绍了魔芋葡甘聚糖与高分子材料共混疏水改性的方法，评述了化学改性中魔芋葡甘聚糖脱乙酰基化、交联、接枝共聚、互穿聚合物网络、羧甲基化等疏水改性的最新研究进展，探讨了其今后的研究方向，并提出了开发热塑性KGM材料这一前沿性课题。