The molecular structure of natural rheological modifiers determines their network conformation, which mediates intermolecular interactions with emulsifiers and governs the arrangement of both components at the oil-water interface, thereby influencing emulsification performance. This thickening behavior, dictated by molecular conformation, also regulates the migration rate of emulsifiers to the interface. Furthermore, this study utilized rheological simulations to replicate the thermodynamic and kinetic conditions inherent in the emulsification process. Under a consistent set of simulation parameters, the influence of variations in modifier network conformation on the resulting droplet size distribution was systematically investigated.
- Qianjie Zhang
- Junli Xie
- Wanping Zhang
